2016 Postmortem

ericson00

(2,707 posts) Fri Mar 4, 2016, 01:45 PM Mar 2016

Russell Simmons endorses Clinton, slams Sanders [View all]

Move over, Spike Lee:

Russell Simmons is supporting Hillary Clinton’s bid for president.
The business magnate called Clinton a longtime friend and slammed her rival, Bernie Sanders, as a candidate who is insensitive to African-Americans' hardships and is making promises he can't possible keep.
“I think that Bernie Sanders is overpromising,” Simmons said Friday on CNN. “He’s insensitive to the plight of black people.”
The Def Jam co-founder hailed Clinton as the Democratic candidate with the best chance to win the general election in November and said her policies are realistic.

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Russell Simmons endorses Clinton, slams Sanders [View all] ericson00 Mar 2016 OP

He's right. Bernie's 2014 NRR interview: Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #1

Wow, so "stand with the working-class people..." scscholar Mar 2016 #3

and that dog don't hunt either. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #51

Simmons is a rich man who bought the bullshit. roguevalley Mar 2016 #96

Simmons is a member of the 1%. Unknown Beatle Mar 2016 #117

This is the interview that turned me off Sanders Il_Coniglietto Mar 2016 #10

"Easy to say when your color isn't held against you every single day" Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #12

I think he poorly worded things. Wilms Mar 2016 #18

I agree that it was poorly worded Il_Coniglietto Mar 2016 #32

What can ANYONE do about that?? Wilms Mar 2016 #54

Technically, yes, it's illegal. Il_Coniglietto Mar 2016 #84

Fantastic Post Haveadream Mar 2016 #104

See if you where not so fast Gwhittey Mar 2016 #59

I know quite a lot about him Il_Coniglietto Mar 2016 #99

Great post. Lucinda Mar 2016 #129

Sanders supporters routinely say you shouldn't base your politics on gender. BreakfastClub Mar 2016 #112

That isn't true. Bernie does NOT say that economic justice BEGETS social justice Ken Burch Mar 2016 #116

Ok Gwhittey Mar 2016 #14

By that logic, we can overcome SEXISM by electing a woman Prez! JaneyVee Mar 2016 #29

and by that logic we should have already overcome racism by electing Obama. oh wait. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #43

Bernie said it! JaneyVee Mar 2016 #44

Bernie said it!! I say IT every damn day and I want my whole damn dollar for saying it. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #56

Listen to the entire speech monicaangela Mar 2016 #69

It is a lot easier to smear TM99 Mar 2016 #109

Thank you for posting that brilliant, truthful statement. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #79

Check out Bernie's numbers with African Americans Cali_Democrat Mar 2016 #86

It's not about party for me. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #89

Well stated! n/t platitudipus Mar 2016 #111

So, you're basically saying that black people are not your political allies? Number23 Mar 2016 #113

Nope. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #118

Well considering that black people are the backbone of the Democratic Party Number23 Mar 2016 #119

As I said previously... Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #121

Your posts are definitely... someting Number23 Mar 2016 #123

Um...okay. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #124

You're absolutely right. No chance of us agreeing on anything at all. Number23 Mar 2016 #125

Thanks, another endorsement to join many others, we appreciate all. Thinkingabout Mar 2016 #2

Another person I really respected who has lost his way. Too bad. pdsimdars Mar 2016 #4

"Lost his way". Yup, Hill's realistic policies have lead him astray. oasis Mar 2016 #24

Under the bus he goes! shenmue Mar 2016 #101

THIS: "... and said her policies are realistic." NurseJackie Mar 2016 #5

Of course somebody described as a business magnate BernieforPres2016 Mar 2016 #6

Where are russell simmons clothes made? Phat Farm? Probably makes his money by slaves or something Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #7

You realize Spike Lee has a long and profitable sufrommich Mar 2016 #22

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #34

You think Russell Simmons owns slaves. RUSSELL SIMMONS. auntpurl Mar 2016 #38

He probably doesn't OWN them. I'm just asking questions here... Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author ThePhilosopher04 Mar 2016 #93

Did you really just accuse Russell Simmons of owning slaves? sufrommich Mar 2016 #46

I genuinely can't believe some of the things I read on here these days. auntpurl Mar 2016 #52

Let's stick to the topic: Russell Simmons' sweatshops Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #61

No. I asked where his clothes are made. Particularly Phat Farm? Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #60

"Russel Simmons most likely does not OWN slaves" sufrommich Mar 2016 #65

Depends what you mean by OWN and what you mean by SLAVE Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #70

That hole you keep digging can't get much deeper. zappaman Mar 2016 #120

I don't know about that, we should just wait before we speak on it bravenak Mar 2016 #126

oh? wobble Mar 2016 #75

Really. auntpurl Mar 2016 #30

His Children's Stepfather is Goldman-Sachs Banker Embroiled in SCANDAL... AzDar Mar 2016 #8

