2016 Postmortem

boomer55

(592 posts) Thu Feb 11, 2016, 03:41 PM Feb 2016

John Lewis's statement makes me cringe... just because he didnt see somebody that means they werent

there?

wtf?? 10's of thousands of people marched with and for civil rights during the 60's... who are you to decide to be inclusive or exclusive of a movement based on your small circle of perception?

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John Lewis's statement makes me cringe... just because he didnt see somebody that means they werent (Original Post) boomer55 Feb 2016 OP

Nina says "don't take the bait" 99th_Monkey Feb 2016 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author peacebird Feb 2016 #2

It simply means Bernie was in the trenches, actually doing the work ... Myrina Feb 2016 #3

Bernie was a foot soldier. There is nothing dishonorable about that. nt thereismore Feb 2016 #4

This endorsement is not the full CBC and some of them are upset that they bkkyosemite Feb 2016 #5

I guess John didn't turn around and see Bernie. n/t PonyUp Feb 2016 #6

99th_Monkey

(19,326 posts)

1. Nina says "don't take the bait"

Reply to boomer55 (Original post)

Thu Feb 11, 2016, 03:43 PM

Feb 2016

Lewis is revered civil rights hero and it will backfire.

Saw it on DU.

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Myrina

(12,296 posts)

3. It simply means Bernie was in the trenches, actually doing the work ...

Reply to boomer55 (Original post)

Thu Feb 11, 2016, 03:49 PM

Feb 2016

... not there trying to elevate or draw attention to himself by sucking up to higher profile members of the organization(s).

I prefer a roll-up-your-sleeves foot soldier to lead me, over a professional career-climber, any day.