Marxism on the Mound
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Anything and everything that isn't trumpism is marxist, socialist, and communist. There is only room for one "ism" in the world of upper middle aged white males.
How can you not read the BLM literature or see it with your eyes?
Can one of you lefties give me the true definition of BLM.
No one seems to know.
No one seems to know.
Four years ago, what is now known as the Black Lives Matter Global Network began to organize. It started out as a chapter-based, member-led organization whose mission was to build local power and to intervene when violence was inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes.
In the years since, we’ve committed to struggling together and to imagining and creating a world free of anti-Blackness, where every Black person has the social, economic, and political power to thrive.
Black Lives Matter began as a call to action in response to state-sanctioned violence and anti-Black racism. Our intention from the very beginning was to connect Black people from all over the world who have a shared desire for justice to act together in their communities. The impetus for that commitment was, and still is, the rampant and deliberate violence inflicted on us by the state.
Enraged by the death of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent acquittal of his killer, George Zimmerman, and inspired by the 31-day takeover of the Florida State Capitol by POWER U and the Dream Defenders, we took to the streets. A year later, we set out together on the Black Lives Matter Freedom Ride to Ferguson, in search of justice for Mike Brown and all of those who have been torn apart by state-sanctioned violence and anti-Black racism. Forever changed, we returned home and began building the infrastructure for the Black Lives Matter Global Network, which, even in its infancy, has become a political home for many.
Ferguson helped to catalyze a movement to which we’ve all helped give life. Organizers who call this network home have ousted anti-Black politicians, won critical legislation to benefit Black lives, and changed the terms of the debate on Blackness around the world. Through movement and relationship building, we have also helped catalyze other movements and shifted culture with an eye toward the dangerous impacts of anti-Blackness.
These are the results of our collective efforts.
The Black Lives Matter Global Network is as powerful as it is because of our membership, our partners, our supporters, our staff, and you. Our continued commitment to liberation for all Black people means we are continuing the work of our ancestors and fighting for our collective freedom because it is our duty.
Every day, we recommit to healing ourselves and each other, and to co-creating alongside comrades, allies, and family a culture where each person feels seen, heard, and supported.
We acknowledge, respect, and celebrate differences and commonalities.
We work vigorously for freedom and justice for Black people and, by extension, all people.
We intentionally build and nurture a beloved community that is bonded together through a beautiful struggle that is restorative, not depleting.
We are unapologetically Black in our positioning. In affirming that Black Lives Matter, we need not qualify our position. To love and desire freedom and justice for ourselves is a prerequisite for wanting the same for others.
We see ourselves as part of the global Black family, and we are aware of the different ways we are impacted or privileged as Black people who exist in different parts of the world.
We are guided by the fact that all Black lives matter, regardless of actual or perceived sexual identity, gender identity, gender expression, economic status, ability, disability, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, immigration status, or location.
We make space for transgender brothers and sisters to participate and lead.
We are self-reflexive and do the work required to dismantle cisgender privilege and uplift Black trans folk, especially Black trans women who continue to be disproportionately impacted by trans-antagonistic violence.
We build a space that affirms Black women and is free from sexism, misogyny, and environments in which men are centered.
We practice empathy. We engage comrades with the intent to learn about and connect with their contexts.
We make our spaces family-friendly and enable parents to fully participate with their children. We dismantle the patriarchal practice that requires mothers to work “double shifts” so that they can mother in private even as they participate in public justice work.
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.
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 (unless s/he or they disclose otherwise).
We cultivate an intergenerational and communal network free from ageism. We believe that all people, regardless of age, show up with the capacity to lead and learn.
We embody and practice justice, liberation, and peace in our engagements with one
In the years since, we’ve committed to struggling together and to imagining and creating a world free of anti-Blackness, where every Black person has the social, economic, and political power to thrive.
Black Lives Matter began as a call to action in response to state-sanctioned violence and anti-Black racism. Our intention from the very beginning was to connect Black people from all over the world who have a shared desire for justice to act together in their communities. The impetus for that commitment was, and still is, the rampant and deliberate violence inflicted on us by the state.
Enraged by the death of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent acquittal of his killer, George Zimmerman, and inspired by the 31-day takeover of the Florida State Capitol by POWER U and the Dream Defenders, we took to the streets. A year later, we set out together on the Black Lives Matter Freedom Ride to Ferguson, in search of justice for Mike Brown and all of those who have been torn apart by state-sanctioned violence and anti-Black racism. Forever changed, we returned home and began building the infrastructure for the Black Lives Matter Global Network, which, even in its infancy, has become a political home for many.
Ferguson helped to catalyze a movement to which we’ve all helped give life. Organizers who call this network home have ousted anti-Black politicians, won critical legislation to benefit Black lives, and changed the terms of the debate on Blackness around the world. Through movement and relationship building, we have also helped catalyze other movements and shifted culture with an eye toward the dangerous impacts of anti-Blackness.
These are the results of our collective efforts.
The Black Lives Matter Global Network is as powerful as it is because of our membership, our partners, our supporters, our staff, and you. Our continued commitment to liberation for all Black people means we are continuing the work of our ancestors and fighting for our collective freedom because it is our duty.
