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All I really see from Hillary supporters, boiled down, is Bernie cannot win so if I don't djean111 Aug 2015 #1
Mostly I see them defending Hillary's record and her liberal status. bravenak Aug 2015 #3
I like your post, Bravenak. I wish we could have more rational discussions about sabrina 1 Aug 2015 #80
I'm glad you see that I want to help. bravenak Aug 2015 #90
Yes, I do see that in your post. And I appreciate it. It is true that people will sabrina 1 Aug 2015 #98
Yes. Everybody does it differently. bravenak Aug 2015 #110
^THIS^ SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #378
Yep. Logic just does not sway folks as much as emotional appeals. bravenak Aug 2015 #380
Hey, you're still here in this scrum! SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #383
Hanging in there, barely. bravenak Aug 2015 #386
+1. And, I would add ... 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #454
Yes!!!!!!!!!! bravenak Aug 2015 #458
I agree with what you are saying - I love President Obama - but how do we approach issues jwirr Aug 2015 #93
It will be very difficult to approach issues like the TPP. bravenak Aug 2015 #118
Thank you for a very deep and thought provoking OP. If you haven't already I think you appalachiablue Aug 2015 #213
If I wasn't so busy in real life, with my daughters autism and other family issues, I would. bravenak Aug 2015 #308
They support black lives matters fully AlbertCat Aug 2015 #100
You took the wrong lessons from my post. bravenak Aug 2015 #105
call it a stunt AlbertCat Aug 2015 #113
Are you done trashing Black Activists? bravenak Aug 2015 #120
Are you done trashing Black Activists? AlbertCat Aug 2015 #127
I guess you think you are helping Bernie by trashing black activists. bravenak Aug 2015 #145
Disagreeing is not the same as trashing Alfalfa Aug 2015 #250
I wonder WHO you are. bravenak Aug 2015 #251
And? Alfalfa Aug 2015 #253
I like pizza.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #254
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But you sure showed up for the experience. bravenak Aug 2015 #257
And I wonder who YOU are. senz Aug 2015 #329
Look me up on facebook. Friend me.:) bravenak Aug 2015 #331
OK, I did. If that's you, I like your baby. senz Aug 2015 #338
Senz, please artislife Aug 2015 #342
^THIS^ SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #358
Maybe liking me is just not for you. I'll try my BEST to survive this deadly blow.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #353
THANK YOU, IT'S not just me. orpupilofnature57 Aug 2015 #260
I see you miss me. bravenak Aug 2015 #283
I don't recall anyone (certainly not bravenak) saying SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #132
that Sanders somehow does not care as much about black issues than Hillary. AlbertCat Aug 2015 #135
Well, if that is translated to SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #142
Bernie's successful Burlington, VT waterfront Campaign Kickoff event occurred appalachiablue Aug 2015 #345
Not sure what your point is. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #347
I was responding to 142 where you say if people perceive Bernie to be behind the curve, it's appalachiablue Aug 2015 #352
Oh, 142. That's me. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #357
Sanders has never said that he was the candidate of "hardwoking people, white people" eridani Aug 2015 #398
need to refocus on non-economic issues AlbertCat Aug 2015 #435
Racism is the poisoned fruit. bravenak Aug 2015 #440
You will NEVER convince US that if we were just rich AlbertCat Aug 2015 #443
No white person can tell us HOW WE should fight our fight as to please THEM. bravenak Aug 2015 #444
If you look at the response of the candidates to the issue since the protest... stone space Aug 2015 #284
but the event was ruined. AlbertCat Aug 2015 #294
Wow. Just. Wow. scarletwoman Aug 2015 #303
Bernie and O'Malley have listened for years now daybranch Aug 2015 #348
Okay, you just go with that. nt scarletwoman Aug 2015 #350
Exactly, SW Aerows Aug 2015 #360
This was Martin and Bernie's opportunity to listen. AlbertCat Aug 2015 #436
This is called 'white male privilege'. bravenak Aug 2015 #442
This is called 'white male privilege'. AlbertCat Aug 2015 #445
Yes it is. bravenak Aug 2015 #446
Why does anyone "have" to? Alfalfa Aug 2015 #247
It's good advice if you want Bernie to win the nomination. scarletwoman Aug 2015 #274
