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BumRushDaShow

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12. "The establishment" is an overly-broad term

Reply to DemocracyForever (Reply #10)

Mon May 25, 2026, 02:09 PM

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but is something that has been in existence since parties have existed centuries ago. It's all local fiefdoms that might interact with the state and national fiefdoms, to wield power that they believe will benefit party members, and hopefully society as a whole.

But the bigger issue is how to deal with "local/regional" concerns because there is no cookie cutter solution. That is why the struggle goes on and will continue that way for the foreseeable future, because there is no monolith of beliefs.

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Cory Booker says Democrats are 'desperate' for fresh leaders [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

AOC, Omar, Stansbury, Warnock, Kat Abughazaleh LuvLoogie Yesterday #1

I'm so glad you said 'Stansbury.' duhneece Yesterday #11

both words are in short supply: fresh and leadership Tetrachloride Yesterday #2

so he does not include himself as leadership lol msongs Yesterday #3

I agree with him there. travelingthrulife Yesterday #8

I think it was savvy to NOT name himself cause then the whole thing could've come off as bragging AZJonnie Yesterday #9

Doug Jones in Alabama AverageOldGuy Yesterday #4

I wonder how different things would be Polybius Yesterday #6

"Desperate" Democrats .... geesh...the establishment continues to douse the fire of the increasing progressive base... OhioBack2Blue Yesterday #5

"the establishment continues to douse the fire of the increasing progressive base..." BumRushDaShow Yesterday #7

The establishment has played "nice" for 25 years DemocracyForever Yesterday #10

"The establishment" is an overly-broad term BumRushDaShow Yesterday #12

I was referring in particular to the federal level DemocracyForever 2 hrs ago #13

As an example, it's what is going on here in Philly BumRushDaShow 1 hr ago #14