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116. Really?! Ostracizing racists is "Right Wing behavior"?!

Fri Mar 18, 2016, 02:00 PM

Mar 2016

On what planet? The Right Wing on this planet, and in particular this country, loves them some racists. They are their base, ever since Nixon's Southern Strategy.

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Bye, Willyt. [View all] bravenak Mar 2016 OP

It appears gollygee Mar 2016 #1

They must have noticed the first one and I guess this was enough bravenak Mar 2016 #2

Maybe they thought he deserved a chance to clean up his act? iandhr Mar 2016 #49

I think so. It was the right thing to give a chance bravenak Mar 2016 #50

Damn. Getting Tombstoned right after amnesty starts... underpants Mar 2016 #3

+1000! Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #4

For stealing boxes from work.nt bravenak Mar 2016 #6

... Quayblue Mar 2016 #10

+1001! Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #11

lol brer cat Mar 2016 #14

+1, we watched that every day in college uponit7771 Mar 2016 #17

I watched every day in high school bravenak Mar 2016 #19

lol Ebbegirl Mar 2016 #92

We ain't got no milk! nt Dr Hobbitstein Mar 2016 #128

lol!!! Quayblue Mar 2016 #9

It is amnesty for Clinton supporters and open season on Sanders supporters. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #21

More accurately, open season on those holding racist or bigoted sentiments LanternWaste Mar 2016 #28

LOL. Of course you get to point out who you think are racist or supporters of racists or know a rhett o rick Mar 2016 #31

EXACTLY! n/t RoccoR5955 Mar 2016 #40

Let me get this straight. You don't think posting Stockholm Syndrome insults towards AAs . . . brush Mar 2016 #45

I think you put your finger on it. Hekate Mar 2016 #47

Apparently a lot of DUers think the insulting Stockholm Syndrome posts were okay. fleur-de-lisa Mar 2016 #74

I agree. Very good points. yardwork Mar 2016 #134

Beautifully said, Fleur Number23 Mar 2016 #191

Thank you! EffieBlack Mar 2016 #242

This. However the reason that people let that vile nastiness stand is due to synergie Mar 2016 #263

Exactly! treestar Mar 2016 #270

no he didn't heaven05 Mar 2016 #282

You won't get an answer Bobbie Jo Mar 2016 #95

Since he hasn't answered, I guess you're right. But IMO no answer is his answer. brush Mar 2016 #100

You won't get an answer... SidDithers Mar 2016 #131

Not coming from me, it was stated as much in his obit. LanternWaste Mar 2016 #61

I'm afraid you are spot on. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #79

As asked of the poster you think is "spot on" (and which he did not answer): SunSeeker Mar 2016 #114

No, it isn't precisely racist. But that doesn't make it right. Betty Karlson Mar 2016 #296

No wonder SunSeeker didn't bother responding to this message Number23 Mar 2016 #300

Excellent block! JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #304

Thanks, sugar! Number23 Mar 2016 #311

In total agreement JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #313

Yeah. Unfortunately, you are right as hell about that Number23 Mar 2016 #326

Thank you! Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #322

Nah, racist shit shouldn't be tolerated here. zappaman Mar 2016 #157

And I'm afraid that you are blocked Number23 Mar 2016 #299

As a white guy I probably shouldn't weigh in, but TexasTowelie Mar 2016 #309

Thanks, Tex! Number23 Mar 2016 #312

I'm not afraid to say that he's not "spot on". Cha Mar 2016 #316

Really?! Ostracizing racists is "Right Wing behavior"?! SunSeeker Mar 2016 #116

This is the African American group Coolest Ranger Mar 2016 #132

I was just about to block you from this group Number23 Mar 2016 #192

I'm going to get that automatic message cross-stiched into a sampler. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #229

Ha! Number23 Mar 2016 #230

I figure once things cool down, it won't be as crazy? Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #232

Oh Good! I must thank her. Cha Mar 2016 #249

EarlG pointed out quite accurately that WillyT was posting Racist Crap.. and they him a chance Cha Mar 2016 #317

Hey Rick, I'm curious, maybe you can answer this question for me. NuclearDem Mar 2016 #29

"Let's saddle up and find us some racists." Mob mentality. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #32

Didn't answer my question, Rick. NuclearDem Mar 2016 #36

I am not sure why you guys think you can demand that I answer your questions. rhett o rick Mar 2016 #43

