2016 Postmortem

ljm2002

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50. Amherst, MA demographics:

Sat Jan 2, 2016, 02:01 PM

Jan 2016

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amherst,_Massachusetts#Demographics

As of the 2008 U.S. Census, there were 35,564 people, 9,174 households, and 4,550 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,283.4 people per square mile (485.7/km²). There were 9,427 housing units at an average density of 340.1 per square mile (131.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 76.7% White, 5.10% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 9.02% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 2.89% from other races, and 3.35% from two or more races. 6.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Live at the Sanders rally in Amherst MA [View all] brooklynite Jan 2016 OP

"Overwhelmingly White" HerbChestnut Jan 2016 #1

I'm not posting it as criticism, I'm describing the crowd. brooklynite Jan 2016 #4

Right HerbChestnut Jan 2016 #5

DId anyone request a crowd "description?" Peregrine Took Jan 2016 #98

sure. riversedge Jan 2016 #100

brookynite posted a few days ago that he would be attending this rally and providing riversedge Jan 2016 #104

Bullshit. Glad you got your oh so needed attention. morningfog Jan 2016 #154

Maybe Bernie UglyGreed Jan 2016 #112

Bwahahahaha! Exactly like I thought you would be reporting........ djean111 Jan 2016 #2

Are you saying the crowd isn't overwhelmingly white? Cali_Democrat Jan 2016 #7

See? Falls perfectly into the narrative. HerbChestnut Jan 2016 #9

Maybe you should view the Rose Parade Bernie Coverage Live and Learn Jan 2016 #29

I love the photos of the Bernie supporters Art_from_Ark Jan 2016 #147

What's stopping minorities from getting tickets to learn about Sanders... SMC22307 Jan 2016 #92

A lot of them feel disenfranchized (for good reason) but they are quickly coming around to Bernie. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #94

Isn't participating a way to feel less disenfranchised? SMC22307 Jan 2016 #102

For some reason he's just not appealing to minorities Cali_Democrat Jan 2016 #106

So is O'Malley. SMC22307 Jan 2016 #117

Actually O'Malley is struggling to get any kind of support. Cali_Democrat Jan 2016 #119

And that includes AAs. Wonder why his numbers aren't better. SMC22307 Jan 2016 #120

Could that partially be because.. cannabis_flower Jan 2016 #126

Let's not forget Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2016 #3

So? Amherst's population is mostly white The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2016 #6

Amherst, 2008: 5.1% black population. nt ladjf Jan 2016 #95

Amherst Tuition and Fees‎ ‎run around $50,000 a year. Room and Board‎ another $13-14 Autumn Jan 2016 #113

But that's just that one school. There are 4 other colleges in the town The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2016 #115

Yep, and there were a few POC in a couple of pics that I saw. Autumn Jan 2016 #116

...and here we go... brooklynite Jan 2016 #8

Opening remarks by Carlos Rojas Alvarez brooklynite Jan 2016 #10

It is bullshit games like these that will insure TM99 Jan 2016 #11

Okay, I don't see 11% minorities in the criwd brooklynite Jan 2016 #44

Yeah, your posts TM99 Jan 2016 #51

I'll vote for the Democratic nominee and generally support them in the Douglas Carpenter Jan 2016 #93

I am an leftist independent. TM99 Jan 2016 #96

I want to reiterate that it is only some of the most ardent - not all by any means Douglas Carpenter Jan 2016 #99

If the Democratic Party fucks up with Clinton TM99 Jan 2016 #101

that may be true. But it is entirely possible Hillary could win the most primaries Douglas Carpenter Jan 2016 #121

As a prudent matter, I don't believe you. cali Jan 2016 #12

You don't believe what? brooklynite Jan 2016 #13

Nice pic on your feed. Looks like you have a pretty good seat. Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #18

You left out blacks in your quote about NYC. SMC22307 Jan 2016 #97

Not a shocker to anyone that has read the OPs posts over the years. Rex Jan 2016 #114

As far as I recall, I included it; maybe it got lost in her notes. brooklynite Jan 2016 #122

Exactly the reply I expected. (n/t) SMC22307 Jan 2016 #125

I don't believe a word you type, you've been caught in so many lies. morningfog Jan 2016 #155