I only want people to win if they stand by what they believe Alfalfa Aug 2015 #278
Huh. So if Bernie campaigns more directly and effectively to AA voters, he's "selling out" and scarletwoman Aug 2015 #289
It's divisive. He should be campaigning to ALL Americans who share his values Alfalfa Aug 2015 #291
It's "divisive" to bring AA voters on board? scarletwoman Aug 2015 #297
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"Race shouldn't even be an issue." SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #359
No kidding! Aerows Aug 2015 #373
Thanks. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #382
prime example of the "problem" heaven05 Aug 2015 #439
prime example of the "problem" AlbertCat Aug 2015 #441
Please your BS is a typical, tried and untrue meme heaven05 Aug 2015 #447
You have GOT to be kidding me. cui bono Aug 2015 #241
Is this helping win over black voters? bravenak Aug 2015 #244
I'm not speaking to all black voters. I am speaking in direct response to your post. cui bono Aug 2015 #246
Still abrasive and unhelpful. bravenak Aug 2015 #249
Well guess, what? That's how you've been lately. cui bono Aug 2015 #264
You came here demanding changes to my sigline and refusing to read the op. bravenak Aug 2015 #266
I never demanded anything. I simply stated that I thought your sig is divisive and so I wouldn't cui bono Aug 2015 #270
Fine. bravenak Aug 2015 #272
Interesting, one of the most ardent Sanders supporters had very nice and pleasant... George II Aug 2015 #433
I get along pretty well with the HRC people. I am a member of the group rpannier Aug 2015 #418
I know one poster who does that. bravenak Aug 2015 #419
A few points after reading some of the comments you received rpannier Aug 2015 #421
Yes. bravenak Aug 2015 #427
THAT is your takeaway? Bobbie Jo Aug 2015 #4
Did we just read the same OP? Raine1967 Aug 2015 #8
Yes, we read the same OP. djean111 Aug 2015 #12
No one is actually being asked to erase racism. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #37
Yes, please. That's something to work towards.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #40
Thought provoking post stevil Aug 2015 #349
I agree with your points! The issues are different Plucketeer Aug 2015 #66
"I am basically being told how to ACT" SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #154
Try not to conflate 'Hillary supporters' and AA folks. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #9
Lukewarm support? VanillaRhapsody Aug 2015 #33
Hillary Wins The Only Standing Ovation From An Obama Crowd lunamagica Aug 2015 #103
EXACTLY !!! VanillaRhapsody Aug 2015 #104
I Know! Just a bit more from the article: lunamagica Aug 2015 #108
I think your taking the OP the wrong way. The OPs view, rightly or wrongly is that Hillary appears still_one Aug 2015 #13
And that is up to Bernie, not his supporters. djean111 Aug 2015 #14
It is both. Bernie doesn't run his campaign in a vacuum. In the Netroots/BLM town hall, if you still_one Aug 2015 #28
He must be in a bubble then....otherwise VanillaRhapsody Aug 2015 #107
SBS has addressed law enforcement abuses against AAs through calls for better 'community policing', appalachiablue Aug 2015 #143
He has been talking about this passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #361
That's correct RoccoR5955 Aug 2015 #25
Stop spoiling everything with the truth. L0oniX Aug 2015 #34
All of that and how Bernie has been addressing the needs of black Americans through appalachiablue Aug 2015 #87
This is true, appalachiablue. Bernie actually wants to DO something about it. nt senz Aug 2015 #183
^^^^^^^ THIS THIS THIS ^^^^^^^ senz Aug 2015 #176
My concern is right on. You dismissing it is the problem.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #178
I think Bernie's doing a good job of putting the truth out there. Rumors can't stop him. senz Aug 2015 #196
I think you can help him by heeding my advice. bravenak Aug 2015 #304
Bravenak, I have NEVER put down Barack Obama. I defend him online and in person. ALWAYS. senz Aug 2015 #327
Have a wonderful day. bravenak Aug 2015 #328
I know what Bernie's record is. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #182
"We know the Clintons...they made terrible decisions...those facts..." < "responsiveness". eek! jtuck004 Aug 2015 #155
The GOP invented ' Citizens United ' so they could slander Hillary, Ugly? orpupilofnature57 Aug 2015 #341
I am so glad you made this an OP. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #2
