Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumMichael Bloomberg's Surveillance Of Muslims Sets Dangerous Precedent For His Presidential Run
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/michael-bloomberg-muslim-surveillance-nypd_n_5df40e1de4b03aed50ee4685Now that Bloomberg is running for the Democratic presidential nomination, Muslims like Dandia find this old wound reopened. Many are not only skeptical of Bloomberg as a candidate but also fear the possibility that his rise could lead to more policies that target Muslims at the national level. They point to the fact that Donald Trump praised the NYPD program as a presidential candidate, then took office and signed into law a travel ban that targets several Muslim-majority countries.
So it's not just stop and frisk.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)He's scaring the crap out of other candidates.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
redstateblues
(10,565 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
zackymilly
(2,375 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
totodeinhere
(13,059 posts)this surveillance program. Is this a legitimate topic for discussion? Do you support vetting our candidates?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
democrattotheend
(11,607 posts)The other candidates have been in this for months, they've debated each other and done media interviews where they've had to answer questions about their record. I am not in favor of any candidate being able to waltz in at the last minute and skip the vetting process by relying on paid media they control. I think that would be a dangerous precedent. Bloomberg is the newcomer and he hasn't had to do debates or free media (such as interviews) yet, so I think it's perfectly fair to vet him ourselves as potential voters. He deserves scrutiny of his record just like every other candidate.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,337 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Kurt V.
(5,624 posts)they have significant differences in ideals from the * real existing* which the rest of us live in.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Happyhippychick
(8,379 posts)Trump instead. it would be great if you could follow suit. Thanks so much.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
totodeinhere
(13,059 posts)Is it alright to vet our candidates or is it not? Or should we just sweep everything under the rug?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Happyhippychick
(8,379 posts)If you're enthusiastic about your person, great! Tell us all the things that are wonderful about him or her. There's no need to cut anyone else down.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
totodeinhere
(13,059 posts)badly in the past we need to know about it. All candidates need to be vetted. And my candidate, Bernie, has received plenty of vetting here at DU, and I'm fine with that.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Happyhippychick
(8,379 posts)Got it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Kaleva
(36,342 posts)Or do you just sweep everything under the rug as far as he is concerned?
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
totodeinhere
(13,059 posts)But of course I generally agree with him and that's why I'm supporting him. Plus he isn't racist piece of shit and that helps a lot.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
uponit7771
(90,364 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)Even if it was purchased from the My Pillow guy, he's doomed now.
Adios, Mike.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
uponit7771
(90,364 posts)... yeah, OK
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)Do you want to disrupt an ongoing investigation?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Lordquinton
(7,886 posts)You do realize his positions as the Republican mayor of NY destroyed countless lives.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
uponit7771
(90,364 posts)... is the same as tickling people ?!
Bloomberg isn't worth it
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
catbyte
(34,447 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Lordquinton
(7,886 posts)But I heard he had the NYPD stop young black men and search them with no cause and destroyed their lives so he could look tough on crime.
But you're right, the blue socks with black suit? Much worse.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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sarisataka
(18,770 posts)I think he plans to win the nomination outright with his media blitz that no other candidate can match.
Plan B is a brokered convention where either he plays king maker or seeks the nomination with a billion dollar carrot and stick
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
katmondoo
(6,457 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)He was a Democrat for about 40 years before he switched in 2001. He remained a republican for less than six years, then went independent until 2018 and has been a Democrat ever since.
Plus, there are 57 primaries/caucuses. He's skipping four, and is participating in the remaining 53.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)At least Bloomberg isn't fickle and he sticks with his commitment. Personally, I can't trust a candidate who plays the peek-a-boo games with their party affiliation. I have higher standards. I demand more.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ehrnst
(32,640 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
melman
(7,681 posts)Some folks are really showing themselves on this one.
Equating mass surveillance of Muslims with trivial things like toilet seats and pillow cases? Wow.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Wish I could say I was surprised.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
ehrnst
(32,640 posts)much that you are attacking straw men again.
I truly hope you can find a way to deal with it. I wish you luck.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
uponit7771
(90,364 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Go Vols
(5,902 posts)where he explains that you can just Xerox (copy) the description of male, minorities 16-25 and hand to cops.
Link to tweet
?s=21
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
ForEverGlades
(64 posts)Wow--truly unreal.
Open advocacy of racial profiling and harassment of minorities.
What's worse is that some on this thread seem to want to brush this under the rug.
It's outrageous--talk about the need to vet candidates.
Holy Crap!!
Bloomberg's the poster boy for that!
Really thought Democratic candidates would be above this kind of bias.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Kurt V.
(5,624 posts)the antithesis but a continuation of trump.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Steelrolled
(2,022 posts)The one example case given was not good, but that was it. Unless there is a lot more to this I don't think it will hurt him.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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UniteFightBack
(8,231 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
tonedevil
(3,022 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
UniteFightBack
(8,231 posts)gonna get Bloomberg.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
tonedevil
(3,022 posts)but at this point far from inevitable. At any point far from desirable.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
totodeinhere
(13,059 posts)lets give him a chance to compete in Nevada and South Carolina and see what happens. I support Bernie but I respect Joe very much and we could do far worse than him as our nominee. and I would take Joe 1 million times over Bloomberg.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
HarlanPepper
(2,042 posts)Yet all I hear about him is praise from Sanders supporters. But hey it was 80 years ago so it doesnt count.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
totodeinhere
(13,059 posts)But since we have a racist billionaire in the White House right now we surely dont need to elect another one, especially since there are alternatives.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden