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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:38 PM Original message |
Liberals&Progressives Listen up... now y'all will get a HUGE wakeup call about racism in Murka. |
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skooooo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:39 PM Response to Original message |
1. what makes you think... |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:42 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. I'm not talkin to those who know. I'm talkin to those who think they know and post shit |
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skooooo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:52 PM Response to Reply #5 |
14. I think it's so cool.. |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:57 PM Response to Reply #14 |
23. Says some positve shit about Iowa. If GA had been first...you'd have been |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:42 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. What Xultar is saying is that if you are invested in Obama, the racism will now become personal |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:44 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. DING DING DING! Great post. |
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mrreowwr_kittty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 05:05 AM Response to Reply #6 |
53. Very, very true |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:24 AM Response to Reply #6 |
61. When it's personal it always hits home harder. |
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fortyfeetunder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 05:22 PM Response to Reply #6 |
73. I wish I could recommend this post. |
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BlueJazz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:46 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. I agree..I think the majority of DUer's know all to well about how the ... |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:52 PM Response to Reply #8 |
13. True...but the race card is played on a daily basis and it is an issue for me |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:53 PM Response to Reply #8 |
16. But if you care about Obama and support him, the experience will be "gut level" |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:03 AM Response to Reply #16 |
32. The gut thing is what I'm hoping people experience. It is an opportuntiy for us |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:29 AM Response to Reply #32 |
62. They said a black man could NEVER be Gov of Mass |
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Terran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:32 AM Response to Reply #1 |
63. Many white people who think they know this already... |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 05:31 PM Response to Reply #63 |
76. Usually if their son or daughter marry a black person is when they |
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Bicoastal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
2. You may be right... |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:47 PM Response to Reply #2 |
10. True dat. It had to happen. |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
3. If nothing else, Xultar, Obama's candidacy will foreground a lot of these issues |
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Hutzpa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:49 PM Response to Reply #3 |
12. Maybe, just maybe...... |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:56 PM Response to Reply #3 |
20. I hope so. I live in a world where a white woman still thinks I will steal her purse. |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:03 AM Response to Reply #20 |
31. Barak's candidacy is a first, Xultar, and I think there will be a lot more happening |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:06 AM Response to Reply #31 |
34. Let's jope Obama's candidacy triggers some diarrhea of the mouth for Rush. |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:08 AM Response to Reply #34 |
37. Your lips to God's ears, hon. I'd love to see that piece of human waste self-destruct |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 05:34 PM Response to Reply #34 |
77. "lumpy ass" |
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LooseWilly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 05:02 AM Response to Reply #20 |
51. I guess I gotta chime in here |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:41 PM Response to Original message |
4. You're right, but I do disagree with one of your points. |
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Fire Walk With Me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:47 PM Response to Original message |
9. I'm sorry but I cannot finish reading your post. |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:48 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Is it Britney? Let's hope. After she's gone we'll get some real fuckin news in this joint. |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:55 PM Response to Reply #11 |
19. Much as I agree, it's the media that makes Britney a point of focus, not the girl herself |
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CitizenLeft (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 04:12 AM Response to Reply #11 |
48. ROTFL! |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 05:03 AM Response to Reply #11 |
52. My local 11:00PM news here in Los Angeles |
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ieoeja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 04:55 PM Response to Reply #52 |
71. In your news' defense... |
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Darth_Kitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:53 PM Response to Reply #9 |
18. Well, we all know how easy women have it in the world. |
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Fire Walk With Me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:59 PM Response to Reply #18 |
26. I'm not sure what you mean. I'm merely mocking MSM and those who suckle at the glass teat. |
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Darth_Kitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:08 AM Response to Reply #26 |
38. Yeah, I don't like media sensationalism either. |
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avaistheone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:52 PM Response to Original message |
15. I think your post is divisive and negative. |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:57 PM Response to Reply #15 |
21. You're not getting the whole picture. It's about white voters who connect with Obama |
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Blue_Roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:57 PM Response to Reply #15 |
22. you've got to be kidding |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:59 PM Original message |
See what I'm talking about. |