I am too. I did it because you liked it so much. bravenak Aug 2015 #5
I responded to you in the other thread, Don;t know if I should post it here or not. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #20
Excellent post, bravenak Bobbie Jo Aug 2015 #6
Thank you. bravenak Aug 2015 #7
I did not know this: Control-Z Aug 2015 #10
I know it's weird. bravenak Aug 2015 #15
She is afterall...as one poster put it the default.. VanillaRhapsody Aug 2015 #36
She is. bravenak Aug 2015 #39
Then how do you reconcile supporting VanillaRhapsody Aug 2015 #117
I just do not like her very much. bravenak Aug 2015 #122
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Vanilla. I'm much better at reading people than you are, Sweet. bravenak Aug 2015 #138
No you are not....how dare you say such a VanillaRhapsody Aug 2015 #141
You read me wrong several time since I joined. bravenak Aug 2015 #146
Noooo I did not read you wrong VanillaRhapsody Aug 2015 #148
I have no idea why you always go on the attack. bravenak Aug 2015 #150
But you claiming to be a better judge than I VanillaRhapsody Aug 2015 #152
I said I'm better at reading people. bravenak Aug 2015 #157
Aloha brave, 1st of all, thank you for your OP..I, of course, really like this part.. you know I do! Cha Aug 2015 #265
Yeah. I always try to get along with her regardless. She is VERY passionate. Very. bravenak Aug 2015 #269
You're good. Cha Aug 2015 #279
Bravenak, please read my post just below Cha's after this one of yours passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #379
I was really glad to read this bolded part of Bravenak's OP too passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #374
Ok. Think about it this way... bravenak Aug 2015 #385
I agree with you that living comes first passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #394
They can be fought at the same time. bravenak Aug 2015 #396
Believe me, I'm 100% behind your cause. passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #399
I think there is a small chance that the conversation can change. bravenak Aug 2015 #401
I don't do social networking,so I have no place to spread it passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #405
Thank you. bravenak Aug 2015 #411
I Hope so too. passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #413
He's running as in a dem primary because he does not want Dem's to lose passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #364
You don't see Hillary's default status changing? senz Aug 2015 #195
Bravenak's candidate is NOT Hillary. scarletwoman Aug 2015 #202
No. bravenak Aug 2015 #224
Very, very firm on Hillary as the "default" primary candidate? senz Aug 2015 #240
Missed this. bravenak Aug 2015 #472
it's also weird so many people missed the point that you want to take AA votes FROM Hillary carolinayellowdog Aug 2015 #214
I wish they would all see it your way. bravenak Aug 2015 #416
I don't see it as an attack. LWolf Aug 2015 #11
Thank you for this post. bravenak Aug 2015 #23
One thing LWolf Aug 2015 #61
I have issues with forgetting. I'm an elephant about that. bravenak Aug 2015 #169
Good point DLnyc Aug 2015 #175
"she listens to what is going on and jumps right in to say the right thing." REALLY? senz Aug 2015 #184
The worst I've seen from supporters attacking black people online has been on Twitter, not here. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #43
I'm sorry to hear that. LWolf Aug 2015 #70
Just type Twitter, or poke at one of those little bluebirds you see here and there, and MADem Aug 2015 #209
You should follow people who are supportive of BLM, I have been following them and sabrina 1 Aug 2015 #91
Thanks for the info about Twitter. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #159
I'm still fairly new to it myself, and I'm sure I don't have it properly configured. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #210
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #172
I'll give it a try, thanks! nt LWolf Aug 2015 #173
I've got absolutely nothing to say here but.....++++++++ nc4bo Aug 2015 #16
Thank you!nt bravenak Aug 2015 #48
I will K and R this now without reading it yet! m-lekktor Aug 2015 #17
Lol! bravenak Aug 2015 #24
I understand and don't dislike you in any way. mmonk Aug 2015 #18
Thank you for taking my opinions into consideration.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #32
good advice. mopinko Aug 2015 #19
I hope they listen to me.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #62
Duely noted JackInGreen Aug 2015 #21
