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BumRushDaShow

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12. "The establishment" is an overly-broad term

Reply to DemocracyForever (Reply #10)

Mon May 25, 2026, 02:09 PM

May 25

but is something that has been in existence since parties have existed centuries ago. It's all local fiefdoms that might interact with the state and national fiefdoms, to wield power that they believe will benefit party members, and hopefully society as a whole.

But the bigger issue is how to deal with "local/regional" concerns because there is no cookie cutter solution. That is why the struggle goes on and will continue that way for the foreseeable future, because there is no monolith of beliefs.

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Cory Booker says Democrats are 'desperate' for fresh leaders [View all] BumRushDaShow May 25 OP

AOC, Omar, Stansbury, Warnock, Kat Abughazaleh LuvLoogie May 25 #1

I'm so glad you said 'Stansbury.' duhneece May 25 #11

Jasmine Crocket is a great one. LuvLoogie 6 hrs ago #16

both words are in short supply: fresh and leadership Tetrachloride May 25 #2

so he does not include himself as leadership lol msongs May 25 #3

I agree with him there. travelingthrulife May 25 #8

I think it was savvy to NOT name himself cause then the whole thing could've come off as bragging AZJonnie May 25 #9

Doug Jones in Alabama AverageOldGuy May 25 #4

I wonder how different things would be Polybius May 25 #6

"Desperate" Democrats .... geesh...the establishment continues to douse the fire of the increasing progressive base... OhioBack2Blue May 25 #5

"the establishment continues to douse the fire of the increasing progressive base..." BumRushDaShow May 25 #7

The establishment has played "nice" for 25 years DemocracyForever May 25 #10

"The establishment" is an overly-broad term BumRushDaShow May 25 #12

I was referring in particular to the federal level DemocracyForever Tuesday #13

As an example, it's what is going on here in Philly BumRushDaShow Tuesday #14

If dems win the Senate back DemocracyForever Wednesday #15

I was desperate for fresh leaders about 19 years ago. I was super excited when the Democrats finally won the House back Midwestern Democrat 6 hrs ago #17

I'm looking at Chris Murphy. Emile 6 hrs ago #18

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