Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: 'Establishment Dems' is a divisive term and shouldn't be used by those who claim they want unity. [View all]Evolve Dammit
(16,818 posts)69. So we should just overlook Donna Brazille's leaking debate questions to Hillary? That's OK?
And it's obvious who the faves are. It's a big clique. Sorry. Not donating a dime. Will donate to the candidates of MY choosing, not who is in favor with the DNC.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
120 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
'Establishment Dems' is a divisive term and shouldn't be used by those who claim they want unity. [View all]
NurseJackie
Feb 2020
OP
The obvious. What I do not get is the supporters that do not get it. It is obvious to me.
krissey
Feb 2020
#5
More like the person who shows up to a party he's not invited to, eats and drinks more....
George II
Feb 2020
#62
Bloomberg has been a Democrat for more than 40 years longer than your candidate.
George II
Feb 2020
#71
This crime bill, which stipulated disproportionate sentences for the form of a drug, leading to
emmaverybo
Feb 2020
#103
Sounds like a plan. Lets then all stop using "Establishment Dems" and "Bernie Bros" then on DU.
Quixote1818
Feb 2020
#7
This website with its anonymous posters is FAR LESS INFLUENTIAL than you may imagine.
NurseJackie
Feb 2020
#37
I agree that DU has very little influence in the broad scheme of things. I think you
totodeinhere
Feb 2020
#50
"Establishment Dems" is not a pejorative, it is a term widely used by commentators of all stripes.
DanTex
Feb 2020
#15
Of course they are completely different and they all know it's a false equivalence. nt
Quixote1818
Feb 2020
#35
Speaking of "Establishment Dems" it may be time to look at the "in-house" rankings again...
fleabiscuit
Feb 2020
#18
Surely if they wanted to distinguish them from themselves, Dems would be enough ?
OnDoutside
Feb 2020
#21
Instead, let ME know when the incessant divisive attacks on the Democratic Party have stopped.
NurseJackie
Feb 2020
#26
I don't even know what the term "establishment" is supposed to mean,
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2020
#33
My core values haven't changed and they are the reason Hannity and Falwell hate us.
W_HAMILTON
Feb 2020
#95
Nothing like dismissing a HUGE segment of the Democratic Party and our voters.
George II
Feb 2020
#63
So we should just overlook Donna Brazille's leaking debate questions to Hillary? That's OK?
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2020
#69
Thanks for this, NJ. I agree entirely. The term "establishment Democrat" is used for Democrats
Nitram
Feb 2020
#90
I am proud to be a member of the Democratic Party and I want to nominate a Democrat
Gothmog
Feb 2020
#106