Thank you for this post. I think open, reality based discussion is key to progress. DLnyc Aug 2015 #22
That is a good idea what you are doing. bravenak Aug 2015 #29
THANK YOU! SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #26
You're Welcome!!! bravenak Aug 2015 #30
Great post. JoePhilly Aug 2015 #27
Thanks.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #31
Excellent ! sellitman Aug 2015 #35
I would LOVE IT if he read my post!! bravenak Aug 2015 #38
Bernie will strengthen on issues for black people, as he has for all through his 40 year career. appalachiablue Aug 2015 #187
I think we Bernie supporters could also learn a lot from Obama on issues of race. jalan48 Aug 2015 #41
I agree.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #45
I actually would like for him to step up even more. And I fully expect him to as the end of his term jwirr Aug 2015 #156
Yes, he's in a position to actually do something. He would be listened to by all Democrats. jalan48 Aug 2015 #164
Wow, bravenak! What an awesome, well-written post! scarletwoman Aug 2015 #42
Thank you, I love you too!! bravenak Aug 2015 #44
"I still believe in Hope and Change!" scarletwoman Aug 2015 #65
Without hope we are lost. bravenak Aug 2015 #75
As I said the other thread, great post. blackspade Aug 2015 #46
I am very glad you find it helpful. bravenak Aug 2015 #50
Very well said,bravenak. Duval Aug 2015 #47
I am so glad. Thank you for reading the whole thing.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #49
This is well writ and a thoughtful reflection. procon Aug 2015 #51
I want the same things. We can do better. We MUST. bravenak Aug 2015 #53
A wonderful, thought-provoking post. blue neen Aug 2015 #52
Thank you!nt bravenak Aug 2015 #54
Thanks for this. Really good post. TDale313 Aug 2015 #55
You're welcome!nt bravenak Aug 2015 #57
As someone who will wear Bernie's credentials on Election Day, if he is the nominee, I appreciate msanthrope Aug 2015 #56
Thank you. bravenak Aug 2015 #58
I will not hesitate to vote for him, and I will not hesitate to work on his behalf for voter msanthrope Aug 2015 #60
Me too. I will do what I need to do for the nominee, regardless. I'm cool like that.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #63
for you..... msanthrope Aug 2015 #69
Lol!! That is EXACTLY what I was thinking!nt bravenak Aug 2015 #73
That you and I are on the same wavelength has made my day. msanthrope Aug 2015 #74
You too. Take care. This was great.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #76
I appreciate the spirit of your post. Here is an honest response Armstead Aug 2015 #59
Here, let me try to help you with your concerns. bravenak Aug 2015 #71
And in response I'd say... Armstead Aug 2015 #78
Everyone has to stfu sometimes. bravenak Aug 2015 #84
What the fuck is Sanders (and we) supposed to do? Armstead Aug 2015 #88
Like I said, change the way you frame the issues. bravenak Aug 2015 #97
Sorry but that's bullshit. Your response proved that it's impossible to be "nice enough" for you Armstead Aug 2015 #106
I told you how to win. Your pride is in the way.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #128
If I let my pride get in the way I'd have given up long ago Armstead Aug 2015 #153
Nobody is saying you cannot raise your economic issues. bravenak Aug 2015 #158
Interpet as you wish Armstead Aug 2015 #163
Very nasty post. bravenak Aug 2015 #166
Somwhat in line with "Shut the fuck up." Armstead Aug 2015 #167
Are you done being nasty yet, or do you need to go on for a few more posts to prove my point? bravenak Aug 2015 #170
Oh we could go back and forth -- But I don't have the time. Armstead Aug 2015 #174
You have the patience of a saint, Armstead. PotatoChip Aug 2015 #220
True. nt senz Aug 2015 #262
So if we all do what you demand whatchamacallit Aug 2015 #313
These are suggestions. bravenak Aug 2015 #315
Of course she is guaranteeing 840high Aug 2015 #320
I prefer Sanders. You can think I am disingenuous, but I am not. bravenak Aug 2015 #324
+1000 Stellar Aug 2015 #160
You're on a roll today! procon Aug 2015 #162
Thank you for understanding my stfu argument. bravenak Aug 2015 #165
Thank you. nt SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #185
Why would I give a damn if a candidate gets into office if they are handcuffed into continuing TheKentuckian Aug 2015 #219
Because not everyone is your ideological twin in this party. bravenak Aug 2015 #223
