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Tal Vez

(660 posts)
2. I've learned that there are two kinds of politicians:
Mon May 23, 2016, 09:43 PM
May 2016

1) Politicians who are part of the establishment because they've won a public office; and

2) Politicians who want to become part of the establishment by winning a public office.

Both Clinton and Sanders are established politicians. But, they can't both win the nomination.

Tal Vez

(660 posts)
5. That is certainly possible.
Mon May 23, 2016, 09:57 PM
May 2016

I use the term establishment to include the members of an existing power structure. Certainly, every United States Senator qualifies.

 

litlbilly

(2,227 posts)
10. Bernie has never been a part of their club. thats why he was an independent. Not beholden to
Mon May 23, 2016, 10:49 PM
May 2016

anyone but the people all his career. that's why we are behind him all the way.

bigtree

(85,915 posts)
6. you folks just sound like hypocrites - take your pick of those throughout history
Mon May 23, 2016, 10:01 PM
May 2016

...who rail against the establishment from their taxpayer-paid establishment perches.

msongs

(67,193 posts)
11. since bernie is a textbook establishment politician living off taxpayers 30 yrs,what yer point excep
Mon May 23, 2016, 10:50 PM
May 2016

to mention nixon

TwilightZone

(25,342 posts)
12. After Planned Parenthood was declared part of the establishment, the term lost all meaning.
Mon May 23, 2016, 10:51 PM
May 2016

Congratulations!

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