2016 Postmortem

SMC22307

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102. Isn't participating a way to feel less disenfranchised?

Sat Jan 2, 2016, 03:22 PM

Jan 2016

Get up off your ass and participate, regardless of skin color.

Sanders addresses voter suppression regularly... are certain folks just not tuning in? Just found this on his website:

http://www.sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/video-audio/voter-suppression

Economic justice and a $15 minimum wage would benefit POC greatly. Are some voters just not paying attention yet?

But, as mentioned elsewhere in this thread, expecting an Amherst turnout to look like a DC rally is rather ridiculous. And the OP knows it.

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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