Well, you're posting in the African American group NuclearDem Mar 2016 #51

Ignore that one ... he/she is working on his/her Martyrship Merit Badge of his/her own. 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #55

Spare us your martyr routine Rick. No one is buying it here. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #57

I came in from the front page.... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2016 #70

I think he knew. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #72

I've had to learn to look. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2016 #76

Fair point. I rarely use the front page but he saw who the op was so I am sure he knew. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #80

Because you are seemingly defending racist posts and behavior...I'd like to know where you stand Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #58

Group Host - Received Notification this Member is Now Blocked JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #64

Censorship! zappaman Mar 2016 #158

At the end of the day, you're feeling what it felt like to be silenced. MADem Mar 2016 #284

I never saw you there. bravenak Mar 2016 #38

LOL. Love the subtle reference. Amimnoch Mar 2016 #261

Heh bravenak Mar 2016 #262

Bernie supporter here. I don't get your point about . . . fleur-de-lisa Mar 2016 #143

+1,000! nt MADem Mar 2016 #285

EarlG is the who Banned WillyT for being racist .. so please don't accuse him of "mob mentality".. Cha Mar 2016 #318

You just don't get it. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #54

we all knew this was coming, I say, good riddence to DU, who wants to listen to HRC people slobber litlbilly Mar 2016 #59

So, only HRC people are against racists and other bigots? obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #106

We don't get mad when Bernie people slobber all over themselves all day book_worm Mar 2016 #117

This person is blocked. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #119

Fair Block - JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #121

Thanks, I'm on a break before I have to go back to work. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #122

On the latest alert we just got JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #125

Can do! Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #127

Thank you. yardwork Mar 2016 #136

Oh, FFS. I wish you brand spanking new DU members would stop telling us over and over again Squinch Mar 2016 #160

I say DU benefitted, having such racist crap not being posted anymore by WillyT, who was given Cha Mar 2016 #319

I just blocked this person. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #62

thank you Coolest Ranger Mar 2016 #133

No Rhet O Rick... fun n serious Mar 2016 #66

I hope it's open season on racists and bigots mcar Mar 2016 #67

Borrowing a word from religion"AMEN!" n/t etherealtruth Mar 2016 #234

Yep. Duval Mar 2016 #120

It's only open season on Sanders supporters who are embarassments to DU and themselves Gormy Cuss Mar 2016 #129

Thread winner. Actually, you just won DU with this post. Number23 Mar 2016 #301

You obviously didn't read the post that caused EarlG to ban him, did you? George II Mar 2016 #142

Sure Rick. zappaman Mar 2016 #147

Ummm... Sanders supporters should be happy Blue_Tires Mar 2016 #185

Blue Tires, I love your sig line. Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #302

??? sheshe2 Mar 2016 #231

The OP is about WillyT getting banned for his racist OP.. after he was given chances to correct Cha Mar 2016 #248

Actually I think you're talking about Hill's supporters.."If you can't debate them alert, lock, hide Cha Mar 2016 #250

Isn't that exactly why so many Clinton supporters were stalked into silence? synergie Mar 2016 #260

Might no longer makes right. How very American, where the rights of minorities are MADem Mar 2016 #283

aw..... George II Mar 2016 #310

so much for no purging :( PatrynXX Mar 2016 #69

Black Democrats are not racist obamanut2012 Mar 2016 #107

I didn't say it and didn't infer it PatrynXX Mar 2016 #294

"Purging"?! are you kidding me?! WillyT had Many Chances to correct his racist behavior.. Cha Mar 2016 #255

Yup agreed, the mods were actually pretty nice I think in giving him a chance to try and grow cstanleytech Mar 2016 #278

I didn't say he didn't deserve it. PatrynXX Mar 2016 #295

You do realize that all those old Southern Dems ("In The Heat of the Night" -- to note your example) MADem Mar 2016 #287

some amnesties are more equal than others MisterP Mar 2016 #109

Thread Winner!! Number23 Mar 2016 #190

LOL Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #286

The first thread was bad enough Gothmog Mar 2016 #5

It was actually worse sasly enough bravenak Mar 2016 #15

Getting giffy with it JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #7

I like it. bravenak Mar 2016 #8

Good riddiance Coolest Ranger Mar 2016 #12

I can think of a few bravenak Mar 2016 #20

Bye, Willyt. brer cat Mar 2016 #13

THERE WERE 71 RECS!! This is what folk are talking about, some attitudes on the left are about as... uponit7771 Mar 2016 #16