If it makes you feel any better...I don't care what you think brooklynite Jan 2016 #156

Now Patty Healy, Nurses Union brooklynite Jan 2016 #14

That slogan isn't new Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #15

Showtime! brooklynite Jan 2016 #16

Starting off with economic inequality theme. brooklynite Jan 2016 #17

Campaign strategy; resisting SuperPACs brooklynite Jan 2016 #19

2.5 M individual contributions brooklynite Jan 2016 #20

More than 400,000 have attended events. brooklynite Jan 2016 #21

Here is a live feed, for all who are not there: Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #22

Now talking background... brooklynite Jan 2016 #23

Trump supporter. Bwahahaha! Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #25

Trump supporter breaks in... brooklynite Jan 2016 #24

Economic situation better than 7 years ago but still a major problem. brooklynite Jan 2016 #26

Problem of teenage unemployment brooklynite Jan 2016 #27

Pivot to incarceration rate. brooklynite Jan 2016 #28

End institutional racism in criminal justice system brooklynite Jan 2016 #30

First SO for reducing number of people in jail brooklynite Jan 2016 #31

Take a hard look at War on Drugs brooklynite Jan 2016 #32

That is funny, I see people of color there. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #33

Not in the crowd behind the cameras brooklynite Jan 2016 #38

Changing the goal posts again? Live and Learn Jan 2016 #40

Raise Federal minimim wage to a living wage brooklynite Jan 2016 #34

Pay equity for women brooklynite Jan 2016 #35

Second SO for support of women's reprodutive rights brooklynite Jan 2016 #36

Third SO for raising funding for Planned Parenthood brooklynite Jan 2016 #37

Fourth SO for 3 months paid family medical leave brooklynite Jan 2016 #39

Is this a new Hillary supporter tactic? Taking up space at Bernie rallies? Live and Learn Jan 2016 #41

I appreciate it. At least brooklynite has an open mind. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #43

I hope you are right but I seriously doubt he doesn't have an ulterior motive Live and Learn Jan 2016 #48

We will see which is the case shortly.. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #49

Nefarious? Really? brooklynite Jan 2016 #70

In the broad sense of the word - not the criminal sense. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #72

There, I changed it for you. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #79

...and what woulf my "ulterior motive" be? brooklynite Jan 2016 #84

Beside taking up a seat and faulty reporting? Waiting to find out. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #86

If the goal is to encourage new support, 3/4 of the people here would have to leave brooklynite Jan 2016 #123

Your last few posts, sound quite petty. Sheepshank Jan 2016 #108

It's a thing?? Seriously? Live and Learn Jan 2016 #124

Yes, it's a thing Sheepshank Jan 2016 #127

I'd call that a big waste of time. Pretty sure Bernie supporters don't engage in it. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #128

Nothing dirty about it..and if you don't think Bernie supporters... Sheepshank Jan 2016 #130

Resorting to personal attacks again. Why am I not surprised? Live and Learn Jan 2016 #131

Here's a picture for you... Sheepshank Jan 2016 #132

Well, I guess there are always a few on any side of the isle. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #133

Live and learn. Nt Sheepshank Jan 2016 #134

Always, do you? nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #135

Sometimes I live and inform nt Sheepshank Jan 2016 #136

And sometimes you shank sheep? nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #137

Oh dear do you need another lesson? Sheepshank is a sailors knot. Grow up. nt Sheepshank Jan 2016 #138

It could have several meanings. Kind of like, 'FEEL THE BERN' could. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #139

So explain what you meant? nt Sheepshank Jan 2016 #140

I did. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #141

What does "you shank a sheep" mean? Sheepshank Jan 2016 #143

All I did was ask a question. You chose the name. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #149

How brave of you to back away from that nasty thought. Next time be more careful what you say. nt Sheepshank Jan 2016 #159

I didn't back away from anything. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #160

Then explain...stop playing coy what did you mean by "you shank sheep" Sheepshank Jan 2016 #161

