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SusanCalvin

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152. ^THIS^

Reply to Squinch (Reply #147)

Sat Mar 19, 2016, 12:11 PM

Mar 2016

And I've been angry and baffled about it for just as long.

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"Hillary Won the Confederacy": How Bernie's Campaign is Subtly Fueling Racist Rhetoric of His Suppor [View all] sheshe2 Mar 2016 OP

Yes, that was really stupid of them (says still a Bernie supporter). SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #1

Thanks Susan. sheshe2 Mar 2016 #4

It Seems Many Americans Want Corporations To Remain In Control scottie55 Mar 2016 #67

Jury results: TacoD Mar 2016 #79

Hillary doesn't think anyone should have to graduate with college tuition debt. pnwmom Mar 2016 #106

More white 'Splaing Scottie? sheshe2 Mar 2016 #118

The Rich Get Richer The Poor Get Poorer - Notice? scottie55 Mar 2016 #120

America Is Not A Democracy scottie55 Mar 2016 #121

You are posting in the African American Group. sheshe2 Mar 2016 #124

Yep scottie55 Mar 2016 #132

K sheshe2 Mar 2016 #134

As I (And Probably You) Fight To Make My Country Better scottie55 Mar 2016 #137

Yes you could get a loan JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #141

Let me fix this for you... M0rpheus Mar 2016 #151

You are not helping your candidate, stop. This is the whole god damn point. Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #154

I truly don't understand... M0rpheus Mar 2016 #166

So speaking of working against your own interests... Squinch Mar 2016 #147

^THIS^ SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #152

What a relief, thanks for coming here and educating our poor, ill-informed black folks. Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #153

Easy to see why Bernie isn't getting much AA support redstateblues Mar 2016 #176

Damn straight bravenak Mar 2016 #2

Hey you! sheshe2 Mar 2016 #5

Yea girl bravenak Mar 2016 #9

FeliciaT! SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #11

Heh! bravenak Mar 2016 #13

You can pretty much count on that from me! SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #16

Ok ok!! bravenak Mar 2016 #17

Please, bring 'em on! SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #19

Ohh! Saturday is usually funny bravenak Mar 2016 #23

Lol~ Bye Felicia sheshe2 Mar 2016 #34

As many times as we done walked through fire... bravenak Mar 2016 #37

BOOM~ sheshe2 Mar 2016 #98

SMH bravenak Mar 2016 #99

That was a very bad hide Gothmog Mar 2016 #194

It is not racist to point out that only Florida, has any chance of providing an electoral vote. Nobel_Twaddle_III Mar 2016 #3

Texas definitely could, if someone would put their mind to it. nt SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #6

I wish!, I commend you on your optimism. I think 2024 at the earliest. Nobel_Twaddle_III Mar 2016 #8

I'd love for you to eat your words! SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #15

We are working hard in Texas to turn it blue Gothmog Mar 2016 #195

In a rational world, he would motivate all sane people to start voting. nt SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #199

Did someone declare a winner? sheshe2 Mar 2016 #7

Tell me you are not in favor of writing off VA and NC bluestateguy Mar 2016 #10

of those listed VA maybe Nobel_Twaddle_III Mar 2016 #12

That makes no sense. Democrats are choosing their Democratic candidate. LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #30

well okay then it is all over, screw the west coast. they do not count. Nobel_Twaddle_III Mar 2016 #36

I completely understand how you feel. nt SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #38

Thank you ! Nobel_Twaddle_III Mar 2016 #40

Don't project your feeling that your vote doesn't matter LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #41

Fine have fun without me or any money Nobel_Twaddle_III Mar 2016 #48

What is that???? bravenak Mar 2016 #54

If I may, I think I understand. SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #59

By whom? LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #62

I can't at this moment cite specifics. SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #64

Somehow, likening the slam on Southern demographics LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #72

It's bed and I wanna go to tired. SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #87

Peace LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #92

Huh? wildeyed Mar 2016 #175

thanks. Mary Mac Mar 2016 #164

A primary is not meant to gain electoral votes. Agnosticsherbet Mar 2016 #25

The Clinton campaign, trying to imply it is all wrapped up is the issue. Nobel_Twaddle_III Mar 2016 #32

I agree with both of you. nt SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #39

Your statement was about electoral votes and implied Democrats in southern states Agnosticsherbet Mar 2016 #42

Most competitions have a psychological aspect, politics especially. LuvLoogie Mar 2016 #44

to be honest it is your attitude problem, what is it that makes you think you should be talking down Nobel_Twaddle_III Mar 2016 #52

Oh, because Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma are going blue? Zynx Mar 2016 #55

No, they are not, hopeful on VA, NC seems to have issues with suppression and counting so doubtful Nobel_Twaddle_III Mar 2016 #60

