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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Sorry Steve Bullock - You can't run for the Democratic Nominee for President & say "DEMOCRAT PARTY" [View all]CaliforniaPeggy
(149,791 posts)4. I'm sorry to disagree, but it's not silly. It is subtle, however.
People hear the sneer, the slur whenever republicans use this term. They absorb it. And then it becomes normal and awful.
It's propaganda.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Sorry Steve Bullock - You can't run for the Democratic Nominee for President & say "DEMOCRAT PARTY" [View all]
Pachamama
Aug 2019
OP
I wasn't kicking you. I was agreeing that Democrat is a fine word. Not all uses are so great tho.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2019
#38
Bullock ought to withdraw his candidacy for this mindless insult to the party. (nt)
Paladin
Aug 2019
#18
Yes, I think it is, too. Hopefully, one or more of his advisors will correct him.
CTyankee
Aug 2019
#28
Only the GOP use this crap-It is the Democratic Party and not the Democrat Party
Gothmog
Aug 2019
#33