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Bernie Sanders
In reply to the discussion: If you are willing to hear the BLM grievances [View all]artislife
(9,497 posts)61. Bravenak was the one that made yesterday fun
I thought the BerniesoBlack tweets were funny and I am thankful she posted the thread. She has the patience of a saint, I have seen her responses today and I just want to buy her a vacation to island of her dreams.
I don't recognize bloodaxe but I am still relatively new here so there are a lot of names.
But you are listening to the right people and if we all just acknowledge that we are human and fillable, we can be open to learning and growing.
Hell to the yeah about prosperity! I have had 5 years of doom. My car just got towed to the mechanic again this week end. I need it to earn my living.
end of whining.
Dammit...I must use spell check each and every time.....good lord, I am a bad speller.
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I agree! If Bernie needs a fainting couch after BLM protest then he isn't the man we know he is...
Left coast liberal
Jul 2015
#5
PotatoChip posted excerpts from their 'State of the Black Union' page in another thread.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Jul 2015
#6
The automatic response to any challenge needs to be 'What is the opportunity I am being given?'
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Jul 2015
#15
Why are we waiting for the "next' president? How many deaths between now and 2017
Autumn
Jul 2015
#88
We need to hear more about the proposals to change this unacceptable situation.
JDPriestly
Jul 2015
#141
No one is saying the President and AG should be the ONLY people petitioned.
stranger81
Jul 2015
#113
I agree. I think Bernie knows how to handle himself. I'm not worried about him.
Tobin S.
Jul 2015
#13
I know what their grievences are. You have to be living in a cave not to.
OffWithTheirHeads
Jul 2015
#16
O.K. I looked at the list. I don't think there is one thing on the list that Bernie disagrees with.
OffWithTheirHeads
Jul 2015
#47
First, thanks for keeping this conversation civil. Reminds me of DU back in the day.
OffWithTheirHeads
Jul 2015
#56
Is BLM also working with Hillary on a plan? She's the front runner candidate and not
appalachiablue
Jul 2015
#74
I can only imagine the slugfests he's had to endure over his political life.
Snotcicles
Jul 2015
#18
When I heard the uproar about the death of Trayvon Martin I thought things would change
think
Jul 2015
#32
Good post. I wouldn't even say they heckled him. They challenged him to stand up.
Cheese Sandwich
Jul 2015
#66
The founder openly said in an interview that the candidates were not "humble enough"..
madfloridian
Jul 2015
#67
I'm getting sick and tired of some of the people here fucking whining about Bernie
Autumn
Jul 2015
#103
Then their leader's promise to "shut down every debate" came with an asterisk.
historylovr
Jul 2015
#145