A Poor Person Can't Even Vote In North Carolina scottie55 Mar 2016 #69

What bullshit. wildeyed Mar 2016 #174

So, why do we care about Bernie's wins in Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Kansas? Zynx Mar 2016 #76

answered that at post 55, thanks for reading it. Nobel_Twaddle_III Mar 2016 #115

You gave a nonanswer so I asked the question again. Zynx Mar 2016 #156

Well to people of normal reading comprehension " No they are not" would be clear Nobel_Twaddle_III Mar 2016 #173

No. What is disrespectful is saying the votes of black Americans don't count pnwmom Mar 2016 #107

What on earth is racist about the basic analysis? RiverNoord Mar 2016 #14

Because it is offensive and we see it as racist bravenak Mar 2016 #20

"Some dont until they have little beautiful black grandbabies that they are very protective of." SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #24

I watch it happen more and more bravenak Mar 2016 #33

Me too! SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #35

Nothing skepticscott Mar 2016 #28

Because this isn't the general election, it's the primaries Buzz cook Mar 2016 #101

I encountered one OP from a guy with the DU handle 'RobertEarl', who claimed RiverNoord Mar 2016 #150

You're still talking about the general election not the primaries. Buzz cook Mar 2016 #162

And now you are very close to understanding. RiverNoord Mar 2016 #202

I am one of the Democrats trying to turn Texas blue Gothmog Mar 2016 #196

That's a very hopeful article Buzz cook Mar 2016 #206

So we're racist's huh.. denbot Mar 2016 #18

Nobody said that. (I'm white.) SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #21

Nobody called you that and please respect that this is a group, not an open forum bravenak Mar 2016 #22

I am white. sheshe2 Mar 2016 #43

SheShe2 was never "banned." She was on brief time out until her 5th hide expired. SunSeeker Mar 2016 #66

Her last hide was a really dumb hide Gothmog Mar 2016 #197

Yes. Shameful alert. She posted a picture of Beyonce in the Hillary Group. nt SunSeeker Mar 2016 #198

Codswollop Wibly Mar 2016 #26

Well sheshe2 Mar 2016 #127

Why? Wibly Mar 2016 #208

+1 - it's clearly coded language to mean states with a lot of minority voters Politicub Mar 2016 #27

Your OP was alerted on... Spazito Mar 2016 #29

Thank you Sapzito!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sheshe2 Mar 2016 #57

The alerter is lying.. false premise. Beware of Alerters who LIE. Cha Mar 2016 #70

Hug sheshe2 Mar 2016 #96

Hey, I saw that Lie work before on Spandon.. Cha Mar 2016 #100

:) sheshe2 Mar 2016 #129

This Bernie supporter also agrees. Although Tiggeroshii Mar 2016 #31

Oh, right. Black Americans heavily support Hillary because pnwmom Mar 2016 #109

You think the media does a good job at educating people about the candidates then? Tiggeroshii Mar 2016 #169

I think Trump's coverage has been over the top. pnwmom Mar 2016 #172

I think the point being made was most of those states Pharaoh Mar 2016 #45

So just call us black voters the confederacy, then bravenak Mar 2016 #46

I have no idea of how you got that from my post Pharaoh Mar 2016 #56

Calling black voters in the south part of the confederacy lovemydog Mar 2016 #113

So what? wildeyed Mar 2016 #177

Stop just stop Bassomar Mar 2016 #47

bullshit lovemydog Mar 2016 #50

Bull bravenak Mar 2016 #53

Your post is an embarrassment. sheshe2 Mar 2016 #102

White privilege is being able to say racism really isnt a big deal Jackie Wilson Said Mar 2016 #155

This is the AA Group. Disruptors not allowed. leftofcool Mar 2016 #143

WillieT!! Is that you, Willie?!?!? Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #168

What is embarrassing is people coming onto a liberal message board wildeyed Mar 2016 #179

Uh, I'm a Bernie supporter. And I agree with the OP. nt SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #200

So nice seeing you back sheshe2. lovemydog Mar 2016 #49

Hey you.... sheshe2 Mar 2016 #61

Luv ya too. lovemydog Mar 2016 #94

so are they racist? PatrynXX Mar 2016 #51

K & R SunSeeker Mar 2016 #58

bernie wins mostly-white red state = huge win, hillary wins mostly black-red state = people msongs Mar 2016 #63

Having street smarts makes it easier to reject empty promises of "free stuff". oasis Mar 2016 #105

