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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Nancy Pelosi, "Establishment Democrat," was elected the same year as Bernie & is the same age [View all]still_one
(92,664 posts)95. So let me understand this. Are you agreeing with the right wing talking point?
There is a big difference between calling an individual out for spewing right wing LIES, and painting "establishment Democrats" as the bad guys
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Nancy Pelosi, "Establishment Democrat," was elected the same year as Bernie & is the same age [View all]
Cha
Dec 2019
OP
So your definition of establishment democrats is based on age and year elected?
Voltaire2
Dec 2019
#1
"Nancy Pelosi, "Establishment Democrat," was elected the same year as Bernie & is the same age "
Voltaire2
Dec 2019
#3
There is essentially one candidate who goes out of his way to marginalize what he characterizes
still_one
Dec 2019
#5
So let me understand this. Are you agreeing with the right wing talking point?
still_one
Dec 2019
#95
The minute anyone gets to the point where they have the experience to actually get things done
StarfishSaver
Dec 2019
#148
Oh don't worry, we do understand what he means by the establishment. It's not good.
George II
Dec 2019
#14
Sometimes I just have to wonder if it's just plain envy on the part of her haters. (nt)
ehrnst
Dec 2019
#146
That's interesting. For many, that would be "disqualifying" in any other candidate. (nt)
ehrnst
Dec 2019
#145
Excellent tweet and post! Establishment Democrats made our party what it is today, and....
George II
Dec 2019
#13
The "Establishment" isn't against single payer and it's NOT partly due to the influence...
George II
Dec 2019
#22
Yeah, BS ignores all that the Brilliant Achievements that the Dem Party has Accomplished
Cha
Dec 2019
#123
But when Pelosi disagrees with someone, she just says they have a difference of opinion
StarfishSaver
Dec 2019
#165
"Establishment" as a derogatory term is such a drawback to the Nixon era, it's funny
beastie boy
Dec 2019
#29
"Establishment" took me way back, when I was wearing an afro and bell bottom jeans.
beastie boy
Dec 2019
#44
Technically, I am white too, but some Jews used to don mean afros back then.
beastie boy
Dec 2019
#57
Hahaha, yes, Seth Rogen has been known to sport a fine looking one of those. :)
Sloumeau
Dec 2019
#59
"Us" and "Them": Democrats are lumped in with Trump/Republicans and evil corporations as "Them."
betsuni
Dec 2019
#32
How odd that you are calling Planned Parenthood an Establishment Democrat. You know
Autumn
Dec 2019
#38
I'm certainly denying that he said PP is part of the Establishment in the clip the OP posted.
Autumn
Dec 2019
#58
Yeah, she kind of did. She lumped an organization in with "the Establishment Dems".
Autumn
Dec 2019
#141
That's actually using the term in a way that points out how "non-establishment" they really are.
ehrnst
Dec 2019
#142
The Internet is singing with multiple memes of Nancy socking it to the Establishment, & looking good
NBachers
Dec 2019
#61
If you've been in Congress for 35 years and you're NOT "establishment," you're doing it wrong
StarfishSaver
Dec 2019
#62
Thanks a million establishment Dems! We wouldn't be where we are today without ya!
jalan48
Dec 2019
#63
So it all comes down to if you want status quo, vote Joe. If you want a better way, vote Warren or
brutus smith
Dec 2019
#111
Thank you. I really really try to avoid criticizing any of the candidates but
underthematrix
Dec 2019
#178