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They don't even know who Cummings and Lewis are. They saw two black men and started booing SummerSnow Jul 2016 #1
As has been referenced many time - the white entitled. tonyt53 Jul 2016 #2
I agree! leftofcool Jul 2016 #3
What about young black kids booing them? David__77 Jul 2016 #4
yes, it is less repulsive. blacks did not oppress themselves. i think it's dumb La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2016 #5
I can understand that perspective. David__77 Jul 2016 #8
These men know what activism really is. liberalmuse Jul 2016 #6
I still think the worst of those brats are waving false flags Warpy Jul 2016 #7
It appears they have no sense of history--or self-awareness. Lisa D Jul 2016 #9
i expect at least one or two contrite OP's in the future, much like this one La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2016 #10
Couldn't agree more....they shamed of all those who did the hard beachbumbob Jul 2016 #11
Repulsive is the right word I think. brer cat Jul 2016 #12
Recommended. They endured beatings and more in the struggle. guillaumeb Jul 2016 #13
As a young white boy... iandhr Jul 2016 #14
Let me play a bit of Devil's Advocate here, though... Chitown Kev Jul 2016 #15
Has anyone put forth the premise they are in fact, off limits from criticism? LanternWaste Jul 2016 #16
the words "deeply repulsive" are a pretty strong indicator Chitown Kev Jul 2016 #17
I discount "repulsive" as an indication that X or Y is off-limits to criticism LanternWaste Jul 2016 #22
"repulsive" would actually be closer to "disgusting" (which has a sociological context as well) Chitown Kev Jul 2016 #24
i'm fine with them being criticized, but not with them being disrespected by their own party La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2016 #18
We're in agreement on the timing...and on the optics Chitown Kev Jul 2016 #21
I agree with ya. Quayblue Jul 2016 #37
As an excuse for rudeness and disrespect, this falls flat. procon Jul 2016 #31
To answer your question... Chitown Kev Jul 2016 #34
They are NorCal armchair socialists. Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #19
...about Michael Bloomberg... Chitown Kev Jul 2016 #23
I'm an anti school-privatization organizer. Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #25
Oh, I feel you...for sure Chitown Kev Jul 2016 #30
SINOs forjusticethunders Jul 2016 #35
They are going to be even more insufferable when they get back. Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #36
and walking out when mothers of the movement came on JI7 Jul 2016 #38
For. Real. Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #40
K&R mcar Jul 2016 #20
Asinine virtually beyond words but don't hold it against beautiful, wonderful California. 63splitwindow Jul 2016 #26
If these idiots think they are accomplishing anything at all, it could only be damaging Bernie's world wide wally Jul 2016 #27
This 66 year old white woman agrees with you. apcalc Jul 2016 #28
Hopefully Turin_C3PO Jul 2016 #29
This made me as angry as I have been during this convention. redstatebluegirl Jul 2016 #32
Yup. La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2016 #33
I am trying not to hate DonCoquixote Jul 2016 #39
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