Yes there were 71 bravenak Mar 2016 #18

That is shameful mcar Mar 2016 #75

The recs are what make it ever so more horrible ismnotwasm Mar 2016 #97

Some of those names broke my heart. Squinch Mar 2016 #162

But ZERO racists in the mushy middle noiretextatique Mar 2016 #276

no, not right... but I don't see the mushy middle such sanctamony as the far left right now, hell... uponit7771 Mar 2016 #277

Of course YOU don't see it...like a fish swimming in water noiretextatique Mar 2016 #280

NO one could be that Sanctimonious. Cha Mar 2016 #315

We allow meta in this group in limited form JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #22

Thank you very much! bravenak Mar 2016 #24

So relieved for all my AA sisters and brothers on DU. The constant barrage of racist Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #23

I was so frustrated bravenak Mar 2016 #25

His presence was so toxic. We can ALL breathe easier! Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #26

Yes we can bravenak Mar 2016 #27

question about the "Stockholm syndrome" nonsense from Counterpunch cloudythescribbler Mar 2016 #41

I agree with most of what you said bravenak Mar 2016 #46

Oh look, I finally found -- Hell Hath No Fury Mar 2016 #30

I had to keep putting him on ignore too bravenak Mar 2016 #33

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #37

I rarely understand people anymore on du bravenak Mar 2016 #39

It's like when someone replies to an OP wildeyed Mar 2016 #135

This message was self-deleted by its author Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #288

Isn't that special. Cha Mar 2016 #320

But, sadly, his status has changed from celebrity to fallen hero ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #34

Hey bravenak Mar 2016 #35

Yeah shenmue Mar 2016 #44

he was threatening to have my posts hidden. MariaThinks Mar 2016 #42

Really? That is a damn shame bravenak Mar 2016 #48

he didn't like my opinions and suggested that i self-delete MariaThinks Mar 2016 #163

Can't you feel a brand new day? Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #52

Yeah baby!!!! bravenak Mar 2016 #53

That was brutal wildeyed Mar 2016 #148

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #56

Please do not come into this Group and tell any member to Fuck Off. Got it? 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2016 #60

I don't think you know how the ignore function works. hrmjustin Mar 2016 #63

This person is blocked from the group. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #65

And regarding the blocked one's response BumRushDaShow Mar 2016 #105

Thanks BumDaRushShow and the alerter. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #118

Juror #5 wants to ban everybody? 72DejaVu Mar 2016 #189

Juror number 5 here. ScreamingMeemie Mar 2016 #210

It's nice to know you have no beefs with people 72DejaVu Mar 2016 #235

Mahalo BRDS! This "BS for Pres2016" only just joined and he already knows she just came Cha Mar 2016 #259

LOL at some of the responses to this thread gollygee Mar 2016 #68

This one, lol bravenak Mar 2016 #71

This forum has a better perspective. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2016 #73

He's the one who banned me from the Sanders group bluestateguy Mar 2016 #77

Ha! bravenak Mar 2016 #78

Kick & very highly recommended! William769 Mar 2016 #81

Hoot hoot hoot hoot hoot!!!!! bravenak Mar 2016 #83

One can only hope. William769 Mar 2016 #84

The latest alert JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #82

Are they as angry at the other ops? bravenak Mar 2016 #85

I'm not protecting anymore alerters by redacting their names JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #90

I need to do more like you bravenak Mar 2016 #98

I've got 22 user names on ignore JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #104

I have a few but I'm adding to it bravenak Mar 2016 #108

Too many cats?!??! THERE IS NO SUCH THING!!! bettyellen Mar 2016 #187

You put one of two breeds I like JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #227

I've had that one ignore wildeyed Mar 2016 #145

I just did what I said I would JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #150

Lol~ sheshe2 Mar 2016 #233

Nevermind Tarc Mar 2016 #86

FYI I rec'd this thread - to the SOP Alerters JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #87

Are you sending these alerts to admin? Quayblue Mar 2016 #123

Just sent the latest one! JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #124

cool 😀 Quayblue Mar 2016 #126

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #88

Heh. bravenak Mar 2016 #89

There are quite a few more who need to be banned before anybody's gonna "chill." Still In Wisconsin Mar 2016 #91

