Yeah, I support BLM and will be voting Biden/Harris.

So I guess you can!

Wouldn’t it be wild if people used the BLM movement as a deterrent against getting the most racist president since the pre-Civil Rights era out of office? Wouldn’t that just be a riot?

I normally disagree with Robert Schtuck (or whatever), but the left really has become self-defeating. As someone who was raised in a firmly progressive household in the ‘80s, and can see the strides forward between the Reagan era and the Obama era — even with all the blemishes that administration had — it’s extraordinarily disheartening to see liberal voters actively working against their own interests, but then again I’m used to it. Haha.

Sev, I have no doubt there are others such as yourself who will try and do both......let’s look at what you are supporting:

Black Lives Matter and the Family

The organization’s website says:

“We disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure requirement by supporting each other as extended families and “villages” that collectively care for one another, especially our children, to the degree that mothers, parents, and children are comfortable.“

Why Marxist Organizations Like BLM Seek to Dismantle the "Western Nuclear Family"

“This idea isn’t unique to BLM, of course. “Disrupting” the “nuclear family” is a commonly stated goal among Maxist organizations. Given that BLM’s founders have specifically claimed to be “trained Marxists,” we should not be surprised that the organization's leadership has embraced a Marxian view of the family.

But where does this hostility toward the family originate?”

How Black Lives Matter’s Antagonism To Marriage And Family Hurts Black Americans

BLM seeks to dismantle the very institution that research consistently shows is most likely to aid and empower black Americans: the natural family.

“As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. noted, “The group consisting of mother, father and child is the main educational agency of mankind.” King was speaking of the nuclear family.“

“But they don’t stop there. Black Lives Matter also advocates other family redefinitions long at odds with most African Americans’ views, stating, “We foster a queer‐affirming network. When we gather, we do so with the intention of freeing ourselves from the tight grip of heteronormative thinking, or rather, the belief that all in the world are heterosexual.”

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As a human being, there are so many things to dislike Kamala Harris. She ran as an “Indian” when running for the Senate, but she now identifies as “black” when selected as the VP candidate......do the free minded freethinkers not realize this because Kamala did very little to “help” the black community when she had the power and authority to do so!!!



Kamala Harris Turned a Blind Eye to Police Brutality

How Kamala Harris Fought to Keep Nonviolent Prisoners Locked Up

“Harris and her legal team filed motions that were condemned by judges and legal experts as obstructionist, bad-faith, and nonsensical, at one point even suggesting that the Supreme Court lacked the jurisdiction to order a reduction in California’s prison population.“

Kamala Harris Had Nearly 2,000 People Locked Up On Marijuana Charges

KAMALA HARRIS HAS BEEN TOUGH ON BLACK PEOPLE, NOT CRIME

“As someone from the Bay Area and living in Oakland, I am constantly reminded of her history of locking up Black people in the Bay Area. Her track record consists of terrorizing Black communities through the prison industrial complex and she has consistently shown herself to be an enemy to the masses of Black people.


“Kamala is not for the people. She even defended the 3 strikes law, in which Black people are incarcerated at a rate 12 times higher than whites. Kamala Harris has demonstrated through her actions that she does not value Black lives, but rather supports our death via the carceral state.“

Did Kamala Harris block evidence that would have freed inmates?

“Tulsi Gabbard claimed Harris “blocked evidence that would have freed an innocent man from death row until the courts forced her to do so.”

“Gabbard is correct that Harris did not pursue all evidence in the case she referenced“


Original Pechanga tweet

“Kamala Harris: Joe Biden has a racist past. We can’t let a man like this become president.

Also Kamala Harris: Sure, I’ll be your VP.

Kamala supports APARTHEID:“



I could care less about her race, but lots of Californians feel strongly about it! The way I see it, and more importantly, the way the voters are going to see it come November:

HYPOCRISY = trying to support both BLM and Kamala Harris

that michelle obama speech was great last night

I just watched it. It's a shame that she has practically "vowed" to never seek public office. One can only hope her powerful words move enough people for the U.S. to make a 180º.

Loved Trump gloating about how she had pre-recorded the speech and had said how many people had died from Covid. Basically him saying "Actually it's worse than that now" big brains.

Michelle was equally as poignant before

It was something of Michelle Obama to accuse President Trump of "turning our back on alliances" days after he brokered a peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, two allies the Obama-Biden administration spurned and placed in danger.

TV News HQ tweet

“DNC TV RATINGS PLUNGE: Initial ratings numbers now coming in show an approximate 50% drop in the DNC’sTV audiences from 2016 on the broadcast nets. Final numbers, including cable news, are due later, but they are expected to show a 40% fall.“

so nice to watch that roll call

Horseshit. The JCPOA was ultimately beneficial for the whole region, just not for Bibi and the UAE. (And the latter are Islamic! The horror!)





Just like his Dear Leader, Dick Cancer here believes ratings are where it's at; forget about truth, intelligence, eloquency, compassion. Anyway, don't worry, DC - with a little luck they'll just have to cut off your balls, which are evidently worthless.

Joe Biden just said: “Hey There, I’m Joe Biden’s Husband”

nice program, looking forward to tomorrow

The DNC’s second night was about normal, decent people. We need more of them.