But only the same some that was coming anyway. If Sanders has to be Rubinesque Clintonite TheKentuckian Aug 2015 #330
This is more of an emotional appeal and a request for a change in the way things are discussed. bravenak Aug 2015 #332
I don't see how that works short term to somehow win the nomination without a case for running TheKentuckian Aug 2015 #423
I can only try, I cannot force. bravenak Aug 2015 #424
Damn, now THAT is what I call keeping' it real :-) EOM The Green Manalishi Aug 2015 #95
This ^ speaks for me as well.. 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #79
"Shut the fuck up" That's the reasoned response Armstead Aug 2015 #81
I see 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #89
No, because it was a good, Duppers Aug 2015 #119
I agree with you whole heartedly GitRDun Aug 2015 #64
Yes. I feel included with Obama. bravenak Aug 2015 #83
How you say things and how you make people feel matters. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #186
I don't see it as an attack. Seeing some of the paternalistic sermons from my fellow Sandernists... marble falls Aug 2015 #67
Thank you for this. bravenak Aug 2015 #77
If we don't face truth and start sticking together its going to be too late at some point. We'll ... marble falls Aug 2015 #115
^^ this nt artislife Aug 2015 #197
I don't think black and latino voters need to be pandered to. fbc Aug 2015 #68
Like the people mad at Wall Street? BainsBane Aug 2015 #96
This message was self-deleted by its author Cheese Sandwich Aug 2015 #99
Yep. 840high Aug 2015 #322
Obama is a hard if not impossible act to follow-- which needs to be openly discussed carolinayellowdog Aug 2015 #72
Awesome post!nt bravenak Aug 2015 #101
I think you might want to reread that post Armstead Aug 2015 #109
Why?nt bravenak Aug 2015 #111
Just read it Armstead Aug 2015 #112
Hint -- I agree with that post 100 percent Armstead Aug 2015 #114
I do not have to agree to think an opinion was expressed in a respectful manner awesomely. bravenak Aug 2015 #123
I like you. senz Aug 2015 #282
Thanks....I'm glad somebody does around here Armstead Aug 2015 #296
I like you. 840high Aug 2015 #334
Interesting post, esp. how you note that people distinguish between pride in Pres. Obama's appalachiablue Aug 2015 #207
I agree with what you have said davidpdx Aug 2015 #465
It may be less than half but they have alot of ground to make up. bravenak Aug 2015 #471
I'm assuming from your post that you are referring to President Obama davidpdx Aug 2015 #473
I meant the president. bravenak Aug 2015 #474
I took it as you addressing me davidpdx Aug 2015 #476
Nobody's perfect.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #477
Brilliantly well said. The Green Manalishi Aug 2015 #82
I've got major issues with the idea that anything Obama has done must be supported and adopted TheKentuckian Aug 2015 #85
I was told the way to discuss them is to "Shut the Fuck Up" /nt Armstead Aug 2015 #92
I interpreted the advice as more as "accentuate the positive." SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #301
Yes. Thank you very much. Yes. Exactly. bravenak Aug 2015 #305
I'm all for building on the positive but there is a lot of shut up and embrace the negative in there TheKentuckian Aug 2015 #362
I didn't see the TPP advice. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #372
K & R for thoughtful discussion, Bravenak -- a GDP rarity! villager Aug 2015 #86
I think you just have to be aware of HOW you discuss an issue. bravenak Aug 2015 #136
Thanks - replying so I can find this post again. nt SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #179
THANK you for this. John Poet Aug 2015 #94
I hope so.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #131
Amazingly you're getting people to listen BainsBane Aug 2015 #102
Thank god!nt bravenak Aug 2015 #126
Great OP, Bravenak sadoldgirl Aug 2015 #116
Thank you for reading it and taking it the way it was intended. bravenak Aug 2015 #125
I read your Op sheshe2 Aug 2015 #346
Me too. Exhausted. bravenak Aug 2015 #354
I think the assumption about black voters is demeaning... MrMickeysMom Aug 2015 #121
I was telling you how to win. bravenak Aug 2015 #124
How do you know how to "win"? MrMickeysMom Aug 2015 #129
I'm fucking prescient. bravenak Aug 2015 #130
Cool! MrMickeysMom Aug 2015 #137
It is a universal mystery that I need to keep secret or the world might explode. bravenak Aug 2015 #139
Too long, didn't read. fbc Aug 2015 #134
Does this help Bernie or hurt him? bravenak Aug 2015 #140