This! mcar Mar 2016 #159

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #65

Can somebody find starry? Because we need her. Like, now. bravenak Mar 2016 #68

I just sent her a Cha Mar 2016 #74

Thank you bravenak Mar 2016 #75

Be nice if you were back hosting.. Cha Mar 2016 #77

Nooooo!! bravenak Mar 2016 #78

Like Cha Mar 2016 #89

You damn straight bravenak Mar 2016 #91

Surprised... sheshe2 Mar 2016 #80

Damn bravenak Mar 2016 #82

a now-banished troll called her a "n***** b****" so.... steve2470 Mar 2016 #84

That is straight nasty bravenak Mar 2016 #85

yes it was, a 7-0 hide and PPR by MIRT, thank God nt steve2470 Mar 2016 #86

I'm sure I have met that troll bravenak Mar 2016 #90

you probably have, sadly nt steve2470 Mar 2016 #93

Sorry.... sheshe2 Mar 2016 #111

Shit... bravenak Mar 2016 #135

it's ok, really, eventually they will all get banned from this group :) nt steve2470 Mar 2016 #138

I went to bed early, big day tomorrow. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #140

Thank you for your great hosting work, I approve of the blocks .... kwassa Mar 2016 #157

Thanks guys! Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #183

Thanks SM. lovemydog Mar 2016 #165

thanks for your great hosting work! steve2470 Mar 2016 #184

I've got my eye on a few folks in there. Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #185

I really think we need to go back to mainly discussing AA issues. Because I am beyond sick Number23 Mar 2016 #187

I agree--it feels like kids going through a neighborhood at night Starry Messenger Mar 2016 #188

Exactly. And one of the main reasons we avoided alot of this crap was because we focused so heavily Number23 Mar 2016 #189

Good point. SusanCalvin Mar 2016 #201

I've seen a bunch of known Sanders supporters here remove him from their avatars Number23 Mar 2016 #203

Disagree with this post . . FairWinds Mar 2016 #71

You do not get to decide which issues are relevant enough for us to discuss bravenak Mar 2016 #83

Oh, terribly sorry . . FairWinds Mar 2016 #112

Now you know bravenak Mar 2016 #114

So Bernie Sanders is now a racist? modestybl Mar 2016 #73

Who called him that? bravenak Mar 2016 #81

Because that's what's implied.. modestybl Mar 2016 #116

The Rust Belt DemonGoddess Mar 2016 #145

You do realize that voter suppression in the South is aimed at AA voters, right? SunSeeker Mar 2016 #88

And aimed at NEW voters... modestybl Mar 2016 #108

No, it is not. It is aimed at AA voters. That is why the Voting Rights Act was necessary. SunSeeker Mar 2016 #110

POC And The Poor scottie55 Mar 2016 #131

There's definitely a racial overtone hint from some of Bernie's supporters UMTerp01 Mar 2016 #95

UMTerp01 - Can You Say President Trump? scottie55 Mar 2016 #125

Check This One Out - DU scottie55 Mar 2016 #128

If you have no idea what Clinton supporters want wildeyed Mar 2016 #180

Another incredibly bad, insulting strategy from the BS campaign, she. How many have they come Cha Mar 2016 #97

This message was self-deleted by its author imari362 Mar 2016 #103

Very interesting bravenak Mar 2016 #104

Thank you M'am . . FairWinds Mar 2016 #117

This message was self-deleted by its author imari362 Mar 2016 #119

This... sheshe2 Mar 2016 #123

This group is not about a choir, it is about a focus on AA issues. kwassa Mar 2016 #160

This group has been on DU for 14 years. How odd that you suddenly just found us now Number23 Mar 2016 #186

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #122

WTF!!!! sheshe2 Mar 2016 #133

Yes. We might need another night host. bravenak Mar 2016 #136

Yes, at least for the duration.... wildeyed Mar 2016 #181

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service riversedge Mar 2016 #139

OH, MA, etc. were part Jamaal510 Mar 2016 #126

Hillary Gets Wall Street Cash And African American Votes scottie55 Mar 2016 #130

Posting to in order to watch JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #142

Hey Jag... sheshe2 Mar 2016 #146

This really shouldn't surprise anyone leftofcool Mar 2016 #144

For anyone paying attention workinclasszero Mar 2016 #148

If that were Clinton, we'd be seeing the old "dog whistle" theme. George II Mar 2016 #149

Where did all these strangers come from in the middle of the night? kwassa Mar 2016 #158

Amen JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #161

I'm glad somebody is up at that hour. kwassa Mar 2016 #163

I don't know. lovemydog Mar 2016 #167

That is the truth etherealtruth Mar 2016 #190

Like Whodini said... Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #170

haha! lovemydog Mar 2016 #191

IMPLICIT race hate, EXPLICIT regional hate carolinayellowdog Mar 2016 #171

good points! nt steve2470 Mar 2016 #178

I have JustAnotherGen Mar 2016 #204

THANKS it is all SO complicated! carolinayellowdog Mar 2016 #205

Recommended she she. While Sanders has proven his personal commitment to racial justice, guillaumeb Mar 2016 #182

BIG K&R! DemonGoddess Mar 2016 #192

Great OP-this attack is really sad Gothmog Mar 2016 #193

Me too. wildeyed Mar 2016 #207