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In reply to the discussion: The "liberal elite" [View all]H2O Man
(75,651 posts)70. If the public
does not have the power to effect the internal workings of the party, then one can only conclude the internal workings are absolutely controlled by an elite. However, I should note that many, many good Democrats at the grass roots level believe that we can affect change within the party. Hence, not only do we attend Bernie's rallies, but we continue to invest our energies in the party.
It would be a serious problem, going forward, if the public becomes convinced that they have no voice in the Democratic Party. I am sad to see this position advocated by anyone.
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Remember you are also an "elitist" if you are "too smart." I have been called an "elitist" because
kerry-is-my-prez
Apr 2017
#244
toxic combo of destructive envy and laziness and apathy that puts them there in the first place
NRaleighLiberal
Apr 2017
#2
pisses me off - we have so many in our country that have been or are being screwed by
NRaleighLiberal
Apr 2017
#5
When anyone uses the phrase liberal elite, the base is not who they are talking about.
aikoaiko
Apr 2017
#6
Yes, the liberal elite are, by and large, in the Democratic party and not the Republican party.
aikoaiko
Apr 2017
#13
Instead of using dog whistles, which are destructive, he should aim for transparency.
58Sunliner
Apr 2017
#218
as far as I understand the phrase, it is usually hurled at progressives from republicans who think
boston bean
Apr 2017
#39
seems strange that I have to provide the quote that your OP is apparently referencing
aikoaiko
Apr 2017
#36
Here is the quote I think you are referencing and is the one I'm talking about.
aikoaiko
Apr 2017
#46
I agree to an extent. You can be elite (brightest, motivated, polished) and not fall prey to elitis
aikoaiko
Apr 2017
#63
I'll reserve the right to criticize what Sanders says NOW. The primaries are over,
Demit
Apr 2017
#124
indeed, and "liberal elite" is very symbolic.. for reasons I outlined in this thread.
JHan
Apr 2017
#90
How can the internal politics of any political party not pay attention to the political terrain?
JHan
Apr 2017
#95
I'm well aware of the "realities" ... we are living with harsh "realities" because of stupidity.
JHan
Apr 2017
#131
I can't name names (DU Rules) but those who are elected or donate money and stifle grassroot efforts
aikoaiko
Apr 2017
#15
Sorry, to me that's just a collection of vague catch phrases. Okay, let's not name names....
George II
Apr 2017
#41
He's talking about those with power within the party that use their power to stifle and control
aikoaiko
Apr 2017
#25
You need a RAISE, which is something a lot of party insiders aren't talking about
Warpy
Apr 2017
#114
Honestly, if it's between getting a raise and furthering what you call "middle class" social issues,
butdiduvote
Apr 2017
#214
Yes...that's democrats...I'm tired of a white dude from a white state telling all of us who were are
all american girl
Apr 2017
#198
I feel the same way. It's infuriating. It denegrates us. It divides us. It weakens us.
NurseJackie
Apr 2017
#48
Expecting us to reach out and embrace those supporting ideas that oppress us is self sabotage.
JHan
Apr 2017
#100
It's bad enough for anyone to use those words to smear our great party... but then...
NurseJackie
Apr 2017
#58
It's difficult for me to figure out if these people actually believe what they spout...
NurseJackie
Apr 2017
#74
It's a personal attack. A clever way to accuse you of being a white supremacist. By...
NurseJackie
Apr 2017
#111
We are a gurgling, bubbling cauldron of hate. Well, not we, but you know who I am
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2017
#258
You are darn right it is a personal attack, and the insinuation made against Mcar is garbage
still_one
Apr 2017
#163
Oh jeese, are we on this again. I guess it's like the change of the season...
George II
Apr 2017
#128
Thank you! People who have "never-have-figured-that-one-out" in the face of such obvious evidence...
NurseJackie
Apr 2017
#136
If you're that familiar with the Celtic Cross, its surprising that you made that brash "accusation"
George II
Apr 2017
#154
Still in daily usage, you find it Hindu and Jain temples and Buddhist places of worship etc.
synergie
Apr 2017
#150
Yep... just saw that. I went back to read some more from the Wiki page ...
NurseJackie
Apr 2017
#152
I love this post but I disagree with what is meant when a Republican (or Independent) refers to
Squinch
Apr 2017
#80
Well... they know stuff, so of course they're suspect. The Lord never intended us to know stuff.
Squinch
Apr 2017
#84
Yes. Liberal elite can be a Conservative's pejorative term for a Liberal "effete" upper crust.
MainSt99
Apr 2017
#148
Bernie should be more careful not to use terms that Republicans use to divide Democrats
Squinch
Apr 2017
#190
If Bernie was so concerned about "liberal elites", he should've put a muzzle on $usan $arandon....
Tarheel_Dem
Apr 2017
#220
It was with an article talking about how more immigrants are applying for US citizenship
BainsBane
Apr 2017
#196
Atherton, CA: One of the richest (if not THE richest) communities in America.
YoungDemCA
Apr 2017
#233
Many of the people who voted for Trump are not Republicans in any meaningful sense.
YoungDemCA
Apr 2017
#240