He's where he is now because of his internet supporters. fbc Aug 2015 #144
So that's all the support he needs and the rest of us can jump in a lake. bravenak Aug 2015 #147
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Are you happy now? You get what you wanted out of this?nt bravenak Aug 2015 #151
Jury results: MerryBlooms Aug 2015 #307
Thank you vey much. I appreciate you guys having my back. It is helpful.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #309
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Wow. You're a real gem, aren't you. scarletwoman Aug 2015 #161
At least there seems to be less of it in this thread SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #181
Yes, I agree with all you wrote. scarletwoman Aug 2015 #190
Whoa. Such over-the-top insults. Y'all must be very afraid of Bernie. senz Aug 2015 #192
I'd very much like Bernie to win the nomination. That's why I hate seeing his supposed supporters scarletwoman Aug 2015 #198
Thank you, fbc senz Aug 2015 #188
Some PoC want a candidate to kiss their asses then deliver nothing fbc Aug 2015 #201
You just delivered a wagonful of poop. Real funky stuff, btw. nc4bo Aug 2015 #215
Wow. Hatchling Aug 2015 #180
"Go jump in a lake"... Wow.. you are so clever! How do they stand your cleverness?! Cha Aug 2015 #351
Exhibit A, the foot has been shot. bettyellen Aug 2015 #293
Lol! whatchamacallit Aug 2015 #336
Great post Gothmog Aug 2015 #168
Thank you!!!nt bravenak Aug 2015 #171
""Insanity is repeating the same mistakes and expecting different results." unk. n/t jtuck004 Aug 2015 #177
I enjoyed your post very much, and really appreciate the time and thought and effort you have taken LiberalAndProud Aug 2015 #189
Yes that perception of his supporters is there. bravenak Aug 2015 #194
This message was self-deleted by its author Vinca Aug 2015 #191
I think you misread Bravenak. She strikes me as one of the most honest Vattel Aug 2015 #208
What a nasty, dishonest thing to say! scarletwoman Aug 2015 #211
Well, I can tell right away I might as well delete my post. Vinca Aug 2015 #218
You know, it IS possible to express a dissenting view without including a gratuitous insult scarletwoman Aug 2015 #221
I'm afraid I responded in that fashion because of previous encounters. Vinca Aug 2015 #222
Thoughtful post. I disagree with most of what you said, but I like the tone. Vattel Aug 2015 #193
kick. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #199
+1 and thanks for doing it! n/t Admiral Loinpresser Aug 2015 #200
Thank you for your OP. AtomicKitten Aug 2015 #203
Thank you artislife Aug 2015 #204
"Get the Black life." Well said as usual, artislife. senz Aug 2015 #212
"For once, y'all gotta hush." Hmm. No. Prism Aug 2015 #205
Pyou don't think black folks have had to shut up about their issues and just vote for the democrat? bravenak Aug 2015 #226
And you committed an unforced error - you complied Prism Aug 2015 #267
You don't HAVE to shut up. bravenak Aug 2015 #271
LGBTers were berated in this fashion in the past several elections. You are deeply wrong here. Prism Aug 2015 #365
I'm sorry, but comparing yourselves to an oppressed community is off putting. bravenak Aug 2015 #369
Who is "yourselves"? Prism Aug 2015 #381
I now have no idea what is going on. bravenak Aug 2015 #384
Just nevermind. This is too much effort. n/t Prism Aug 2015 #392
I Hope that feeling lasts.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #393
I agree with you completely. (except for the 'good OP' part since I won't read it with that sig) cui bono Aug 2015 #235
curious... Quayblue Aug 2015 #356
I'd like to ask you a question. I know you post in the AA forum that your lean toward Bernie... aikoaiko Aug 2015 #206
Good questions, aikoaiko. senz Aug 2015 #217
Not to annoy, but it appears the Obamas and Hillary are not at odds in these pictures: freshwest Aug 2015 #453
Well, I hope the expessions in those photos are sincere. Am sure you know about "politics and senz Aug 2015 #455
And Bill Clinton and George W Bush seem to be best friends jfern Aug 2015 #478
They know why I cannot stand Her. bravenak Aug 2015 #229
I think an OP explaining why you like Bernie for his policies (not simply not liking HRC for her's) aikoaiko Aug 2015 #243
Not until his supporters start being nice to my people. bravenak Aug 2015 #245
I hereby offer every African American member of DU a hug. aikoaiko Aug 2015 #259
Thank you. bravenak Aug 2015 #281
Your people are all Americans, no matter what their color Alfalfa Aug 2015 #311
