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StarfishSaver

(18,486 posts) Tue Aug 11, 2020, 05:20 PM Aug 2020

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Every black person I know is losing their effing minds right now [View all]

Last edited Tue Aug 11, 2020, 06:07 PM - Edit history (1)

In a good way.

Not only is Kamala the right pick on paper - she's smart, experienced, progressive, ready to be president, etc. But she'll energize and inspire black voters, as well as many others, in a way that few other people could.

On Edit: it was just brought to my attention that this is my 10,000th post! How appropriate that this is the milestone!!!

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Every black person I know is losing their effing minds right now [View all] StarfishSaver Aug 2020 OP

K & R...for visibility... Wounded Bear Aug 2020 #1

That makes me even happier than I already am, SS mcar Aug 2020 #2

Yay! fleur-de-lisa Aug 2020 #3

And I think she'll energize all other Dem voters as well! n/t Mister Ed Aug 2020 #4

Plus, she will stand up to all of the bullies. LiberalBrooke Aug 2020 #5

Absolutely! SheltieLover Aug 2020 #9

Stand up to AND eat their lunch! calimary Aug 2020 #28

Lovely way to put it - the future is Powerful, full of possibilities onetexan Aug 2020 #76

KnR. I'll be proud to vote for her again Hekate Aug 2020 #6

Excellent. Mike 03 Aug 2020 #7

So glad to hear that wryter2000 Aug 2020 #8

But, but, but, what if Kany--KA-POW! gratuitous Aug 2020 #10

I bet Kanya West endorses her. LOL. Ilsa Aug 2020 #17

I think she is Newest Reality Aug 2020 #11

It's a real lift, for sure! calimary Aug 2020 #145

K&R Docreed2003 Aug 2020 #12

I'm right there with them! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #13

First WoC on a national ticket ... ever. Laelth Aug 2020 #14

In a major party unblock Aug 2020 #19

That's very interesting. Laelth Aug 2020 #30

And Winona LaDuke as the Green VP in 2000. n/t TheRickles Aug 2020 #32

I saw Winona at an event.....and really liked her. a kennedy Aug 2020 #63

She's one smart cookie and very much for green justice! burrowowl Aug 2020 #98

Yay! wendyb-NC Aug 2020 #15

I noticed that as well. Talk about firing up the base! Budi Aug 2020 #16

She was my first choice gollygee Aug 2020 #18

This white woman feels the same way! She has always been my first choice for VP, & will tblue37 Aug 2020 #20

Kanye West seen headed South Blue Owl Aug 2020 #21

I can't stop smiling. These next few months are going to be livetohike Aug 2020 #22

An HBCU grad in the White House tishaLA Aug 2020 #23

This! jayschool2013 Aug 2020 #49

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2020 #104

Barack Obama, Stacey Abrams and LeBron James have all come out strongly supportive of Harris. LonePirate Aug 2020 #24

This is a BIG DEAL. The first woman of color EVER on a presidential ticket. PatrickforO Aug 2020 #25

Well, on a major party ticket at least. Winona LaDuke was VP on the Green Party ticket in 2000 catbyte Aug 2020 #141

Yeah, sorry about that. I stand corrected. Not to mention Shirley Chisholm. PatrickforO Aug 2020 #150

Me, too! catbyte Aug 2020 #151

I'm All In! ProfessorGAC Aug 2020 #26

Congrats on your 10,000 posts, my dear StarfishSaver! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2020 #27

Thank you for sharing this! chia Aug 2020 #29

She's a smart woman bdamomma Aug 2020 #31

Gosh, I hope so. Cracklin Charlie Aug 2020 #33

For starters qwlauren35 Aug 2020 #34

I don't know you, so I wasn't referring to you StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author qwlauren35 Aug 2020 #48

My bad. qwlauren35 Aug 2020 #53

Why expected? I'm a strong Bernie guy but I support Joe & Kamala 110% no doubts at all. Tommymac Aug 2020 #103

Let me explain qwlauren35 Aug 2020 #112

Thanks for the explanation. We have our 2024 (or 2028) Bernie-Like Candidate Right Now! Tommymac Aug 2020 #116

So you want Republicans back in power in 2024? dansolo Aug 2020 #138

Great post. chia Aug 2020 #139

Congrats on the 10,000th BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #35

Yes! I didn't realize it until your pointed it out StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #42

Post removed Post removed Aug 2020 #36

She's not PERFECT? No! StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #43

I ain't pissing at all, she was my #1 sir pball Aug 2020 #65

The fact that every single black person isn't a fan of hers StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #71

Not trying to educate. TBH I'd love for y'all to go over to Twitter sir pball Aug 2020 #83

Hah! I knew that Harriot would be smearing shit. Grokenstein Aug 2020 #121

Putting you on ignore will make me very happy. lunatica Aug 2020 #46

Cheers and enjoy! nt sir pball Aug 2020 #67

Guess what pball....NOBODY IS PERFECT....you like people raining on your parade? KS Toronado Aug 2020 #58

I said she's an excellent choice. Did you read my whole post sir pball Aug 2020 #62

Some significant voices in the community of no color think Trump is great StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #68

There always have to be a few wryter2000 Aug 2020 #77

I'm over the moon! StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #79

Me too wryter2000 Aug 2020 #126

I've seen The Root quoted here a LOT sir pball Aug 2020 #80

Whatever StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #81

Cool, so how many times do I have to say sir pball Aug 2020 #82

Me doing is me is YEAH KAM! She's a beast and I love her sir pball Aug 2020 #84

"Michael Harriot, the author of the article I quoted, WHICH I DO NOT AGREE WITH," KS Toronado Aug 2020 #135