Every day, we recommit to healing ourselves and each other, and to co-creating alongside comrades, allies, and family a culture where each person feels seen, heard, and supported.
We acknowledge, respect, and celebrate differences and commonalities.
We work vigorously for freedom and justice for Black people and, by extension, all people.
We intentionally build and nurture a beloved community that is bonded together through a beautiful struggle that is restorative, not depleting.
We are unapologetically Black in our positioning. In affirming that Black Lives Matter, we need not qualify our position. To love and desire freedom and justice for ourselves is a prerequisite for wanting the same for others.
We see ourselves as part of the global Black family, and we are aware of the different ways we are impacted or privileged as Black people who exist in different parts of the world.
We are guided by the fact that all Black lives matter, regardless of actual or perceived sexual identity, gender identity, gender expression, economic status, ability, disability, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, immigration status, or location.
We make space for transgender brothers and sisters to participate and lead.
We are self-reflexive and do the work required to dismantle cisgender privilege and uplift Black trans folk, especially Black trans women who continue to be disproportionately impacted by trans-antagonistic violence.
We build a space that affirms Black women and is free from sexism, misogyny, and environments in which men are centered.
We practice empathy. We engage comrades with the intent to learn about and connect with their contexts.
We make our spaces family-friendly and enable parents to fully participate with their children. We dismantle the patriarchal practice that requires mothers to work “double shifts” so that they can mother in private even as they participate in public justice work.
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.
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 (unless s/he or they disclose otherwise).
We cultivate an intergenerational and communal network free from ageism. We believe that all people, regardless of age, show up with the capacity to lead and learn.
We embody and practice justice, liberation, and peace in our engagements with one
Okay, so who is BLM upset with about the violence?
Because last I checked, there’s more shootings in their own neighborhoods by people in their own neighborhood then there are by “bad” cops.
Heck, 15 people just got shot outside a funeral home in Chicago in broad daylight over the weekend. Government and our elected leaders had NOTHING to do with it. Where is the outrage for that? The riots? The protesting?
Because last I checked, there’s more shootings in their own neighborhoods by people in their own neighborhood then there are by “bad” cops.
Heck, 15 people just got shot outside a funeral home in Chicago in broad daylight over the weekend. Government and our elected leaders had NOTHING to do with it. Where is the outrage for that? The riots? The protesting?
Well since we don’t make a big deal with black on black crime or even black on white crime for that matter, what’s the difference when it’s white on black?
I’m asking for a friend. Cause you guys clearly don’t get it.
If that is the case then why are we worried about the murderers coming across the border?
Because with white on black crime the white people get off. The black people don't unless it's oj.
Oh really? For as many cases you can find white people got off, I could find on black people.
The only thing I saw on the mound in the Card's game last night was Bud Lite. I for one think that it's disgusting to 'sell the mound' for advertisement because they know it's in the picture of nearly every pitch in a game.
Yep. Your buddy says we only need to worry about black on black crime so we don't need to worry about Latin on white crime. Or is that you guys being hypocritical again?
Well those “murderers” are here illegally so that’s why we would be worried about them.
I think you really need to ask your other buddies about this. Cause you guys are the ones not worrying about crime at all. You want to sue the administration for sending in the national guard to help with the crime in the cities.
So you are still ok with white on black crime. Good to know.
If they want his help they can ask for it. If they don't ask he can worry about things he should be doing like pardons for Rambo and his old lady.
If they want his help they can ask for it. If they don't ask he can worry about things he should be doing like pardons for Rambo and his old lady.
https://nypost.com/2020/06/25/blm-co-founder-describes-herself-as-trained-marxist/
If your leaders are Marxist and that is actually your stated goal as opposed to the sham shill propaganda you spew to protect Black lives ....as you use Blacks,Whites,Asians,Hispanics,the left,the MSM and corporate powers to further your Marxist agenda well then I'd say the Organization of BLM is Marxist.
I think everyone is behind the idea that Black Lives Matters....but the organization and what it represents don't sync up with helping anyone.
I mean the Weather Underground...you know one of Obama Mentor's was a leader of that is training these people.
the founder of BLM is a marxist.
Now that all the major corporations and professional sports have caved, we can look forward to everything being politicized.
If I don't know the political stances of every single player on vital issues like the payroll tax, I'm not going to watch.
Turns out making the police the #1 enemy has real-world consequences.
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I've been saying for years that we should send in the National Guard and military if necessary to the most drug and gang infested areas of our cities and take back control of the streets. Put patrols on every block. The decent people in those areas and surrounding areas don't deserve to live in constant fear. We're fighting a losing battle as long as we ignore it.
How the hell can we do that when you’re trying to allocate funds away from that?
Repeal the tax cuts for the wealthy!! Congress controls the purse strings, not BLM.
All the millionaire's disproportionately people of color, just because they hit and throw and baseball kneeling for systemic racism in America are always wonderful.
And they showed a video from Morgan Freeman, a social justice catechism and frankly, I'm looking forward to the 7th inning kneel. The 7th inning stretch is not woke enough.
And they showed a video from Morgan Freeman, a social justice catechism and frankly, I'm looking forward to the 7th inning kneel. The 7th inning stretch is not woke enough.
Is the squeeze socially conscious and virtuous?
