4 Crazy Moments from Netroots Nation

By Amelia Hamilton Published on July 20, 2015

Last weekend, “progressives” from around the country met in Phoenix for their annual Netroots Nation conference. As you might imagine, it was a weekend full of bizarre moments and unbelievable statements, and a crowd that was completely out of control.

Here are four of the more memorable moments of Netroots Nation 2015.

1. The time left-wing protestors disrupted the event and Netroots completely lost control.

Democrat presidential hopefuls Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley were in the middle of a townhall Q&A when protestors came storming in. To put it lightly, it didn’t go well. You can see the video at CNN.

O’Malley was asked a direct question, and his answer led to our second moment on the list.

2. The time Martin O’Malley said that all lives matter, and was shamed into apologizing

When presidential hopeful Martin O’Malley was shouted down by “Black Lives Matter”  protestors, he responded by saying “Black lives matter. White lives matter. All lives matter.” Seems reasonable, right? As you may or may not be surprised to hear, the attendees of Netroots aren’t exactly the most reasonable people in the world. This reply infuriated them, causing the crowd to shout and boo. While leaving the stage, he joined in the chant of “Black lives matter!” but it was too late,the “damage” was done.

O’Malley, a man who wants to be president of the United States, has now issued an apology. For saying that all lives matter. Let that sink in for a moment.  I’ll wait.

3. The time the #BernieSoBlack hashtag took off on Twitter

There are those who didn’t appreciate the way that Bernie Sanders responded to Black Lives Matter protestors. That is, by talking over them. Podcaster Roderick Morrow expressed his disappointment on Twitter, and Sanders supporters weren’t too happy. In fact, a few of them said that Sanders is blacker than Morrow who is, you know, actually black. In response, he started the #BernieSoBlack hashtag, and it was hilarious.

4. The time this guy fancied himself a hero

Zack Ford, LGBT Editor for ThinkProgress decided to mansplain a few things to a Bernie Sanders supporter. However if a white man whitesplains/mansplains at Netroots Nation and nobody Tweets about it, did it really happen? Not to worry, Zack tweeted about it himself to ensure that everyone knew.

We commend you, hero.

So, there  you have it. Netroots Nation 2015. 

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