tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post8886795357480849398..comments2024-03-22T10:49:51.766-05:00Comments on Horizons: Not Good Enough, Bernie (updated)Nancy LeTourneauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614317154146836694noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-37969970220440139202015-05-29T07:18:56.118-05:002015-05-29T07:18:56.118-05:00This reminds me - Rick Perlstein wrote a long prof...This reminds me - Rick Perlstein wrote a long profile of Bernie in the recent University of Chicago Magazine - http://mag.uchicago.edu/law-policy-society/political-education<br /><br />It's a good read if you (any reader) want to understand more about what makes Bernie tick.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Scott.Another Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08112505434295395748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-47319846932279923482015-05-29T06:07:13.125-05:002015-05-29T06:07:13.125-05:00I will not take the bait...smilinI will not take the bait...smilinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-16183331568063595192015-05-29T02:17:32.739-05:002015-05-29T02:17:32.739-05:00Black Americans, on average, are emerging much wor...Black Americans, on average, are emerging much worse off economically than white Americans after 2 terms under Obama. What is it we're supposed to give him kudos for? <br /><br />http://blacklikemoi.com/2014/10/6-specific-ways-blacks-financially-worse-obama/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-66944437565731629202015-05-28T18:35:41.564-05:002015-05-28T18:35:41.564-05:00But what has he done lately....i do not trust much...But what has he done lately....i do not trust much of white political left ...they believe that somehow they are immune to white privilege and have no problem beating up on the President...when has any of them ever given the President kudos for anything...it's either he has not done it fast enough or he has not done enough...or he has not done it right aka as we think it should be done...<br /><br />i am not surprised that racism is not on Bernie Sanders' list...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-65852058390460383572015-05-28T08:30:06.195-05:002015-05-28T08:30:06.195-05:00Bernie led protests against segregated dorms at th...Bernie led protests against segregated dorms at the University of Chicago. He was an organizer for SNCC. He has repeatedly marched on D.C., Selma and elsewhere for civil rights.<br /><br />What have you done that gives you the right to decide what Bernie has done "isn't enough?" Clearly not much research into your target, lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-35942501426807450802015-05-28T01:27:07.956-05:002015-05-28T01:27:07.956-05:00"It is SO easy for white people to ignore all... "It is SO easy for white people to ignore all this..."<br /><br />What a silly essay, and written by a very white lady.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-79416183822555485322015-05-27T20:27:33.012-05:002015-05-27T20:27:33.012-05:00Dunno Nancy.
Bernie marched in Selma earlier this...Dunno Nancy.<br /><br />Bernie marched in Selma earlier this year. He said:<br /><br />“What Bloody Sunday was about was showing the entire country and the entire world how far some of the racist officials in Alabama would go to prevent African-Americans from participating the political process and from voting,” Sanders said. “What happened on that bridge that day was a huge step forward for democracy in America. But what is happening right now – not just in the South but all over this country – are efforts by Republican governors and Republican legislatures to make it harder for African-Americans, for low-income people and for senior citizens to vote.”<br /><br />In his announcement on Monday, he said:<br /><br />"In Vermont and at our town meetings we know what American democracy is supposed to be about. It is one person, one vote – with every citizen having an equal say – and no voter suppression. And that’s the kind of American political system we have to fight for and will fight for in this campaign.<br /><br />[...]<br /><br />[We can live in a country:]<br /><br />- Where every person, no matter their race, their religion, their disability or their sexual orientation realizes the full promise of equality that is our birthright as Americans."<br /><br />Bernie is aware of the issues that African Americans (and other long-repressed groups) face. He's on our side on these issues. Perhaps he talks about more about the issues in terms of voting rights, but we know that voting rights are vitally important.<br /><br />This isn't the end of the campaign - it's just the beginning. I'm sure we'll hear more on these issues in the coming months.<br /><br />My $0.02.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Scott.Another Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08112505434295395748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-17012022176069621272015-05-27T18:21:20.918-05:002015-05-27T18:21:20.918-05:00I work for a large, Protestant organization. Tell...I work for a large, Protestant organization. Telling the truth of who painted that fresco and what it says about the lies we tell ourselves is VERY important to our members! So Boo should heed Ms. Massey's teachings. It matters.Churchlady320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-24760592336115500402015-05-27T17:15:10.023-05:002015-05-27T17:15:10.023-05:00I admit I'm not everywhere all the time, but I...I admit I'm not everywhere all the time, but I'm honestly trying to recall EVER seeing something from Bernie about #BlackLivesMatter. Or any other issue impacting the racism in America. <br /><br />And I don't think I ever have.Churchlady320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-36945127576859025662015-05-27T17:01:59.283-05:002015-05-27T17:01:59.283-05:00If Rural White Retirees whose grandkids can get ac...If Rural White Retirees whose grandkids can get accepted to but can’t afford to go to Cornell need a voice, then Bernie Sanders is there to provide it. If you are the downtrodden, not so much.Barry Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817873613927688419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-66410081476424204012015-05-27T12:02:58.110-05:002015-05-27T12:02:58.110-05:00"It is due to all of the above that I have to..."It is due to all of the above that I have to say that when Sen. Bernie Sanders kicks off his presidential campaign with a suggestion that he is launching a "political revolution to transform our country," and yet makes zero mention of any of the issues that burden people of color in this country, my response is simply..."Not good enough, Bernie." <br /><br /><br />Exactly. They [Sanders, Warren, Clinton, Schumer, O'Malley & others of both parties] view Black people as nothing more than props during an election season. All they care about is donations & scoring points with White voters by attacking PBO with lies. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-28682698120493656512015-05-27T12:01:16.615-05:002015-05-27T12:01:16.615-05:00I would classify (no pun intended) this as a case ...I would classify (no pun intended) this as a case of necessary, but not sufficient. It's necessary for him to speak out on the things he does. But that alone doesn't make him the best candidate.Linnaeushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257807789941705353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-70061830456877580032015-05-27T11:58:55.307-05:002015-05-27T11:58:55.307-05:00Sanders has shown very clearly where his prioritie...Sanders has shown very clearly where his priorities are (and are not). Nancy LeTourneauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614317154146836694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-1355438078064391142015-05-27T11:53:09.812-05:002015-05-27T11:53:09.812-05:00I agree that Sanders needs to branch out and speak...I agree that Sanders needs to branch out and speak to a number of issues that he has yet to say much on. That said, I'm glad he's thrown his hat into the ring.Linnaeushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257807789941705353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-5332864920131184882015-05-27T11:52:11.299-05:002015-05-27T11:52:11.299-05:00Oh My!!! I hadn't seen that one from BooMan ye...Oh My!!! I hadn't seen that one from BooMan yet. <br /><br />I didn't want to write this one today...tried to avoid it. But I just couldn't shake it. There are a lot more thoughts about this running around in my head. To tell you the truth - its not just Bernie. It is SO easy for white people to ignore all this...liberals are not exempt. Nancy LeTourneauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614317154146836694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-36339093921852643812015-05-27T11:36:37.854-05:002015-05-27T11:36:37.854-05:00Mo'nin, Nancy
Yeah. He's gonna take it t...Mo'nin, Nancy<br /><br />Yeah. He's gonna take it to the oligarchy! He, and it may just be me, has impressed me for a goodly bit now as being rather emo. And, I see Boo's nose is out of joint about Ms. Massey's piece. Don't be messin' with the Protestant history, now. Brother. If you're gonna punch on folk, you gotta be able to take it, too. THANK YOU, again. for all you doBlackmannoreply@blogger.com