Name a candidate who is mcar Aug 2020 #85

I apologize for this post. I 100% support Kamala. sir pball Aug 2020 #89

And yet another post going on and on about Michael Harriot and how he can't stand Kamala StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #90

StarfishSaver....I'm ABSOLUTELY thrilled as I think many of us are... Upthevibe Aug 2020 #100

Oh Happy Day!!! StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #107

This message was self-deleted by its author tiredtoo Aug 2020 #37

I said every black person I know StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author tiredtoo Aug 2020 #106

Congrats on your 10,000th post PatSeg Aug 2020 #38

K&R brer cat Aug 2020 #39

YAYYYYY!!!! mindfulNJ Aug 2020 #41

I'm feeling so happy that suddenly lunatica Aug 2020 #44

Couldn't agree more! calimary Aug 2020 #47

yeah there is nothing "token" or "pandering" about this pick....... Takket Aug 2020 #50

At 5-feet-2 jayschool2013 Aug 2020 #51

I've met her. She's so tiny in person Sympthsical Aug 2020 #119

brains, youth and beauty Skittles Aug 2020 #52

It's a smart move TlalocW Aug 2020 #54

Bazinga! Congratulations on reaching that milestone. I posted a video of Harris grilling Barr.... George II Aug 2020 #55

yep bigtree Aug 2020 #56

Congrats! Even the Rice supporters among my friends and family are happy today. As am I!... nt Blasphemer Aug 2020 #57

Awesome. But now, hamsterjill Aug 2020 #59

Told ya. Chillin sometimes is a plus. boston bean Aug 2020 #60

I love "tough" Kamela -like when she talks about trump's "rapsheet' - hahahahahha Peregrine Took Aug 2020 #61

Good news, elleng Aug 2020 #64

Can't wait for the debate where she dismantles Mike Pence AdamGG Aug 2020 #66

Two milestones, woo hoo! ucrdem Aug 2020 #69

if they win fair and square , i want to turn my flag avatar from upside down to upside right. AllaN01Bear Aug 2020 #70

I'm a little in shock right now because I wanted it to be Kamala so badly and betsuni Aug 2020 #72

Totally agree with you! honest.abe Aug 2020 #73

She is in the cat birds seat for the presidency... Historic NY Aug 2020 #74

Congrats on your 10,000th post! And what a post with which to celebrate? niyad Aug 2020 #75

I know, right? StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #78

It's a superb choice peggysue2 Aug 2020 #86

I remain a strong EW supporter... Layzeebeaver Aug 2020 #87

Can't wait to watch her send Pence crying back to Mother. meadowlander Aug 2020 #88

... StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #92

Me too. Except one. Literally cannot understand how he is a MAGAt. AllyCat Aug 2020 #91

KnR N_E_1 for Tennis Aug 2020 #93

Which state are you in? jorgevlorgan Aug 2020 #94

That's good to hear, thank you. berni_mccoy Aug 2020 #95

I think Democrats in general, warmfeet Aug 2020 #96

StarfishSaver: YES!!!!! I could not be happier! Upthevibe Aug 2020 #97

I'm so Happy for that!! Cha Aug 2020 #99

After 3 1/2 years of living hell, I am ready for this! Initech Aug 2020 #101

Great post y congrats! Tambien..every Hispana Latina, Chicana that I know RestoreAmerica2020 Aug 2020 #102

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2020 #105

Can't speak for Black folks. But I'll tell you one thing... GulfCoast66 Aug 2020 #108

I feel like you do StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #110

No. We are going to do this! GulfCoast66 Aug 2020 #113

... StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #115

I know that BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #109

This is a great article StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #111

Some extra turnout here in Philly and hopefully no Jill Stein nonsense BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #114

Same in Detroit and Milwaukee. And Florida. GulfCoast66 Aug 2020 #117

Florida & North Carolina would be biggies to get back in the (D) column BumRushDaShow Aug 2020 #118

Think Florida will be ours. GulfCoast66 Aug 2020 #120

If she can win TX which we need because Trump WILL Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2020 #122

Delighted to be your 300th rec, friend :) Pluvious Aug 2020 #123

Thanks! StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #124

K&R.-Congrats on 10,000. I am also so happy at the choice of Kamala, and watching all the c-rational Aug 2020 #125

Thanks! StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #129

Oh please Lithos Aug 2020 #127

"ALL people are losing their minds" StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #130

Sorry Lithos Aug 2020 #132

... StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #134

Im so stoked right now! Squidly Aug 2020 #128

Thanks! StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #131

Many non-blacks doing a happy dance, too!!! Sogo Aug 2020 #133

Congrats on post 10K! CountMyVote4Reality Aug 2020 #136

Go Biden-Harris 2020 CatLady78 Aug 2020 #137

How wonderful!! 👍🏾👏🏾👏👏🏿 BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2020 #140

I'm glad to hear that the news is received well. aikoaiko Aug 2020 #142

Not to mention young people - cilla4progress Aug 2020 #143

K&R ismnotwasm Aug 2020 #144

Sooo exciting... electric_blue68 Aug 2020 #146

It's a great feeling, isn't it? StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #147

Yes it is! And you're welcome. : ) electric_blue68 Aug 2020 #149

Biden/Harris billymerk Aug 2020 #148

Kamala is already a person of amazing accomplishment, and I think she is just beginning. Midnight Writer Aug 2020 #152