Democratic Primaries

StarfishSaver

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4. Me, too

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 30, 2019, 04:41 PM

Apr 2019

Isn't the whole point to become "establishment"? I.e., for new blood to get involved, become part of the conversation and power structure and the ESTABLISH themselves and an improved way of doing things?

Unfortunately, the minute Democrats get into a position where they have some real power and can get actually get some things done, a segment of our base attacks them as "Establishment," accuses them of selling out, and demands that they step aside to make room for younger, less experienced people who have to start at the bottom - and as soon as those new people learn the ropes and start to become effective, they'll get smeared for being part of the hated "Establishment." And on it goes.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Me, too StarfishSaver Apr 2019 #4

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Exactly the point of my post. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #7

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