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geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
Thu Apr 21, 2016, 02:35 AM Apr 2016

Al Giordano: follow him if you're on Twitter

Sample:

https://storify.com/gsch/al-giordano



1. Follow
AlGiordano ?@AlGiordano
1. Here's why the "Bernie Bro" thing is key for me, one who does not support Clinton. These dudebros were a problem before Bernie's Campaign

3. I'm referring to a certain type of "activist" who cares more about being "right" and "pure" than about winning. They harm all they touch
2:35 PM - 31 Jan 2016

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6. The Sina Qua Non of a successful progressive movement is that it must be multi-racial in the US. That's simple demographics...

7. But when white activists go around harassing Black Lives Matter, Michele Obama, Ta-nehisi Coates et al they force us to shun them...

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9. People who have been trained don't go around insulting natural allies. They persuade, not berate, and learn it

10. So, dudebros, BernieBros, whatever name I use, you're never going to get a free ride here. You are harming all you claim to support.

11. And if you don't want to be identified as such you have two choices: A. Go get training or B. Return to hiding under white sheets.




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Cha

(297,270 posts)
5. I know! I've been reporting on his Tweets from the Obama Diary.. and
Thu Apr 21, 2016, 02:49 AM
Apr 2016

he was against Hillary in the beginning until he got a load of BS.

Cha

(297,270 posts)
7. I couldn't even read him @ first and I always liked him tweeting on President Obama
Thu Apr 21, 2016, 02:58 AM
Apr 2016

against the emos.

Then all of sudden there he was .. in our corner. Do not know what straw broke that.

That was horrible they lied about her and tore down Delores Huerta just because she didn't support BS.

 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
9. As a Sanders supporter, I begged them to stop.
Thu Apr 21, 2016, 03:08 AM
Apr 2016

They refused, and then I saw them trashing her all over the Internet to the point they were swarming her charity's Facebook Page.

That's when I realized the revolution talk was a big fraud.

brer cat

(24,568 posts)
10. You have taken a beating on DU, geek tragedy.
Thu Apr 21, 2016, 07:04 AM
Apr 2016

You had our sympathy and respect as a Bernie supporter...one of the rare outspoken rational ones. I am glad you are with us now.

brer cat

(24,568 posts)
12. That should go down as the low point of his campaign.
Thu Apr 21, 2016, 07:13 AM
Apr 2016

It takes a total suspension of rationality to disrespect a man of Lewis' history and statue.

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
11. Honestly many have been treated with the threats for so long the threats
Thu Apr 21, 2016, 07:10 AM
Apr 2016

Just roll off our backs and makes me more determined to work more. The spin and talking points are just crap, we don't believe the crap.

Rose Siding

(32,623 posts)
14. He's very good and *really* fun on election return nights
Thu Apr 21, 2016, 08:06 AM
Apr 2016

He has great insight and familiarity with election details.

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