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jcmaine72

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30. Oh poo!! Don't you know that Mike's extensive history of racism is okay now because..

Sun Feb 16, 2020, 10:33 PM

Feb 2020

....quote:

"Many white politicians are or have been racists. So what?"

AND

" Is Bloomberg a racist? You betcha. But he's a racist with $60+ billion to spend who may enable us to claw our way back to a semblance of democracy.""

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287525737

No shit. I learned that right here on DU today. And here I always thought racism was unconditionally bad and inexcusable, especially amongst the wealthy and powerful who have the ability to project their racism on the institutions they influence.

Worse yet, I always assumed our party was party of anti-racism. But here many of us are today, making excuses and even defending the across-the-board racism of someone because he (very recently) became "one of ours".

I never thought I'd ever say this, but perhaps our tent is becoming a little too big. Once we start excusing racism, misogyny and classism within our party, what do really stand for at that point?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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Michael Bloomberg Allegedly Told New Mom To Find 'Some Black' For A Nanny [View all] Skya Rhen Feb 2020 OP

Its OK! He's twitter-kicking trump's ass! jmg257 Feb 2020 #1

It seems as if Bloomberg is just in it to trash Trump ... it's working! 42bambi Feb 2020 #6

Bloomberg rises in the polls because he attacks Trump. 33taw Feb 2020 #2

This rise should not be a proud moment for the Democratic Party jimfields33 Feb 2020 #10

Right? Guy is "allegedly" a real ass. jmg257 Feb 2020 #13

Yep. jimfields33 Feb 2020 #14

Holy shit. That's a bunch of ugly. Autumn Feb 2020 #22

I think it would behoove the other candidates to take a look at what is working. 33taw Feb 2020 #23

Bloomberg is not one of my top four, but I admire his approach. I hate the attacks on other dems. 33taw Feb 2020 #32

+1 emmaverybo Feb 2020 #36

Think maybe the $300M ad buys had something to do with that rise? Bradshaw3 Feb 2020 #44

Did you see the content? 33taw Feb 2020 #45

Allegedly. Mz Pip Feb 2020 #3

Yes LuvNewcastle Feb 2020 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author groundloop Feb 2020 #41

I find this difficult to believe. cwydro Feb 2020 #4

I guess the settlement is denying it? jimfields33 Feb 2020 #9

What settlement? cwydro Feb 2020 #12

See 13. It's kinda gross. jimfields33 Feb 2020 #15

"That suit was settled in 2000; its terms were not disclosed." jmg257 Feb 2020 #21

Gosh, 1993. It seems like only yesterday... TheCowsCameHome Feb 2020 #5

Alleged enough to put it in a lawsuit. Along with quite a few other alleged gems jmg257 Feb 2020 #7

"the fucking baby" part of this is pretty disturbing all on its own milestogo Feb 2020 #17

Yes- that is Pretty bad. As bad as so many here defending him and all the terrible crap jmg257 Feb 2020 #19

Is it so hard to elect a candidate who is not a known asshole? milestogo Feb 2020 #24

I've got an idea. squirecam Feb 2020 #25

Great idea! milestogo Feb 2020 #47

Bloomberg Allegedly left-of-center2012 Feb 2020 #8

Well he did get sued for it. Alleged enough, I reckon, to get it settled. jmg257 Feb 2020 #20

Companies settle lawsuits for more than one reason. Blue_true Feb 2020 #43

And the link is about a completely different story. Squinch Feb 2020 #28

Here's the link, and another to the lawsuit listing other vile stuff he has said. jmg257 Feb 2020 #35

Aydios..otra cosa! Que mas? Why doesn't he run against cheatolini--he fits right in RestoreAmerica2020 Feb 2020 #11

when a person's real life actions show you who they are, believe them. fuck this guy. Kurt V. Feb 2020 #16

1993. evertonfc Feb 2020 #18

You know I've had Bernie last on my list squirecam Feb 2020 #26

Tulsi captures my last spot. I don't like Bernies Tad Davine hire in 2016. 33taw Feb 2020 #39

Your link doesn't have that quote or anything like it. Which I find suspicious. Squinch Feb 2020 #27

Here - these will help you... jmg257 Feb 2020 #33

I can not wait.... NedBraden Feb 2020 #29

Oh poo!! Don't you know that Mike's extensive history of racism is okay now because.. jcmaine72 Feb 2020 #30

But he has a lot of money and he buys television ads... jcgoldie Feb 2020 #31

Lol. Won't matter. Loki Liesmith Feb 2020 #34

It is important that all candidates be vetted. We need to know to what extent each aligns with emmaverybo Feb 2020 #37

I want to hear from Black leaders more than anyone on this. It's a core of the Party, but Hoyt Feb 2020 #38

Yeah. Turns out, Bloomberg is pretty much like I thought he was before I read this. LudwigPastorius Feb 2020 #42

Another notch added now as to why I do not like him. Doreen Feb 2020 #46

He may be a bigoted authoritarian, but he's OUR bigoted authoritarian! WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2020 #48