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Polybius

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71. I always gladly admit it too when I'm wrong

Tue Jun 18, 2019, 01:35 PM

Jun 2019

While I don't know if I'm older than you, I have heard people say "establishment" when referring to career politicians for quite some time, although it reached its peak in 2016. Here's a nice article. Enjoy.

https://www.npr.org/2016/02/11/466049701/how-establishment-became-the-buzzword-of-the-2016-election

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I AM A PROUD 'ESTABLISHMENT DEMOCRAT!" [View all] Cary Jun 2019 OP

I don't know what that means. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #1

Ask Thom Hartmann Cary Jun 2019 #2

The Democratic Party is a coalition Cary Jun 2019 #3

Well I agree with that. Turin_C3PO Jun 2019 #4

That is the point Cary Jun 2019 #5

K&R!!! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2019 #6

Some in the Democratic Party, at least for now, have been demonizing the Democratic Party.... George II Jun 2019 #19

What's the other side? Progressive? Shell_Seas Jun 2019 #7

The devil goes by many names Cary Jun 2019 #8

I don't understand what you're saying. Are you calling progressives the devil? Shell_Seas Jun 2019 #9

I agree Cary Jun 2019 #11

Ok, well, that clears things up... Shell_Seas Jun 2019 #13

I was always clear Cary Jun 2019 #14

So, do you think that only centrists will vote blue no matter who? Shell_Seas Jun 2019 #15

Did I say any of that? Cary Jun 2019 #28

Ok. Riddle me this. Shell_Seas Jun 2019 #34

I'm happy for you Cary Jun 2019 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author Shell_Seas Jun 2019 #37

You're so nice! I like you (even if you confuse me) Shell_Seas Jun 2019 #38

You should not be confused Cary Jun 2019 #41

Petty bickering? ChubbyStar Jun 2019 #42

Sunlight is the best disinfectant Cary Jun 2019 #46

"Should" is a very tricky word to use. pangaia Jun 2019 #52

or 🍊. Semantically: unconventional robbedvoter Jun 2019 #22

I suppose one would have to ask those who've been demonizing many Democrats as... George II Jun 2019 #23

I think shell knows that already Cary Jun 2019 #27

Yes, but mostly to differentiate myself from hostile nuts. :) Hortensis Jun 2019 #10

"the magnificent,highly diversecoming together of the best of America that is the Democratic Party Cary Jun 2019 #12

+++ brer cat Jun 2019 #16

I don't think we should slice and dice the party. Vinca Jun 2019 #17

I don't have any control over that Cary Jun 2019 #26

I think I understand your point FakeNoose Jun 2019 #18

It wasn't that long ago that Planned Parenthood was called establishment tishaLA Jun 2019 #20

The word "establishment" is dumb. Voted for that choice to show my contempt. robbedvoter Jun 2019 #21

The word "establishment" is unnecessary Cary Jun 2019 #24

I reject the label game altogether DFW Jun 2019 #25

What better way to protest than to embrace it? Cary Jun 2019 #30

What better way to avoid grief than to pass it by? DFW Jun 2019 #45

Election season is here Cary Jun 2019 #47

I may live in Europe DFW Jun 2019 #48

i am certainly not on "the other side" rampartc Jun 2019 #29

ICH BIN EIN BERLINER! Cary Jun 2019 #31

Mmmm... brooklynite Jun 2019 #39

I was gonna say DFW Jun 2019 #49

I remember when seemingly most of us here G_j Jun 2019 #32

The past is prologue Cary Jun 2019 #40

Not a label person. LakeArenal Jun 2019 #33

Isn't that the purpose of a coalition? Cary Jun 2019 #36

Deep. shanny Jun 2019 #54

I like it Cary Jun 2019 #58

I am also a proud establishment Democrat Gothmog Jun 2019 #43

Post removed Post removed Jun 2019 #44

I am an 'Establishment Democrat'. sheshe2 Jun 2019 #50

im with planned parenthood JI7 Jun 2019 #51

I'm against buckley v. valeo. there ya have it. Kurt V. Jun 2019 #53

Establishment Democrat means anti-progressive and progressive means anti-establishment betsuni Jun 2019 #55

Absolutely! I'm with John Lewis and the rest Cha Jun 2019 #56

I like Bernie and AOC Polybius Jun 2019 #57

Where is that written? Cary Jun 2019 #59

They are not establishment Polybius Jun 2019 #61

Sez who? Cary Jun 2019 #62

Everyone? Polybius Jun 2019 #64

So you speak for everyone Cary Jun 2019 #65

I know establishment is what isn't it Polybius Jun 2019 #67

Look up Cary Jun 2019 #68

This thread does not make up the majority Polybius Jun 2019 #69

I am willing to admit I'm wrong if someone proves me wrong Cary Jun 2019 #70

I always gladly admit it too when I'm wrong Polybius Jun 2019 #71

What's your point? Cary Jun 2019 #72

My point is that with all due respect, you were wrong in your OP Polybius Jun 2019 #73

You apparently don't understand my point Cary Jun 2019 #74

I'm not establishment at all JonLP24 Jun 2019 #60

I'm a pragmatic liberal democrat who wants 45 impeached ASAP ecstatic Jun 2019 #63

I'm a Liberal, Yellow Dog Democrat. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2019 #66