2016 Postmortem

DemocratSinceBirth

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12. My, friend, when folks are in despair they lash out, often indiscriminately.

Reply to bigtree (Reply #8)

Fri Oct 30, 2015, 10:39 AM

Oct 2015

Is it right ? No. But understandable when seen through those lens.

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After walking side by side with MLK [View all] INdemo Oct 2015 OP

He explained that very clearly when he endorsed her. giftedgirl77 Oct 2015 #1

After walking side by side with MLK, INdemo must have slipped and fallen on his head... luvspeas Oct 2015 #105

I really don't understand why they have to imply giftedgirl77 Oct 2015 #113

Nonsense and more nonsense luvspeas Oct 2015 #114

Lolololololol, DU should require one. giftedgirl77 Oct 2015 #117

GPUAR INdemo Oct 2015 #123

Can you recap it for me in a few words, or link me to what he said, please. randys1 Oct 2015 #127

He explained it quite clearly. Agschmid Oct 2015 #2

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LOL: "I do not mean to disparage" FSogol Oct 2015 #6

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well, you went ahead and 'disparaged' him anyway bigtree Oct 2015 #8

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you 'obviously' know next to nothing about the man bigtree Oct 2015 #14

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you first bigtree Oct 2015 #16

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While I think you are overall very wrong in what you are saying. NCTraveler Oct 2015 #19

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He is at no risk in reelection and I find that aspect of your arguement to be offensive. NCTraveler Oct 2015 #24

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They aren't even close to the same. NCTraveler Oct 2015 #30

And they are gone... Agschmid Oct 2015 #67

Ham and Cheese! FSogol Oct 2015 #74

there is NO doubt in my mind about that. restorefreedom Oct 2015 #49

none of those say anything about John Lewis bigtree Oct 2015 #20

A little word of advise... luvspeas Oct 2015 #60

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you won't last long around here little one... luvspeas Oct 2015 #63

What did the brain surgeon (cough) say? I missed the fun randys1 Oct 2015 #128

My, friend, when folks are in despair they lash out, often indiscriminately. DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #12

Well DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #18

Yeah a guy who was arrested 40 times and had his skull fractured mythology Oct 2015 #32

I can't believe we have to have John Lewis attack posts workinclasszero Oct 2015 #45

You see it too, then? bravenak Oct 2015 #106

Yes and this pathetic embarrassing workinclasszero Oct 2015 #108

No shame in some cases, you know? bravenak Oct 2015 #109

Right workinclasszero Oct 2015 #111

Me too. And I know I will get alerted on if I say more. bravenak Oct 2015 #112

Isn't it sad, I walk a very fine line & still get told I'm giftedgirl77 Oct 2015 #118

Me too. We need to form a club. bravenak Oct 2015 #120

I know right? I'm just very blunt & don't mince or giftedgirl77 Oct 2015 #122

Uh oh! Plus we laugh too much! bravenak Oct 2015 #124

I know, if they think a couple of ppl calling me mean or brash giftedgirl77 Oct 2015 #126

Ha! bravenak Oct 2015 #129

White privilege means if you make us uncomfortable, we get to shout you down. randys1 Oct 2015 #130

Apparently that's why someone pulled that shit in AA forum. giftedgirl77 Oct 2015 #133

That claim is very very offensive Gothmog Oct 2015 #42

Seriously? NCTraveler Oct 2015 #4

Go read the endorsement. JaneyVee Oct 2015 #5

... SidDithers Oct 2015 #9

I don't think the OP gets it. MohRokTah Oct 2015 #37

I like how he ties this to voting. Do people know that millions of African Americans are being randys1 Oct 2015 #131

It is my dispassionate observation that condescension is not an effective interpersonal strategy. DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #10

While I did not walk side-by-side with MLK, MineralMan Oct 2015 #13

A literal reading of the seminal post suggests the author walked with Dr. King./nt DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #23

I think the OP title was poorly worded. MineralMan Oct 2015 #38

Am I correct in stating that a literal interpretation suggests the seminal poster... DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #39

It could certainly be read that way. MineralMan Oct 2015 #47

Oh Boy! leftofcool Oct 2015 #22

Perhaps someone should call his office... Bobbie Jo Oct 2015 #26

FIXED DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #28

oh yeah...please call his office n/t Sheepshank Oct 2015 #86

LOL!! Number23 Oct 2015 #136

You do realize that your statement is offensive, don't you?... luvspeas Oct 2015 #27

10 DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #29

I agree-I found the OP to be offensive Gothmog Oct 2015 #41

It's clearly Stockholm Syndrome. NuclearDem Oct 2015 #31

John Lewis is an American hero, and I would have loved for him to have endorsed Bernie, but he has a WIProgressive88 Oct 2015 #33