My people are the ones in my struggle with me and support my struggle. bravenak Aug 2015 #312
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What does that have to do with the price of tea in China?nt bravenak Aug 2015 #317
I think you already know what's up there. nc4bo Aug 2015 #432
Lol!! Yep. Pizza Time!nt bravenak Aug 2015 #438
I appreciate your thoughts here. But the differences between Sanders supporters rhett o rick Aug 2015 #216
I want him to win over minority voters. bravenak Aug 2015 #228
I don't think it will be a problem. Sen Sanders offers honesty and integrity. His rhett o rick Aug 2015 #285
I'm seeing issues. bravenak Aug 2015 #287
Is she offering anything specific at this time? nm rhett o rick Aug 2015 #288
Not in my opinion, but she is still ahead on messaging, sadly. bravenak Aug 2015 #292
bravenak, I like you, I don't like your sig. It's divisive. When you change it I'll read your OP. cui bono Aug 2015 #225
No deal. Have a nice day. bravenak Aug 2015 #227
Well there you go. cui bono Aug 2015 #232
I got enough lectures on civil rights from white liberals to last a lifetime. No more. bravenak Aug 2015 #233
Great, you can ignore them then cuz they're not directed at you. cui bono Aug 2015 #236
This op IS me helping. bravenak Aug 2015 #238
Right... because of anonymous Bernie supporters on an internet forum cui bono Aug 2015 #242
I can see you seriously dislike me. bravenak Aug 2015 #248
I do not dislike you. I dislike what you are saying on DU lately and your sig line, though as I said cui bono Aug 2015 #258
And I think you misread my intentions. bravenak Aug 2015 #263
Girl..sigh* I want to appreciate your time and efforts. But I really don't understand why you bother Number23 Aug 2015 #230
I know. I HAVE to STOP this shit. bravenak Aug 2015 #231
You did more than anyone possibly could BainsBane Aug 2015 #234
I know. bravenak Aug 2015 #237
If you do end up moving on BainsBane Aug 2015 #239
I will. This is so tiresome.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #252
Wait! Wait! Don't leave! Please don't leave! scarletwoman Aug 2015 #256
I'll still host the AA group with my folks. bravenak Aug 2015 #261
Wheew! Okay, I'm really glad to hear that! scarletwoman Aug 2015 #268
I'm excited for school too!!! bravenak Aug 2015 #275
I'm still here . orpupilofnature57 Aug 2015 #273
But you said those nasty things and hurt my feelings. I was wrong about you and number23 was right. bravenak Aug 2015 #277
Too Right . orpupilofnature57 Aug 2015 #321
I think there are people who just cannot put their personal aside artislife Aug 2015 #276
You won't be rid of me THAT soon, lol! bravenak Aug 2015 #280
Damn you, I was getting all teary eyed artislife Aug 2015 #286
I cry alot too! bravenak Aug 2015 #290
I'm glad that you have ALWAYS spoken your mind. That is wonderful Number23 Aug 2015 #295
So true. bravenak Aug 2015 #300
Living on Mt. Olympus ever get lonely ? orpupilofnature57 Aug 2015 #323
See? She was right about you and I was wrong. I thought you we cool. bravenak Aug 2015 #325
That does sadden me, Really your an intelligent courageous person, but fundamental condescension,, orpupilofnature57 Aug 2015 #333
You are just so mean to my AA brothers and sisters. It hurts me personally. bravenak Aug 2015 #335
I respect and valueD their insight, but Will exercise Free Speech without apology, sorry . Capital D orpupilofnature57 Aug 2015 #340
That is fine with me. Too bad you hafta be that way but you do you, boo.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #355
No lots of other gods and goddesses here with me. And lots of peons looking up from below Number23 Aug 2015 #371
I wouldn't hold my breath. Jamaal510 Aug 2015 #366
I better mark this post. bravenak Aug 2015 #370
You are spot on, Jamaal. Number23 Aug 2015 #375
I am extremely glad you posted the post as it's own op Sheepshank Aug 2015 #298
Right? I think it was pretty efective at helping people get it. bravenak Aug 2015 #302
Well, you certainly have attracted BainsBane Aug 2015 #306
Very true. bravenak Aug 2015 #310
I think the OP is spot on, and the Bernie Sanders campaign needs to SHAPE UP cloudythescribbler Aug 2015 #319
I am marking this so I can come back later and post a full reply, after I get back home. bravenak Aug 2015 #326
This primary is going to be about the harm of Neo-Liberalism, and that's where He wins . orpupilofnature57 Aug 2015 #337
Thank you. Yes, the destruction that began with Ronald Reagan and continued through every YOHABLO Aug 2015 #339