Yep bravenak Mar 2016 #96

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #110

The inevitable jury results: ismnotwasm Mar 2016 #93

Thank you! bravenak Mar 2016 #94

You're welcome ismnotwasm Mar 2016 #99

Hey!!! bravenak Mar 2016 #102

Hmm. Shoulda been a seven-zip leave, but that said, I have this to say to most of that jury. MADem Mar 2016 #291

"Waaaaah! Where's the fairness?.... Waahaaaaaah!" Cha Mar 2016 #321

This message was self-deleted by its author Politicalboi Mar 2016 #101

Had nothing to do with Hillary bravenak Mar 2016 #103

Did someone just blame JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #111

I tried to post a response before they self deleted .... etherealtruth Mar 2016 #113

if calling DU an arm of the Klan gets you excepted from the rules and rewarded, MisterP Mar 2016 #112

when did she say that? Coolest Ranger Mar 2016 #141

Never bravenak Mar 2016 #186

Wow, reading this thread UtahLib Mar 2016 #115

Im glad too bravenak Mar 2016 #224

My thoughts exactly. Iris Mar 2016 #238

Trashing group, OP poster and thread. Bye. Purveyor Mar 2016 #130

I won't miss you Coolest Ranger Mar 2016 #139

Don't let it hit you on the way out! wildeyed Mar 2016 #151

Thanks for sharing. kwassa Mar 2016 #156

Say "Hi" to Putin and ask him if he's ever gonna pay me that 20 dollars! zappaman Mar 2016 #159

No. Don't. Stop. Come back. You added so much to it. NuclearDem Mar 2016 #193

!!!! Number23 Mar 2016 #214

Stop. Don't. Come Back. Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #237

Wow.. what a big favor you did everyone here.. Gotta say: "Thank you!" Cha Mar 2016 #314

Wooo hooo! Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #137

DU rec...nt SidDithers Mar 2016 #138

The only thing I am worried about though Coolest Ranger Mar 2016 #140

I wondered if it was my imagination betsuni Mar 2016 #213

They risk the wrath of the admins if they do that. MADem Mar 2016 #292

Sid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #305

Hehe... SidDithers Mar 2016 #323

He's really lucky he didn't get banned the first time he posted that racist trash steve2470 Mar 2016 #144

Question to all the people doing SOP alerts gollygee Mar 2016 #146

This one - I asked this same question JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #153

I think what is going on gollygee Mar 2016 #172

Smarmie - yes the button works JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #149

I see what you meant bravenak. guillaumeb Mar 2016 #152

That post was insensitive, over-the-top and should have been rightly condemmed LiberalLovinLug Mar 2016 #154

And there it is..."and not be able to get an answer," Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #166

Okay this is a good example LiberalLovinLug Mar 2016 #168

Nope, No more explanations. Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #171

Thankyou for engaging LiberalLovinLug Mar 2016 #175

Well, here's my personal reason, and I'm sure I'm not the only one, "Killer Mike" notwithstanding. Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #306

I expect the poster to bypass your answer Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #325

Yeah. That's what I thought too. Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #327

You think they are voting against their best interest. They don't. kwassa Mar 2016 #176

Okay I can understand how it may look arrogant. LiberalLovinLug Mar 2016 #194

I found out the etymology of the word crisis Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #205

Okay LiberalLovinLug Mar 2016 #297

I will also vote for whoever the nominee is. Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #324

Cornel West burned his bridges with the black community BumRushDaShow Mar 2016 #211

Girl, this post is so on point I pricked my damn thumb on it! Number23 Mar 2016 #215

And both of them are laughing all the way to the bank BumRushDaShow Mar 2016 #220

This is so good... Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #221

^^^ THIS RIGHT HERE ^^^ Tarheel_Dem Mar 2016 #307

Exactly. Thank you, kwassa! Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #200

And then the jilted lover stalks you ... kwassa Mar 2016 #218

Ha! Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #223

Why do so many Bernie supporters 72DejaVu Mar 2016 #197

Thank you, 72DejaVu! Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #208

Because they are like self referential religious fanatics Haveadream Mar 2016 #239

Been a couple of years since I clicked on one of his "clever" threads anyway. NBachers Mar 2016 #155