I never said that. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #162

Look at your own post #137 Sheepshank Jan 2016 #163

It doesn't say that. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #164

Need Federal jobs program brooklynite Jan 2016 #42

Pivot to trade policies brooklynite Jan 2016 #45

Greed snd revkless behavior on Wall Streey brooklynite Jan 2016 #46

Fifth SO for reaking up banks brooklynite Jan 2016 #47

Amherst, MA demographics: ljm2002 Jan 2016 #50

Sixth SO for prosecuting White collar criminals brooklynite Jan 2016 #52

Pivot to "corrupt" campaign finance reform brooklynite Jan 2016 #53

See anything besides race? bluedigger Jan 2016 #54

I'd say mostly middle class (hard to tell with students) brooklynite Jan 2016 #55

Improving voter turnout!! Listen to that crowd roar! nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #56

SO gor tuition free public college brooklynite Jan 2016 #57

Klingon? Live and Learn Jan 2016 #60

Thank you for these report updates Tom Rinaldo Jan 2016 #62

I like the slogan. one_voice Jan 2016 #58

Educated society!! Tuition free public colleges and universities. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #59

Trade schools! Yes. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #61

Discussion of student debt pressure brooklynite Jan 2016 #63

Student debt. Affodable dental care. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #64

Paid for with tax on Wall Street speculation brooklynite Jan 2016 #65

Pivot to health care and health costs brooklynite Jan 2016 #66

SO for ecpanded health care (Medicare for all) brooklynite Jan 2016 #68

Ouch 20 to 25% of income going to pay student debt. People worried their Social Security will be Live and Learn Jan 2016 #67

Health care - We pay highest prices, spend more and have less coverage than other countries. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #69

On to the environment brooklynite Jan 2016 #71

SO for taking on fossil fuel industry brooklynite Jan 2016 #73

Pass comprehensive immigration reform brooklynite Jan 2016 #74

Climate change - real and devastating. Need to take on the fossil fuel industry and transform our Live and Learn Jan 2016 #75

This is pathetic. The comment on skin color, that is. Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #76

11 Million undocumented in this country. Move them toward path to citizenship. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #77

SO for vote against IWR brooklynite Jan 2016 #78

I also thank you for the updates n/t zazen Jan 2016 #80

Iraq war - voted against it!!!! Warned of destabilization and that is what happened. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #81

War should be the last resort brooklynite Jan 2016 #82

International coalition to fight ISIS. brooklynite Jan 2016 #83

ISIS - must be destroyed but smartly. Learn lessons of war in IRAQ. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #85

Wrap up: what this campaign is about brooklynite Jan 2016 #87

Wants to accomplish what needs to happen for change, needs our help even Live and Learn Jan 2016 #88

Wow, did you see all the women in that crowd??? nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #89

So, brooklynite... HerbChestnut Jan 2016 #90

Hurry outside to the overflow crowd and you will probably catch him Live and Learn Jan 2016 #91

Thanks for the running commentary brooklynite. I appreciate it. Have a safe trip home. riversedge Jan 2016 #103

Why would you need a commentary when it is so easily viewed live? nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #105

I appreciate brookynite's comments and interest. riversedge Jan 2016 #107

I am sure you do. Thanks for sharing. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #129

You've tried very very hard to derail this thread Sheepshank Jan 2016 #109

Nope, just helping out. You are very welcome! nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #118

Yup. You failed at derailment. riversedge Jan 2016 #142

Nope, you failed in your observation. nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #148

Thanks for the commentaries Sheepshank Jan 2016 #110

do you have an extra campaign button to spare? CTyankee Jan 2016 #111

Overwhelmingly White? take a look at the White in the crowd in these pics Autumn Jan 2016 #144

I don't recall criticizing Sanders for not drawing a more diverse crowd... brooklynite Jan 2016 #145

I don't recall criticizing Hillary's Town Hall. Like you I simply made observations Autumn Jan 2016 #146

You made the effort to go to the rally just to be snarky and shallow? Armstead Jan 2016 #150

Where was I snarky is my description of the rally and his comments? brooklynite Jan 2016 #151

No mention of anything but... Armstead Jan 2016 #153

I posted 40 items about what he said. brooklynite Jan 2016 #157

My apologies...I did a bad thing. Mea culpa Armstead Jan 2016 #158

FWIW - this makes 12 of the current 16 candiates that I've seen in person... brooklynite Jan 2016 #152