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Thanks for the use of a dictionary ;-). I stand by my word usage. Again, the
DFL in this state has had nearly hegemonic power,(in the figurative...not
literal sense...that is the beauty of the English language...it is very
versatile).
although that has weakened in the last few years with the Republican take
over of the House and Ventura's win for Governor, and in this election with
a rise in Green Party prominence. But, while a dictionary may
> ma-chine (m-shen)n. Abbr. mach. 6. An organized group of people whose
members are or appear to be under the control of one or more leaders: a
political machine.
And while I agree that we have a DFL political PARTY in Minnesota, I will
again state it is not a machine. The definition of machine provided above
proves my point. The members are under the control fo one or more leaders.
DFL folks in this state, as far as I know, are not under the control of one
or more leaders. I may listen to a DFL leader, and their argument may
persuade me, but, for example, Brian Melendez, Minneapolis DFL Party Chair,
does not control my vote, and he does not have the machine that exists/has
existed in other cities to force my vote one way or another. Brian Melendez,
by virtue of being DFL City Party Chair, can not make my lose my job. As far
as I know he can't get my toilet bowl unstopped faster, nor can he get my
sidewalk repaired if I promise to vote for his candidate or list of
candidates. But, if he can, and I just don't know it, well then I have a
list of things that I'd like him to attend to. Mike Erlandson (sp?) also
does not have that power or that influence. And again, if he does, please
someone let me know because I've got a financial aid problem I could use
some help working out.
I'd much rather spend my energy reinvigorating and pushing to the left the
DFL party, than arguing about whether or not BigFoot or the Loch Ness
Monster exists.
-Brandon Lacy Campos
-Powderhorn Park
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