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pnwmom

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2. Trump is also against the "establishment" -- meaning any of the

Reply to JHan (Original post)

Thu Feb 23, 2017, 01:12 PM

Feb 2017

systems in our country, including the Courts, the legislature, and the media, that are meant to prevent a demagogue like him from taking over.

Unfortunately, because of our rigged Electoral College, our establishment wasn't able to stop DT.

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I'm beyond the silliness of "establishment" arguments. Let's remember.. [View all] JHan Feb 2017 OP

Yeah, wailing about the evils of the "establishment" just divides us.... Wounded Bear Feb 2017 #1

Yes, and that's all I care about.. what's their strategy to get us gains in Congress. JHan Feb 2017 #4

I don't have a problem with the super delegates, actually... Wounded Bear Feb 2017 #5

I don't have a problem with it either for the most part.. JHan Feb 2017 #8

Trump is also against the "establishment" -- meaning any of the pnwmom Feb 2017 #2

+++ that's the thing... many don't unpack what "anti establishment" means.. JHan Feb 2017 #3

In many ways, it's a dog whistle... Wounded Bear Feb 2017 #7

Yep, anti-establishment arguments suit anti-government narratives. JHan Feb 2017 #9

+1000 lapucelle Feb 2017 #6