After looking at the biography of John Lewis, mythology Oct 2015 #34

Best response ...I am a fan randys1 Oct 2015 #132

Please take a minute and really think about why this might be a horrible OP n/t Godhumor Oct 2015 #35

I guess he isn's as morally superior as Sanders. MohRokTah Oct 2015 #36

It is not difficult at all Gothmog Oct 2015 #40

And the attitude displayed in the above OP ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #69

Actually, John Lewis can support whomever the hell he wants Chitown Kev Oct 2015 #43

He has doubled down. DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #48

Any they wonder why Bernie gets no traction with PoC? workinclasszero Oct 2015 #59

I really wish they would stop to think how patronizing it sounds. DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #65

Ikr...I really wish this thread would die... luvspeas Oct 2015 #82

why would a British department store endorse Hillary? luvspeas Oct 2015 #44

John Lewis needs some good old paternalism. nt LexVegas Oct 2015 #46

Jury results pintobean Oct 2015 #50

That so wrong on so many levels rbrnmw Oct 2015 #125

NOt even one to hide, what a FUCKING disgrace randys1 Oct 2015 #134

You have no CLUE who MLK would endose and for you to disparage a great man like this... bravenak Oct 2015 #51

Doubtful MLK would endorse someone who represents the status quo AgingAmerican Oct 2015 #52

Like a thirty year legislator who voted for Mass incarceration like Sanders? bravenak Oct 2015 #53

He has fought against mass incarceration since the drug war started AgingAmerican Oct 2015 #56

HE VOTED FOR MASS INCARCERATION. PERIOD. bravenak Oct 2015 #57

No he didn't AgingAmerican Oct 2015 #75

YES HE DID. HE VOTED FOR THE CRIME BILL. PERIOD. bravenak Oct 2015 #76

Bernie Sanders has fought against mass incarceration for decades AgingAmerican Oct 2015 #81

BERNIE SANDERS VOTED FOR THE CRIME BILL LEADING TO MASS INCARCERATION. bravenak Oct 2015 #83

You keep forgetting about white privilege, dont you...It explains why white people can lecture BLACK randys1 Oct 2015 #135

He voted for it because of the Violence Against Women Act and AW ban: beam me up scottie Oct 2015 #98

Nor, would he have endorsed Bernie ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #70

I believe he would endorse Bernie AgingAmerican Oct 2015 #79

Uhmm ... Nope! ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #84

Oddly, JFK made Sanders nauseous. Rose Siding Oct 2015 #110

I don't think MLK did drama AgingAmerican Oct 2015 #137

Respectfully, what standing do you have to presume who Dr. King would or wouldn't endorse? DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #87

I appreciate you making that correction. bravenak Oct 2015 #88

We can look at his closest confidantes that are still alive. DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #89

I agree. bravenak Oct 2015 #90

I try not to speak for people who can't speak for themselves because they are gone... DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #91

You missed her speech today... DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #94

She did AWSEOME, Imo. bravenak Oct 2015 #95

She reminds me of Al Gore. He was better and more relaxed among black crowds than white ones... DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #97

It's crazy how at home she seems with black crowds. It really feels like we are family in a way. bravenak Oct 2015 #99

Because her and her husband have spent a lot of time around black folk... DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #101

I will. Thank you. bravenak Oct 2015 #104

Why don't you call him and ask him? Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #54

Whoa ... I'd love to hear Lewis' response! n/t 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #71

Same here! Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #100

I wonder which Lewis will present ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #103

Maybe we could get the op to record the call. Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #107

LOL ... I suspect if there is more than one call and a message is left ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #116

Black voters make up an important bloc of the Democratic Party. jalan48 Oct 2015 #55

Who are these black politicians of which you speak?.... luvspeas Oct 2015 #62

I think ALL politicians do this, color is immaterial. jalan48 Oct 2015 #119

Wow mcar Oct 2015 #115

Really? You took it from bad to worse! luvspeas Oct 2015 #58

again, it's the illusion that Clinton's *the* sole candidate MisterP Oct 2015 #64

Well ... take heart ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #66

Martin blended radicalism with pragmatism to achieve concrete results... DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #68

Did you mean Mitch McConnell ? JI7 Oct 2015 #73

Oops ... Yes. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #77

You are using facts against a sad talking point Gothmog Oct 2015 #80

MLK and John LEwis marched so they could vote for whoever the fuck they want to JI7 Oct 2015 #72

Mutually beneficial relationships HassleCat Oct 2015 #78

Not only did Lewis unequivocally endorse her, but went further Sheepshank Oct 2015 #85

no Robbins Oct 2015 #96

I swear the word "probably" is all you hear regarding Hillary. nolabear Oct 2015 #92

Just to clarify, did you walk side by side with MLK, MineralMan Oct 2015 #93

OMG! I just saw the that! So funny! luvspeas Oct 2015 #102

Words have meaning. H2O Man Oct 2015 #121

lecture john lewis on mlk JI7 Oct 2015 #138