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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: This primary solidified the Log-Cabinization of the Social Left [View all]tabasco
(22,974 posts)39. How appropriate that the first response you got
perfectly exemplifies the shallow thinking you discussed in your article.
Very sad, as well.
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I'm sure people appreciate you mansplaining/whitesplaining how their civil rights
geek tragedy
Jun 2016
#1
But what you place in quotation marks is not what Prism said at all, it's your characterization
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2016
#19
Yes. Because we are right up there with the pets. And they STILL don't see it.
Squinch
Jun 2016
#125
...yes and that's the position you staked-out against the argument Prism made.
Chan790
Jun 2016
#153
The person you are replying to systematically uses that strawman to avoid talking about
AgingAmerican
Jun 2016
#69
especially after someone sent me that email warning me not to criticize white men
La Lioness Priyanka
Jun 2016
#136
ugh, yeah. had to change my phone number and everything. super annoying.
La Lioness Priyanka
Jun 2016
#138
thanks. the internet is very hostile to women and POC who are critical of whiteness and maleness
La Lioness Priyanka
Jun 2016
#140
Same argument, different words. If they don't get it after all this time, and after their
Squinch
Jun 2016
#131
'paleo socialist' is the 'insulting' 'talking point' of the day from the establishment camp*
Viva_La_Revolution
Jun 2016
#38
historic levels of violence, legacy of slavery and apartheid, vast geographic size,
geek tragedy
Jun 2016
#178
The OP's point seems to be that women & PoC & LGBT should ignore their civil rights issues and...
Lord Magus
Jun 2016
#114
It's a vile slam against anyone who thinks civil rights could be more important than economic issues
Lord Magus
Jun 2016
#165
Let me womansplain to you. This old Latina is telling that old white man what is important to me,
Autumn
Jun 2016
#60
In this primary season, economic injustice became "That White Male Thing!"
Alex4Martinez
Jun 2016
#11
I'm getting that you don't get who is being dismissed by its use in this case.
Chan790
Jun 2016
#162
And don't forget that we are being selfish in wanting our needs to be acknowledged, rather than
Squinch
Jun 2016
#42
Yes. We COULD address economic issues AND social issues at the same time. That is the
Squinch
Jun 2016
#56
He has never addressed social issues unless he has been dragged to it kicking and screaming
Squinch
Jun 2016
#70
And check in with me in 2 years to see if Sanders, as a Senator, has done any of what you list.
Squinch
Jun 2016
#80
Also, we're on crack. Don't forget that part. But he isn't condescending. No sir!
Squinch
Jun 2016
#133
I think the OP did that. Your first response was put down buzz words and not debate (NT)
Rilgin
Jun 2016
#121
Here's a short/sweet look at the socially liberal/fiscally conservative canard.
Snarkoleptic
Jun 2016
#30
This is no accident, misunderstanding, or misdiagnosis but an aggressive and willful effort
TheKentuckian
Jun 2016
#32
Let me guess: you are completely unaware of the irony and projection in your OP, aren't you?
Squinch
Jun 2016
#41
"Convoluted political analyses on how priorities are set are irrelevant. "
BumRushDaShow
Jun 2016
#99
I used to think it was just the GOP design.....I'm thinking I was wrong in that naive assumption
Armstead
Jun 2016
#55
"Identity politics" is a term invented by the right to dismiss civil rights and social justice.
Lord Magus
Jun 2016
#115
Overt Strawman... denotes lack of listening and minimizing of Dem Base issues
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#186
everyone who deviates from your definitions is a crack head. thanks for sharing nt
msongs
Jun 2016
#94
Intersectionality means actually listening to what the people in that group have to say.
Starry Messenger
Jun 2016
#100
Neoliberal economics fix sexisim and racism how? What is all of this fixing Clinton is
TheKentuckian
Jun 2016
#146
yes, including the part where a white dude sneered at women's and black folks' civil rights as "pet
geek tragedy
Jun 2016
#112
This is really true. People of color were talking about BS's shortcomings with them very
Squinch
Jun 2016
#129
Yes, its the same damn strawman from a year ago... dem base priorities are as diverse as the
uponit7771
Jun 2016
#187
I think some people just don't like the poor very much. They think we're all stupid and bigoted.
DemocraticWing
Jun 2016
#163