Opinion by
Jennifer Rubin
Columnist
August 18, 2020 at 10:06 p.m. MDT

Democratic convention producers on Tuesday had their work cut out for themselves trying to meet the bar set on Monday, when slick videos, compelling music and stellar speeches from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and former first lady Michelle Obama helped put the party’s best foot forward.

A keynote address delivered by 17 rising stars was not so much a speech as a display of diversity and youthful engagement. It ended with extended remarks from Stacey Abrams, who projects maturity, gravitas and high-mindedness. Overall, the address was a smart way to connect with young voters, whose participation Democrats will need in November.

An elegant Sally Yates spoke earnestly about President Trump’s abuse of power and corruption. “From the moment President Trump took office, he he’s used his position to benefit himself rather than our country,” she said. “He’s trampled the rule of law. … Rather than standing up to Vladimir Putin, he fawns over a dictator who’s still trying to interfere in our elections.” She continued, “Put simply, he treats our country like it’s his family business — this time bankrupting our nation’s moral authority at home and abroad. But our country doesn’t belong to him. It belongs to all of us.”

In attesting to Joe Biden’s character, she said simply, “We need a president who respects our laws.” If Democrats want to bury Trump in the suburbs and with college-educated voters, Yates is exactly the right messenger. Should she want a political career, her potential seems unlimited. An easy manner, lovely speaking voice, obvious legal smarts and devotion to principle add up to an impressive package.

Bill Clinton, strategically placed outside the 10-11 p.m. hour of network coverage, followed former president Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter (heard but not seen), who in their 90s, reminded us how long it has been since they were in office. (The current Democratic nominee is as distant from the Carters’ time in the White House as they were from FDR.) Clinton once more inhabited the explainer in chief, adding in a few zingers. (“If you want a president who defines the job as spending hours a day watching TV and zapping people on social media, he’s your man.”) He was limited to just five minutes, but he showed he can still deliver a political punch. (“You know what Trump will do with four more years: blame, bully and belittle. And you know what Joe Biden will do: build back better.”) But his limited role only served to emphasize this is not his party.

In the ordinary-American-turned-star category, Jacquelyn Brittany, the elevator operator in the New York Times building, spoke earnestly. She recalled that when Biden met her, he “saw” her, and he “has room in his heart for more than just himself.” (Hmm, unlike …):

The trip around the country for the roll call, putting delegates in their home states and territories, was wonderfully entertaining and uplifting, a lovely reminder of the diversity and beauty of the country. Of all the virtual elements that should survive if we return to regular conventions, this tops the list.

A segment on health care featured ordinary people talking about their experiences with life-threatening illness. They spoke movingly of the fear of losing health-care coverage that Trump has tried to take away. Ady Barkan, the ALS patient and health-care advocate, closed this portion. It was heartbreaking to witness his physical deterioration interspersed with scenes holding his young son. This was a powerful reminder that health care is about real people.

Even the section on foreign policy — not usually a crowd pleaser — was turned into a punchy montage of top foreign policy names — including former ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch — singing Biden’s praises and excoriating Trump’s recklessness. A short speech from Colin Powell set up a moving film about Biden’s relationship with Sen. John McCain, narrated by his widow, Cindy. It was a poignant statement of the collapse of the Republican Party, and there was little doubt McCain would have endorsed Biden.

Finally, a film featuring Jill Biden, her family, her marriage and her career as a teacher underscored: This is a loving, loyal and decent family. Speaking from a classroom, she could empathize with the parents, students and teachers whose schools are closed. Her account of coming into the Biden family, making a family whole, came from the heart. “How do you make a broken family whole? The same way you make a nation whole — with love,” she said. She related the loss of their son Beau. “Four days after Beau’s funeral, I watched Joe shave and put on his suit,” she recounted. “I saw him steel himself in the mirror — take a breath, put his shoulders back and walk out into a world empty of our son. He went back to work. That’s just who he is.” She offered something many pine for: “We haven’t given up. We just need leadership worthy of our nation. Worthy of you. Honest leadership to bring us back together — to recover from this pandemic and prepare for whatever else is next.”

The message was unmistakable: These are normal, decent, loving and kind people. We could use that about now.

The highlights: The roll call, Sally Yates, Jacquelyn Brittany, Ady Barkan, the McCain film and Jill Biden.

[quote=!@#$%!]The DNC’s second night was about normal, decent people. We need more of them.

And William Jefferson Clinton's at the top of that list, right? Normal and decent, for sure. Lay off the crack pipe, man.

nice opening commercial with longstanding republicans who can’t deal with the type of person we have in the white house any longer

oh here comes ms. nancy

she’s gonna tear agent orange a new one lolololol

wait no this is hilary wtf

give us nancy

...

OH HERE SHE COMES


ah, i wanted more zingers, but she did great

here’s elizabeth warren making the best arguments for expanding child care

infrastructure!

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“this crisis is on donald trump and the republicans who enable him”

indeed

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here’s barack!

“trump hasn’t grown into the job because he can’t” - i dont know whether to laugh or cry. both, then.

that was such a good speech. listen up, cynics.

well well well here comes our next vp

I'm not at the DNC, symbols. Oh you meant Harris.

Elizabeth Warren subtly saying Black Lives Matter during her DNC speech.

haha yeah, we spotted the letters

i love her policies and look forward to seeing some implemented

julia louis-dreyfus is on ha ha aha ha ah