[Trumpinator]

Somewhat both parties, but the vast majority of influence comes from the Democrat party. Have you ever seen the list of connections between Media people and Democrat party officials?

Don't kid yourself. The establishment is not based on political ideology. They are entrenched K Streeters.

[DiogenesLamp]

Don't kid yourself. The establishment is not based on political ideology. They are entrenched K Streeters.

I do not doubt that that is a large part of what motivates them, but it is not the only part.

Yes, we can see that some of the wealthiest parts of the nation are in that power corridor between Washington D.C. and New York. Where does that wealth come from? Mostly Federal government.