2016 Postmortem

JI7

(89,254 posts) Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:13 PM Jul 2016

White Rage

I think we are seeing a backlash by people uncomfortable with minorities having any kind of power.

8 years of a black president . And now a candidate who win the nomination largely because of POC.

It is no coincidence the makeup of trump crowds are similar to these protestors. And the contempt towards minorities in the primary. And the diversity of the dem party .

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White Rage (Original Post) JI7 Jul 2016 OP

Possible. Dawson Leery Jul 2016 #1

Basically. BumRushDaShow Jul 2016 #2

K&R treestar Jul 2016 #3

Do you know what, I think you might be right. auntpurl Jul 2016 #4

Interesting observation. They're certainly angry. timlot Jul 2016 #5

That's my theory so far as well. BobbyDrake Jul 2016 #6

So....Bernie supporters are racist? Seriously??? Avalux Jul 2016 #7

Not all of them. And I don't consider the people booing to be Bernie supporters. DanTex Jul 2016 #8

Fellow Democrats? These people behaving this way against Clinton are not Democrats. Justice Jul 2016 #10

Ok, then explain it. WTF is wrong with them? Why are they helping Trump? auntpurl Jul 2016 #12

Who says they're helping Trump? Avalux Jul 2016 #19

Oh, you don't think so? auntpurl Jul 2016 #21

+1 tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #28

You tell the truth JustAnotherGen Jul 2016 #34

+1 sarae Jul 2016 #35

These people don't give a shit about bernie JI7 Jul 2016 #16

Shit stirring? B Calm Jul 2016 #9

... DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2016 #14

Nope! Truth! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #20

I guess everybody has an opinion, just like the delegates on the floor B Calm Jul 2016 #25

Yeah...that's what it is davidn3600 Jul 2016 #11

For some reason, DU refuses to listen to people of color when we say this. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #13

Yeah, nah, no one of import is buying the anti-white narrative anymore. Shandris Jul 2016 #17

If you think the rage that they are showing is all about minorities having power, Nye Bevan Jul 2016 #18

Hillary won because of minority support . they dismiss these supporters and votes JI7 Jul 2016 #22

It's all part of the same thing, is it not? Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #23

No shit. auntpurl Jul 2016 #26

Thank you for seeing it, too! ;) Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #29

I can't imagine what you're feeling right now... tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #27

I very much appreciate that. If it continues, say hello to President Trump. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #31

We can beat this... tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #33

I agree with you... tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #24

People of color have been saying this all along fun n serious Jul 2016 #30

Thank you so much!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2016 #32

I am watching this in disbelief. The disrespect shown to the African American speakers, the skylucy Jul 2016 #36

This is the year the racist of the left and right get their voice. fun n serious Jul 2016 #37

I agree with the OP's assessment Nonhlanhla Jul 2016 #38

Yeah, that's what it is....... Amaril Jul 2016 #39

I've had other whites tell me as much RonniePudding Jul 2016 #40

Dawson Leery

(19,348 posts)

1. Possible.

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:14 PM

Jul 2016

BumRushDaShow

(129,165 posts)

2. Basically.

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:15 PM

Jul 2016

I hope that they can get it out of their system and move on.

treestar

(82,383 posts)

3. K&R

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:15 PM

Jul 2016

auntpurl

(4,311 posts)

4. Do you know what, I think you might be right.

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:16 PM

Jul 2016

This is awful. The raw, incoherent rage on display is exactly the same as the RNC last week. I hate these people.

timlot

(456 posts)

5. Interesting observation. They're certainly angry.

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:16 PM

Jul 2016

BobbyDrake

(2,542 posts)

6. That's my theory so far as well.

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:17 PM

Jul 2016

The irony being that having an engaged minority electorate capable of exercising its political power effectively was ostensibly a "progressive" goal before it actually happened and they got upset about it.

Avalux

(35,015 posts)

7. So....Bernie supporters are racist? Seriously???

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:17 PM

Jul 2016

Everyone on this board needs to get a grip, and stop bashing fellow Democrats.

DanTex

(20,709 posts)

8. Not all of them. And I don't consider the people booing to be Bernie supporters.

Reply to Avalux (Reply #7)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:18 PM

Jul 2016

Bernie didn't screen his delegates properly.

Justice

(7,188 posts)

10. Fellow Democrats? These people behaving this way against Clinton are not Democrats.

Reply to Avalux (Reply #7)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:18 PM

Jul 2016

auntpurl

(4,311 posts)

12. Ok, then explain it. WTF is wrong with them? Why are they helping Trump?

Reply to Avalux (Reply #7)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:19 PM

Jul 2016

They're not fellow Democrats.

Avalux

(35,015 posts)

19. Who says they're helping Trump?

Reply to auntpurl (Reply #12)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:20 PM

Jul 2016

They're upset, they're being loud, but they'll get it out of their system and Hillary will prevail. You either want them to support her or you don't.

Bashing them is what's going to help Drumpf.

auntpurl

(4,311 posts)

21. Oh, you don't think so?

Reply to Avalux (Reply #19)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:22 PM

Jul 2016

Bernie delegates interviewed on MSNBC who say they will NEVER vote for Hillary, she belongs in prison, they're voting for Trump? In front of the nation? Bernie delegates chanting LOCK HER UP?

They're not helping Trump?

That is nuts.

tallahasseedem

(6,716 posts)

28. +1

Reply to auntpurl (Reply #21)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:25 PM

Jul 2016

JustAnotherGen

(31,828 posts)

34. You tell the truth

Reply to auntpurl (Reply #21)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:28 PM

Jul 2016

These people would vote for Trump are in the wrong place.

sarae

(3,284 posts)

35. +1

Reply to auntpurl (Reply #21)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:31 PM

Jul 2016

JI7

(89,254 posts)

16. These people don't give a shit about bernie

Reply to Avalux (Reply #7)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:20 PM

Jul 2016

Most of those who voted for him are supporting Clinton.

