BLM is not a.....

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Sunday August 09, 2015 · 9:53 AM PDT

2015/08/09 · 09:53

.....a constituency block to be won. And for progressive to think that they are misses the point. And for those that think they should be a constituency block, you are essentially saying BLM should become apart of the system we so abhor.

I remember the same charges leveled at OWS. People were saying "why don't they run candidates for the democratic party", or "why don't they support candidate XYZ". And OWS pushed backed saying they wanted systemic changes, not just be another vote at the democratic convention.

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Thursday July 30, 2015 · 2:47 PM PDT

2015/07/30 · 14:47

This is just a quick diary. They are having hearings into Sandra Bland arrest in the Texas House of Representative, now

Hearings

"Black Lives Matter", Bernie, Hillary, O'Malley, and blind spots

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Wednesday July 22, 2015 · 4:22 PM PDT

2015/07/22 · 16:22

Most of you may know me from Black Kos as the science writer. I haven't written a diary here in a long time (been busy with work and health). I pretty much just stuck with the Black Kos arena. Don't get me wrong, I lurk in other diaries, and sometimes comment but haven't done one in a long.

However, with the BLM movement becoming more prominent and this...ahem...blind spot that was exposed (and it is a blind spot) at NN15, we need to address the issue(s) and not become human political signs sitting along the road of discussion. Those of us in marginalized communities need our fellow progressives to began understanding our issues on a more intimate level, not just boiler plate. I have been struggling with explaining to friends why what the BLM movement did WAS needed. However, the common refrain is "....but he/she is on your side....". So here's my attempt in, long form, to rebut that kind of thinking.

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Thursday April 16, 2009 · 5:24 PM PDT

2009/04/16 · 17:24

Much has been said about the release of these torture memos today. Undoubtedly some are happy, some not so happy, and some like me who are a little confused as to the "balance" President Obama is trying to strike.

While I understand that some information has to stay redacted, why would you give a blanket cover to CIA operatives who may have committed torture under the "good faith" of legalisms coming from the executive branch.

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Tuesday February 10, 2009 · 6:40 AM PST

2009/02/10 · 06:40

While over here in America we are still debating whether to use the word "torture" or, "harsh interrogation technique", some of the judges in overseeing terrorism cases in Great Britain are coming to their senses. In the case of Binyam Mohamed, judges have ordered formerly blacked-out documents released. And what's contained in them is disturbing.

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Thursday February 05, 2009 · 8:27 AM PST

2009/02/05 · 08:27

After Dick Cheney feasted on the blood of orphan children, he apparently thinks people still care what he thinks. My response:

Cheney you should be worry about UN-securing your spot in HELL, rather than what Obama is doing.

(This applies to you too Bush, Condi, Andy, Gonzo, and for extra measure you Bernie Maddoff)

CBO Report Being Quoted To Stop Stimulus Plan Non Existent

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Saturday January 24, 2009 · 11:41 AM PST

2009/01/24 · 11:41

I hope Obama is seeing that for all his attempts at bi-partisanship, republicans are still willing to LIE. Apparently, a CBO report that republicans leaked to the AP wasn't complete, nor was it really a report.

Reports of a recent study by the Congressional Budget Office, showing that the vast majority of the money in the stimulus package won't be spent until after 2010, have Democrats on the defensive and the GOP calling for a pullback in wasteful spending.

Funny thing is, there is no such report.

"We did not issue any report, any analysis or any study," a CBO aide told the Huffington Post.

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Monday January 12, 2009 · 10:25 AM PST

2009/01/12 · 10:25

This will be very short but I was listening to a debate between Lanny Davis, and Neve Gordon about the I/P crisis on DemocracyNow. Mr. Gordon is a professor in Israel. What I consider a bombshell, was exposed.

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Sunday December 21, 2008 · 4:10 PM PST

2008/12/21 · 16:10

As one of the editors of Black Kos, I feel I must register my feelings on this matter. However, I don't presume to speak for the other editors, nor do I presume to speak for all black people.

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Tuesday November 18, 2008 · 5:45 PM PST

2008/11/18 · 17:45

In the idiocy that sometime plagues the democratic party, not punishing Joe Lieberman has to be the worst. Congress relies on "friendship" more than actual doing the peoples business. And that's why we always find ourselves in these situation of not following through with accountability. So while we are in the "reconciling" mood, let's invite Zell Miller back. It'll be a shoe-in. He did the same thing as Lieberman, and we know what the democrats will do, if today is any indication. They can't say NO because their feelings were hurt, or because Zell showed no party loyalty because neither did Lieberman.

I say welcome back Zell Miller we missed ya.......

McCain Had A Hollywood Fundraiser Too, Or Did He Forget

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Wednesday September 17, 2008 · 4:59 AM PDT

2008/09/17 · 04:59

This is a short one, but yesterday McBush criticized Obama for a fundraiser in Hollywood with his "friend".

"He talks about siding with the people just before he flew off for a fundraiser in Hollywood with Barbra Streisand and his celebrity friends" McCain said of his rival. "Let me tell you, my friends, there's no place I'd rather be than right here with the working men and women of Ohio." -- McCain

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Wednesday September 10, 2008 · 1:21 PM PDT

2008/09/10 · 13:21

(Putting on tinfoil hat) Well if I didn't know better I would almost say that the housing crisis was planned. We knew the Republican were going to engage in vote caging, but taking advantage of people who have lost their homes, that's not change we can believe in.

Michigan Republicans plan to foreclose African American voters.

The chairman of the Republican Party in Macomb County Michigan, a key swing county in a key swing state, is planning to use a list of foreclosed homes to block people from voting in the upcoming election as part of the state GOP’s effort to challenge some voters on Election Day.

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