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7. One small section of an otherwise amazing platform

Thu Aug 4, 2016, 07:54 PM

Aug 2016

The Movement for Black Live's policy platform is fantastic, not just for black lives, but as one of the most comprehensive progressive policy platforms I've read.

I think the point we should be taking away is that we should reduce military spending in favor of investing in black communities.

I'm a little disappointed by the lack of nuance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - which I believe leads to neither liberation for Palestinians or peace for Israelis - and I understand the reasons it may concern Jewish anti-racist activists (and black members of the Jewish community supporting Israel) - but it's one small section of an amazing platform.

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In platform, Black Lives Matter accuses Israel of ‘genocide,’ backs BDS [View all] Little Tich Aug 2016 OP

The relevant parts in the BLM Platform about Israel: Little Tich Aug 2016 #1

Things just got even more serious. This is a whole new ballgame. brush Aug 2016 #2

Do they list any of the other governments with human rights violations? oberliner Aug 2016 #3

or governments that enslave blacks and others today? 6chars Aug 2016 #5

Black Egyptians decry daily racism oberliner Aug 2016 #6

They lost all credibility when they posted that Orlando was because of White Supremacism aranthus Aug 2016 #4

One small section of an otherwise amazing platform socket_wrench Aug 2016 #7

Depends on whether you're a Leftist or a Liberal aranthus Aug 2016 #11

Jewish Allies Condemn Black Lives Matter’s ‘Apartheid’ Platform Little Tich Aug 2016 #8

Disregarding personal opinions re Israel, it's a big fat tactical mistake cali Aug 2016 #9

It's who they are. n/t aranthus Aug 2016 #12

Dumb on a number of levels. nt geek tragedy Aug 2016 #10