The rest just used him for their own bs.

B Calm

(28,762 posts)

9. Shit stirring?

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:18 PM

Jul 2016

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)

14. ...

Reply to B Calm (Reply #9)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:19 PM

Jul 2016

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)

14. ...

Reply to B Calm (Reply #9)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:19 PM

Jul 2016

Liberal_Stalwart71

(20,450 posts)

20. Nope! Truth!

Reply to B Calm (Reply #9)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:22 PM

Jul 2016

B Calm

(28,762 posts)

25. I guess everybody has an opinion, just like the delegates on the floor

Reply to Liberal_Stalwart71 (Reply #20)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:24 PM

Jul 2016

raising a ruckus.

davidn3600

(6,342 posts)

11. Yeah...that's what it is

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:18 PM

Jul 2016

Liberal_Stalwart71

(20,450 posts)

13. For some reason, DU refuses to listen to people of color when we say this.

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:19 PM

Jul 2016

Shandris

(3,447 posts)

17. Yeah, nah, no one of import is buying the anti-white narrative anymore.

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:20 PM

Jul 2016

Thanks and have a nice day.

Nye Bevan

(25,406 posts)

18. If you think the rage that they are showing is all about minorities having power,

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:20 PM

Jul 2016

you should read what they are saying about Hillary.

JI7

(89,254 posts)

22. Hillary won because of minority support . they dismiss these supporters and votes

Reply to Nye Bevan (Reply #18)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:22 PM

Jul 2016

Liberal_Stalwart71

(20,450 posts)

23. It's all part of the same thing, is it not?

Reply to Nye Bevan (Reply #18)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:23 PM

Jul 2016

I am a black woman and I see both racism and misogyny playing out right before my eyes.

Why can't others open theirs?

auntpurl

(4,311 posts)

26. No shit.

Reply to Liberal_Stalwart71 (Reply #23)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:24 PM

Jul 2016

Booing a black woman pastor during the OPENING PRAYER? Chanting BERNIE BERNIE and preventing her from speaking?

They don't give a fuck about POC, Latinos, Muslims, women, or anyone else who's going to be most hurt by a Trump presidency. They must be the most selfish people on earth.

Liberal_Stalwart71

(20,450 posts)

29. Thank you for seeing it, too! ;)

Reply to auntpurl (Reply #26)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:26 PM

Jul 2016

tallahasseedem

(6,716 posts)

27. I can't imagine what you're feeling right now...

Reply to Liberal_Stalwart71 (Reply #23)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:25 PM

Jul 2016

I am enraged and I am so sorry that you have to witness this.

Liberal_Stalwart71

(20,450 posts)

31. I very much appreciate that. If it continues, say hello to President Trump.

Reply to tallahasseedem (Reply #27)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:27 PM

Jul 2016

tallahasseedem

(6,716 posts)

33. We can beat this...

Reply to Liberal_Stalwart71 (Reply #31)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:28 PM

Jul 2016

I was upset that the conventions were so early this year, but it is actually a good thing. The debates, etc. give us the time to rebound.

tallahasseedem

(6,716 posts)

24. I agree with you...

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:24 PM

Jul 2016

look at the demographics of those doing the disrupting. It's clear.

fun n serious

(4,451 posts)

30. People of color have been saying this all along

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:26 PM

Jul 2016

and Voices were suffocated even here on DU.

Liberal_Stalwart71

(20,450 posts)

32. Thank you so much!!

Reply to fun n serious (Reply #30)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:27 PM

Jul 2016

skylucy

(3,739 posts)

36. I am watching this in disbelief. The disrespect shown to the African American speakers, the

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:35 PM

Jul 2016

boo'ing of Barney Frank...The ignorance and obvious hatred of the DEMOCRATIC PARTY these BS delegates are showing is appalling. For the first time, I feel that Trump may win in November. God help us. They are chanting "NO TTP" as the wonderful Elijah Cummings is speaking. No respect. Those people interrupting Rep. Cummings speech should be KICKED OUT!!!

fun n serious

(4,451 posts)

37. This is the year the racist of the left and right get their voice.

Reply to skylucy (Reply #36)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:39 PM

Jul 2016

So sad.

Nonhlanhla

(2,074 posts)

38. I agree with the OP's assessment

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 05:41 PM

Jul 2016

I thought all along that a portion of Bernie's support came from angry whites who differ little from Trump support3erd. They are demonstrating that today. I am appalled.

Amaril

(1,267 posts)

39. Yeah, that's what it is.......

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 06:37 PM

Jul 2016

.....just a bunch of angry white people who are pizzed that Barack Obama has been our president for the last 8 years so they're taking it out on the white, female candidate and her surrogates.

Makes perfect sense!

RonniePudding

(889 posts)

40. I've had other whites tell me as much

Reply to JI7 (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2016, 06:44 PM

Jul 2016

I live in a red state so I've found myself in a bunch of settings where racial jokes about President Obama are told in group settings at parties etc.

They assume because I'm a white male that I agree with them. They don't know me well, in most cases. I made a nasty but non violent scene at a Christmas party in 2009 that I'm not proud of, defending our president.

I've heard over and over again how it's causing too much tension, and rancor having a black president. The implication is is it would be better for the country if we didn't confront this, and just didn't have any more minority presidents. It's just too much, they lament, thinking that their racism doesn't ooze out of every pore.

Fuck them.

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