So long, WillyT, and your racist posts. kwassa Mar 2016 #161

I think he did it on purpose, myself bravenak Mar 2016 #206

He couldn't help himself. kwassa Mar 2016 #217

Yep bravenak Mar 2016 #222

he was purposely trying to stick it to black posters JI7 Mar 2016 #164

The cheering... bravenak Mar 2016 #207

That's the ultimate shame of it, brave mcar Mar 2016 #240

I have no idea bravenak Mar 2016 #245

I guess like Breaking 2, Stockholm Syndrome 2: Electric Boogaloo was just a step too far... M0rpheus Mar 2016 #165

Yep. blue neen Mar 2016 #170

Excellent observations. Wish you posted here more often. Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #174

I post in spurts, when I have something I can contribute. M0rpheus Mar 2016 #198

LOL Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #199

OMFG BumRushDaShow Mar 2016 #212

Boy, you are so crazy! NOBODY does "Man, what the FUCK wrong witchoo?" face like Samuel L Jackson Number23 Mar 2016 #219

Deteriorated... Exactly! M0rpheus Mar 2016 #266

This Gifs for you! JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #264

Back at 'cha! M0rpheus Mar 2016 #268

Oh my JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #271

I miss your gifs... SidDithers Mar 2016 #281

I feel almost famous! M0rpheus Mar 2016 #289

Oh my goodness!! bravenak Mar 2016 #178

It's always good to see you, and I'm glad you're back again! M0rpheus Mar 2016 #195

I feel like her!!!! bravenak Mar 2016 #196

I would have gotten a a TON of hides yesterday, had I posted... M0rpheus Mar 2016 #201

Fuck yeah bravenak Mar 2016 #202

Me too. lovemydog Mar 2016 #243

"He EARNED that tombstone, that's all there is to it." And that's the simple fucking truth Number23 Mar 2016 #216

Oh the "wailers"! Oh. My. Gawd. M0rpheus Mar 2016 #267

Yep it's our fault that a grown assed fucking man who's probably twice our ages posted racist stupid Number23 Mar 2016 #298

This message was self-deleted by its author coyote Mar 2016 #167

This is the African American group Coolest Ranger Mar 2016 #169

Such good news rbrnmw Mar 2016 #173

Yeah bravenak Mar 2016 #179

I don't understand why anybody would post that garbage rbrnmw Mar 2016 #181

To attack us bravenak Mar 2016 #182

yes and he had 71 cheerleaders rbrnmw Mar 2016 #183

Me too bravenak Mar 2016 #184

I looked at that last hide... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #177

Concur. yowzayowzayowza Mar 2016 #236

Anyone have a link to the offending post?? Blue_Tires Mar 2016 #180

here is link to the best post in that thread, Brother Blue! bettyellen Mar 2016 #188

That is pretty delicious. Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #209

WillyT was practically begging to get banned Blue_Tires Mar 2016 #228

This one? Matt_in_STL Mar 2016 #303

Well, at least he has a new story to tell down at the pub. betsuni Mar 2016 #203

Boy, he had him some BURDENS bravenak Mar 2016 #204

Happy to K and R. cwydro Mar 2016 #225

Yes. bravenak Mar 2016 #226

Sweet! EffieBlack Mar 2016 #241

Yay!! bravenak Mar 2016 #244

You must be so proud to silence another person on this board. jillan Mar 2016 #246

Me? I'm nice bravenak Mar 2016 #247

You are to blame because you point out clear and obvious racism. You know the game. Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #290

You been warned that this is the AA group Coolest Ranger Mar 2016 #269

It's crazy how they just cannot participate here without becoming rude bravenak Mar 2016 #275

ORNERY? For objecting to racist invective? MADem Mar 2016 #293

You must not have one freaking clue why WillyT was Banned by EarlG. Cha Mar 2016 #308

How sad CountAllVotes Mar 2016 #251

We will get it together because we have to bravenak Mar 2016 #252

FanF******Tastic! I've had him on ignore since he called President Obama supporters ugly names Cha Mar 2016 #253

He can boogie!!! bravenak Mar 2016 #254

I wonder what his Jamaal510 Mar 2016 #256

BillyC bravenak Mar 2016 #257

... Jamaal510 Mar 2016 #258

I was remembering the MLK quotes betsuni Mar 2016 #265

Today will be busy bravenak Mar 2016 #273

He was on my ignore list, cleaned up a lot of posts, a warning shot has been fired. Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #272

I hope he is happy bravenak Mar 2016 #274

I have a few people like that on my list, usually I keep them on for about a month or two then reset cstanleytech Mar 2016 #279