2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumEmail from John Lewis
When I set off to march across the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Alabama, 50 years ago, I did so with the knowledge that I might not come back alive.
But I also knew that what we were trying to accomplish was vital to holding on to the promise of our country: that every person, regardless of race, had a say in their government.
I could never have guessed that in the year 2015, Id be fighting essentially the same fight all over again.
While Republican candidates keep insisting that there isnt a problem, Hillary Clinton has committed to turning the tide in favor of expanding voting rights for all Americans. Thats why Im proud to be a part of this week's launch of African Americans for Hillary -- and I hope youll join me.
I was proud to hear Hillary reaffirm her commitment to protecting voting rights in Alabama recently at the Alabama Democratic Conference Convention -- as well as to reforming our criminal justice system and advocating for funding for historically black colleges and universities.
I look forward to fighting for her the way shes fighting for all of us. That starts right here, when you stand with her.
African Americans for Hillary is a group of supporters making that commitment right now -- because we know how important Hillarys campaign is to our values and our communities. Will you join me?
Join African Americans for Hillary
Thank you,
John Lewis
SunSeeker
(51,367 posts)Walk away
(9,494 posts)and start the real campaign now!
zappaman
(20,605 posts)At least, that's what I've learned from reading DU!!!
upaloopa
(11,417 posts)and Hillary could primary him if he doesn't support her
Walk away
(9,494 posts)Hillary bought him with the money she received from her job as President of Monsanto!!!
HoosierRadical
(390 posts)Remember he supported Hillary back in '08 over President Obama.
wyldwolf
(43,865 posts)For reference:
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)He put his life and his body on the line to fight for freedom.
It makes me so very proud to be supporting the same candidate as the Honorable Rep John Lewis!
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)Comrade Grumpy
(13,184 posts)The safe bet is Hillary.
Walk away
(9,494 posts)That seems to be the way he usually works.
sufrommich
(22,871 posts)it's taking the safe bet. That dude's got more courage in his little finger than most DUers will ever have to summon.
Spazito
(49,751 posts)John Lewis is an American hero, loved by so many, the group, African Americans for Hillary, could have a major effect.
Iliyah
(25,111 posts)NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)After this election is over, and the dust settles, the democrat going into the White House better earn these comments. I don't feel any of them have. What an unbelievably gracious man.
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)Hopefully soon to be SENATOR John Lewis!
Gothmog
(143,999 posts)Cha
(295,899 posts)Thank you, upaloopa!
John Lewis~
upaloopa
(11,417 posts)It feels so good to be on the right side of history.
Cha
(295,899 posts)Historic NY
(37,449 posts)Persondem
(1,936 posts)One of my favorite people on the planet. I also got this email.
BootinUp
(46,924 posts)ismnotwasm
(41,919 posts)SidDithers
(44,228 posts)Great endorsement. Thanks for posting the letter.
Sid
bigtree
(85,915 posts)Sheepshank
(12,504 posts)Now if there were only some people here that would listen to this giant of a hero in the black community instead of telling black persons how much they should hate Hillary......
Beausoir
(7,540 posts)prayin4rain
(2,065 posts)riversedge
(69,715 posts)TheKentuckian
(24,942 posts)communities.
I definitely appreciate your invaluable service to the nation and your sacrifices but we will have to differ on the Clintons and their ideological cabal.
I'm not buying it no matter who is selling it short of God in Heaven.
upaloopa
(11,417 posts)Huh?
Spazito
(49,751 posts)Gosh, how mature and substantive this is.
TheKentuckian
(24,942 posts)I will grant you it is too kind because I flush better than that wrong-headed school of interventionist state and corporation merging conservatism before 8am but it has to be put it to language that can be shared with old and young alike that is easily understood.
Flush it. Flush it real good because if you don't you'll get shit everywhere and stink up the whole damn house something awful.
Spazito
(49,751 posts)just about what I expected.
Pathwalker
(6,596 posts)HE wasn't an armchair warrior when he was called to duty.
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)Sid
Bobbie Jo
(14,341 posts)Sheepshank
(12,504 posts)so a hearty new K&R from me
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)This group lead by John Lewis is going to have a major impact on the primaries. Especially in the southern states I bet.
And then on to the GE.
Thank you Mr Lewis!
Sheepshank
(12,504 posts)and get persons registered and to the polls....amongst many other things
workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)I hope you are right
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)Mr. Chairman, this is a mean bill. It is cruel. This bill seeks to divide our nation, turn Americans against Americans, sew the seeds of fear, hatred and intolerance. Let us remember the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence: We hold these truths self-evident that all people are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights. Among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
This bill is a slap in the face of the Declaration of Independence. It denies gay men and women the right to liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Marriage is a basic human right. You cannot tell people they cannot fall in love. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. used to say when people talked about interracial marriage and I quote, `Races do not fall in love and get married. Individuals fall in love and get married.'
Why do you not want your fellow men and women, your fellow Americans to be happy? Why do you attack them? Why do you want to destroy the love they hold in their hearts? Why do you want to crush their hopes, their dreams, their longings, their aspirations?
We are talking about human beings, people like you, people who want to get married, buy a house, and spend their lives with the one they love. They have done no wrong.
I will not turn my back on another American. I will not oppress my fellow human being. I have fought too hard and too long against discrimination based on race and color not to stand up against discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Mr. Chairman, I have know racism. I have known bigotry. This bill stinks of the same fear, hatred and intolerance. It should not be called the Defense of Marriage Act. It should be called the defense of mean-spirited bigots act.
I urge my colleagues to oppose this bill, to have the courage to do what is right. This bill appeals to our worst fears and emotions. It encourages hatred of our fellow Americans for political advantage. Every word, every purpose, every message is wrong. It is not the right thing to do, to divide Americans.
http://www.c-span.org/video/?c4399400/john-lewis-doma-1996
His words and those of other brave Democrats at that time carry the truth of the day. Not revised and retold, but served up in no uncertain terms.
I wish Lewis was a candidate.