K&R KoKo Mar 2016 #49

Very interesting! Very, Very interesting. jillan Mar 2016 #50

Kicking smiley Mar 2016 #72

he sounds like he could use a sympathetic president Enrique Mar 2016 #127

Someone with an estimated net worth of $325 million endorses Clinton? That Guy 888 Mar 2016 #9

IOKIYAB Hiraeth Mar 2016 #15

I'm shocked also, shocked that there's gambling going on here Autumn Mar 2016 #16

Your winnings, sir. That Guy 888 Mar 2016 #20

Lol.. yeah... next! dana_b Mar 2016 #31

Not only very wealthy TM99 Mar 2016 #110

Exactly! nt Duppers Mar 2016 #131

K&R UtahLib Mar 2016 #11

Russell and Killer Mike should debate Chelsea2032 Mar 2016 #13

and Nina Turner should mediate Hiraeth Mar 2016 #17

She is great. Chelsea2032 Mar 2016 #21

Love her Hiraeth Mar 2016 #33

DU rec... SidDithers Mar 2016 #19

Great Debate Chelsea2032 Mar 2016 #25

Whatever UglyGreed Mar 2016 #23

Powerful Picture Chelsea2032 Mar 2016 #27

indeed UglyGreed Mar 2016 #37

Is that Bernie? Darb Mar 2016 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author Hiraeth Mar 2016 #35

Mine was a goof. Darb Mar 2016 #41

then smoke it dude. I am ahead of you already. none goofier around here. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #45

Peace. Darb Mar 2016 #55

peace Hiraeth Mar 2016 #58

Be careful next time your joking around with someone. bunnies Mar 2016 #64

not surprised. at. all. will self delete it. thanks for telling me. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #66

Glad you survived. bunnies Mar 2016 #68

thanks for telling me. makes me wonder what all posts are mine are alerted and survive and I Hiraeth Mar 2016 #73

It would be cool if there was a spot on our 'my posts' section that told us. bunnies Mar 2016 #76

Yup Bernie UglyGreed Mar 2016 #36

Agreed. Darb Mar 2016 #40

Yes, he's been just awful with POC whatchamacallit Mar 2016 #53

Simmons' just thinking about his money. Hillary in the White House will keep his money desmiller Mar 2016 #57

Susan Sarandon UglyGreed Mar 2016 #62

Indeed. desmiller Mar 2016 #63

Under the bus you go, bro. Darb Mar 2016 #26

well at least it is a nice bus. after all millionaires buy the best. Hiraeth Mar 2016 #39

He gets it. grossproffit Mar 2016 #47

He sure does, with a net worth of $325 million. Octafish Mar 2016 #71

Conscience-free rich assholes whatchamacallit Mar 2016 #74

Not Surprised. desmiller Mar 2016 #48

K&R ismnotwasm Mar 2016 #67

Surprise. A multi millionaire endorses Clinton. N/T. Scruffy1 Mar 2016 #77

rec riversedge Mar 2016 #78

A multimillionaire business magnate endorses the corporate candidate? How shocking. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2016 #80

K & R Iliyah Mar 2016 #81

Russell Simmons? The same one that is being sued for ripping off people with his pre-paid visa cards jillan Mar 2016 #82

He's getting mauled on Twitter whatchamacallit Mar 2016 #83

This is what happens when you endorse someone and slam the other opponent on hearsay. jillan Mar 2016 #87

Exactly how I felt too whatchamacallit Mar 2016 #88

I am sure it has nothing to do with this 4Q2u2 Mar 2016 #85

Tim Black says it better than an I can NWCorona Mar 2016 #90

MAN 4Q2u2 Mar 2016 #91

I feel it is definitely on the extreme NWCorona Mar 2016 #92

Extreme No 4Q2u2 Mar 2016 #95

Agreed! I only say that as even tho I don't NWCorona Mar 2016 #98

who's russell simmons? do I care? greymouse Mar 2016 #94

Look it up shenmue Mar 2016 #102

Oh Russell Simmons bec Mar 2016 #97

You mean the rich guy's for Clinton? Phlem Mar 2016 #100

Who could have guess? sarge43 Mar 2016 #103

I stopped reading at retrowire Mar 2016 #105

My respect for Simmons... gregcrawford Mar 2016 #106

Haha Shadowflash Mar 2016 #107

Lies about Bernie Sanders being insensitive to AA hardships and the rest as well. Cleita Mar 2016 #108

I don't even care about this endorsement but I'm recing for all of the idiotic comments in this Number23 Mar 2016 #114

Russell got hit with a bad report card on Tuesday from the CFPB Bluenorthwest Mar 2016 #115

he might be right about Bernie being insensitive to his plight Enrique Mar 2016 #128

Who? Fearless Mar 2016 #122

He called Bernie first about an endorsement. madfloridian Mar 2016 #130