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I still say that logic dictates that Bernie is the Establishment's choice. He has the biggest spending plan and wants to give the government the most power. The Establishment will profit in every way from that kind of spending and that kind of power.
originally posted by: humanityrising
a reply to: DJW001
I have no idea. It really feels like the people have zero control and I couldn't possibly come up with the logistics to successfully gain any of it back
originally posted by: Willtell
a reply to: MotherMayEye
I don't agree. Bernie wants to raise the taxes of the rich too high.
He is not their candidate...Its Hillary or Rubio or any of the other GOP candidates.
originally posted by: DJW001
a reply to: MotherMayEye
I still say that logic dictates that Bernie is the Establishment's choice. He has the biggest spending plan and wants to give the government the most power. The Establishment will profit in every way from that kind of spending and that kind of power.
Except for all the billionaires and corporations who would be paying more in taxes. Oops. Sanders is the Establishment's nightmare. Tighter regulation on businesses, higher taxes on the wealthy, an end to the health insurance industry... he might even tax Churches! No matter, he could never win, and if he did, Congress would never pass any of his legislation and impeach him if he did it by executive order.
originally posted by: lovebeck
a reply to: humanityrising
Congrats. This is THE most ridiculous piece of anti-Trump garbage I have ever read...
originally posted by: lovebeck
a reply to: humanityrising
Congrats. This is THE most ridiculous piece of anti-Trump garbage I have ever read...
originally posted by: DJW001
a reply to: DutchMasterChief
I said that there has to be a candidate that is an actual danger to the establishment that would require puppet candidates to make sure he doesn't win.
No, you said:
The only logical reason I can think for the establishment to make use of puppet candidates is to ensure that the presidency is not won by an anti-establishment candidate.
So who is the anti-establishment candidate that has to be kept out of the white house?
Bernie Sanders is the anti-Establishment candidate, but since he is un-electable, there is no need for a puppet candidate. Trump is the real deal, he is in it for himself.
ETA: I should have expressed that more clearly the first time.
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: humanityrising
a reply to: DJW001
I have no idea. It really feels like the people have zero control and I couldn't possibly come up with the logistics to successfully gain any of it back
Sounds about right to me.
I don't try to pretend.
I am curious why Hillary.
originally posted by: openminded2011
a reply to: humanityrising
I just have one problem with the story. If the "power elite" are that powerful, why not just rig the election? No need for Trump to be a shill if you control the outcome of that.
originally posted by: openminded2011
a reply to: humanityrising
I just have one problem with the story. If the "power elite" are that powerful, why not just rig the election? No need for Trump to be a shill if you control the outcome of that.