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In reply to the discussion: The "liberal elite" [View all]JHan
(10,173 posts)90. indeed, and "liberal elite" is very symbolic.. for reasons I outlined in this thread.
there's an ugly history behind it. Heritage foundation* types and bircher types would be mucho amused a progressive used it to smear democrats.
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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