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limpyhobbler

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Reply to freshwest (Original post)

Sat Apr 27, 2013, 04:36 PM

Apr 2013

A really good video. Dr. Barber is really good at explaining our current situation in historical context, using these concepts like "James Crow Eqsuire", and the history of fusion politics that started after after the Civil War.

There was a good Democracy Now interview with Dr. Barber some time ago where he talked about the history of 19th century fusion politics and the racist reaction that stomped it out, particularly focusing on the city of Wilmington, NC, and the so-called "race riots" that happened there in 1898.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/101754951

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Are we going through the 3rd Reconstruction? [View all] freshwest Apr 2013 OP

Excellent video! newthinking Apr 2013 #1

Fusion politics worked in past, repeatedly. It builds coalitions to protect us all. freshwest Apr 2013 #7

All Americans must turn out to vote. We need to make the issues well known. Voting record of DhhD Apr 2013 #2

And you know that basic civics about omnibus appropriation bills and veto power is needed. freshwest Apr 2013 #3

Kick and highly recommend. zeemike Apr 2013 #4

If anyone counts on the media to point out anything good Democrats do, they won't be disappointed. freshwest Apr 2013 #5

K/R... limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #6