Bernie Sanders
In reply to the discussion: If you are willing to hear the BLM grievances [View all]OffWithTheirHeads
(10,337 posts)I've been a DU member since membership was in the 700s. Back then, most discussions were like this. We could have different positions but we could talk to each other. As DU grew that changed. You'll notice that my post count is really low for someone who has been here almost every day for fourteen years. I simply don't have the time or the patience for flame wars. My ignore list is well populated. Our duologue has been refreshing.
One thing I would like to say about your last post. You said it would be a good thing if Bernie worked with the BLM community.
I am fairly active in the Democratic party here in Arizona. I am a precinct committee member in Legislative District 11, Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick's district. I am also the President of our local Democratic club. I personally know a number of people who have run for office in our state. Running a campaign even for a state office is absolutely brutal and all consuming. It's grueling. I can't even imagine a presidential campaign. You have to be ON 24/7. Hell, I can't even be on 24/12!
How about instead of asking Bernie to work with the community, the community worked with Bernie. How about if instead of asking Bernie for solutions to their demands, the community provides Bernie with realistic ways to solve these problems in the real world. I have no doubt that, if real solutions were offered he would fold them into his campaign. It's not hard to contact his campaign and I'm sure he would be receptive to realistic, positive input
I don't have many people here that I consider real friends. You have just joined that group. Thank you.