That's like saying that policemen do not commit crimes. — unenlightened
Likewise any revolutionary government comes to power in a coup and immediately becomes established or is overthrown by a counter coup by the disestablished establishment. — unenlightened
He was a perfect rendition of the demagogue who leads the fight against the establishment. — frank
the establishment is neoliberal — frank
The establishment’s base is resting their hopes on the word of a porn star, a lawyer who plead guilty for lying, and a political district attorney. — NOS4A2
He's going to be charged with violating federal campaign finance laws. You been out hunting moose or something?
Have a little faith in the system, man. — frank
Are you suggesting that people shouldn't care if rich and powerful politicians get away with committing crimes? — Michael
That, sir, is a very third rate religion you're espousing, I'm afraid. Not because it has proven false, for religion does not deal in fact, but because it entirely lacks ambition. — unenlightened
He clogged the toilet, stuffed some sugar packets into his pockets, and left. He took a minute to hover near the front, pretending to read a couple of documents, but his eyes were darting toward the bathroom door the whole time. — Alison Whitlock (Starbucks project manager)
Alison Whitlock [...] estimated that Schultz came into the Starbucks office approximately three to four times a week just to lock himself in the bathroom for 10 minutes and leave a terrible mess. — The Onion
Anyway, hopefully the Frump will see justice and/or go away. — jorndoe
So because one crime is more damaging than another crime then we shouldn't care about the latter? I don't see why. People can care care about both crimes. — Michael
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