It would of been the cure for unchecked greed . orpupilofnature57 Aug 2015 #344
Thank you for the very thoughtful, and thought-provoking post! scarletwoman Aug 2015 #343
He has been modulating passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #388
You've posted some good things in this thread, but you really stepped in it here: scarletwoman Aug 2015 #457
bravenak, thank you so much for this elucidating post. You helped ME to understand DebJ Aug 2015 #363
My goodness I love this post so much!! bravenak Aug 2015 #368
Partners in the Arc of Justice.......... DebJ Aug 2015 #376
BOOM!!! bravenak Aug 2015 #377
Outstanding post, my friend! Aerows Aug 2015 #367
Thank you Aerows. bravenak Aug 2015 #387
For what it is worth Aerows Aug 2015 #389
That makes me feel good, thank you. bravenak Aug 2015 #390
It was a powerful post! Aerows Aug 2015 #391
To end the night, remembering a gentler time artislife Aug 2015 #395
I never forget that!!! It was the best funniest stuff that ever happened on DU since; bravenak Aug 2015 #397
I forgot this: bravenak Aug 2015 #400
I just wondered why the person huffed off artislife Aug 2015 #402
I do drink...just not there.... artislife Aug 2015 #403
I haven't seen him around. bravenak Aug 2015 #412
I found out artislife Aug 2015 #417
What an interesting guy. bravenak Aug 2015 #420
It is my favorite thread ever!!!nt bravenak Aug 2015 #406
We have to find him! nt artislife Aug 2015 #407
He won't drink with us!!nt bravenak Aug 2015 #409
Doh!! nt artislife Aug 2015 #410
I would never see a post from you awoke_in_2003 Aug 2015 #404
Thank you!nt bravenak Aug 2015 #408
Bernie has a long history of civil rights jfern Aug 2015 #414
Why are you telling me things I already know? bravenak Aug 2015 #415
Guys can we all please stop the fighting Coolest Ranger Aug 2015 #422
+1 bravenak Aug 2015 #428
I wanted to add to what I said upthread. Vattel Aug 2015 #425
Sorry I missed you earlier. bravenak Aug 2015 #426
I have seen plenty of that sort of "talking down" to blacks, Latinos and women. Vattel Aug 2015 #430
this quote DonCoquixote Aug 2015 #429
You can have one without the other. bravenak Aug 2015 #467
Blaming this exploding racism on a Black man makes one look stupid AND racist. DonCoquixote Aug 2015 #475
Allright, I got me a good block of time to read this through. bravenak Aug 2015 #487
you know what this bring suop DonCoquixote Aug 2015 #493
Appreciate this so much! Dem_in_Nebr. Aug 2015 #431
You're welcome!!!nt bravenak Aug 2015 #459
K&R I tend to judge puddings by the taste and texture. raouldukelives Aug 2015 #434
Well... bravenak Aug 2015 #437
reasonable and temperate heaven05 Aug 2015 #448
I know. bravenak Aug 2015 #449
I believe you heaven05 Aug 2015 #450
This world better watch the hell out!! bravenak Aug 2015 #451
sho nuff!!!!!!!!!!! heaven05 Aug 2015 #452
I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate what you are doing, bravenak. hedda_foil Aug 2015 #456
I think you are right. bravenak Aug 2015 #460
I'm so glad. I hope you'll send him the link to this whole amazing thread right away. hedda_foil Aug 2015 #463
Okay. I sent it. bravenak Aug 2015 #464
Fantastic! I'm excited to hear his show tomorrow. hedda_foil Aug 2015 #466
Excellent post...thanks for sharing it. n/t. Ken Burch Aug 2015 #461
You are welcome , Ken.nt bravenak Aug 2015 #462
my apologies, bravenak... cui bono Aug 2015 #468
It's okay. I understand bravenak Aug 2015 #469
Thanks. cui bono Aug 2015 #470
excellent post bravenak steve2470 Aug 2015 #479
I hope it will. bravenak Aug 2015 #482
which candidate is speaking about issues of importance to black people? noiretextatique Aug 2015 #480
They are actually ALL attempting to do so now. bravenak Aug 2015 #481
we have been asking, demanding social justice for...forever noiretextatique Aug 2015 #483
Every time someone says this I start thinking, is this true? bravenak Aug 2015 #484
no argument from me: let's not pretend clinton noiretextatique Aug 2015 #490
She is NOT better. bravenak Aug 2015 #491
i firmly believe that economics is the key to winning noiretextatique Aug 2015 #485
You are not the only one. bravenak Aug 2015 #486
i cannot disagree...do you think democrats will noiretextatique Aug 2015 #488
I Think Democrats are hearing it. bravenak Aug 2015 #489
This is the time to make demands noiretextatique Aug 2015 #492
K & R for one of the best threads I've read here in a long time. lovemydog Aug 2015 #494
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