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Blue_Roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:07 AM Response to Original message |
36. I grew up in Louisiana in the 1960's so I can tell |
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ejbr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:59 PM Response to Reply #15 |
24. Racism is divisive and negative |
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Terran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:37 AM Response to Reply #15 |
64. Wow, how republican of you. |
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Blue_Roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
17. yep |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jan-03-08 11:59 PM Response to Original message |
25. Let's hope it's a learning experience for the country |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:01 AM Response to Original message |
27. It's gonna be a bumpy ride |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:02 AM Response to Reply #27 |
28. I do too. Liberals, Progressives, Democrats, and Independents will all learn alot. |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:03 AM Response to Reply #28 |
30. Oh, they'll learn |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 01:18 AM Response to Reply #27 |
44. It will be very good for this county. |
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alcibiades_mystery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:02 AM Response to Original message |
29. Spot on right as always xultar |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:04 AM Response to Original message |
33. If you move to Hawaii you'll get it, with everybody else |
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AspenRose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:07 AM Response to Original message |
35. It's already started |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:09 AM Response to Reply #35 |
39. Good Lord! |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:14 AM Response to Reply #39 |
41. It was posted a few times in the last couple of weeks. I'll look for it and PM you |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:16 AM Response to Reply #41 |
42. Thanks. I've been off the board except for an occasional quick look-see |
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AspenRose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 04:33 PM Response to Reply #42 |
69. Here you go |
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Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 05:12 PM Response to Reply #69 |
72. Thanks so much |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:11 AM Response to Reply #35 |
40. Yup...But the more it happens the more it will be reported...It may force |
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GOPGoindown (55 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 01:13 AM Response to Original message |
43. I hear ya |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:53 AM Response to Reply #43 |
59. I have concerns as well. Not because of his policies or stances...but because of RACE. |
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Triana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 01:20 AM Response to Original message |
45. I deal w/ sexism on a daily basis - I hear ya. I've gotten the "too sensitive" meme too... |
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CarbonDate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 04:32 AM Response to Reply #45 |
49. As an atheist, I've received that line myself from Christians. |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 03:42 AM Response to Original message |
46. k&r |
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Behind the Aegis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 04:05 AM Response to Original message |
47. Good to see you again! |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:46 AM Response to Reply #47 |
55. OMG. MY BOYs. How y'all doin. I gotta PM you the link to our album |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 04:41 AM Response to Original message |
50. I suspect you are right |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 05:43 PM Response to Reply #50 |
79. Just remember these were Democrats and Independents....not Republicans. nt |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 05:11 AM Response to Original message |
54. Went thru that years ago |
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xultar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:48 AM Response to Reply #54 |
56. There are some sick fucks out there. I think the more white liberals deal with while |
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Karenina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 12:37 PM Response to Reply #56 |
66. SPOT ON, Xultar!!! K&R!!! |
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Blarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:51 AM Response to Original message |
57. Racism in America ? |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 08:51 AM Response to Original message |
58. While rascism is very much a factor rekindled by the rightwing, |
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Terran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:38 AM Response to Reply #58 |
65. Pfft. Racism didn't need to be "rekindled". |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 03:33 PM Response to Reply #65 |
67. By rekindled, I mean bring it back to being socially |
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HamdenRice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 09:17 AM Response to Original message |
60. Great post! krnt! |
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superduperfarleft (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
68. I completely agree. |
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Cessna Invesco Palin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
70. This is an excellent point you make... |
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Karenina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 07:23 PM Response to Reply #70 |
81. And they're OFF!!! Obama's "insurgency" |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 05:23 PM Response to Original message |
74. I recommended your post without reading it Xultar! |
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fortyfeetunder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 05:30 PM Response to Original message |
75. Two thumbs up for this Xultar |
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AntiFascist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-04-08 05:40 PM Response to Original message |
78. So is this an argument to not support Obama? |
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Karenina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-05-08 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
80. Giving this another go-round |
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