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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 08:47 AM Original message |
Wow! Ruth Marcus column on Rs using "Democrat Party"... |
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wicket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
1. Link here: |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 08:58 AM Response to Reply #1 |
5. Thanks, Wicket. |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:58 AM Response to Reply #5 |
19. Didn't Tweety call someone on that earlier this week? |
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No DUplicitous DUpe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 11:47 AM Response to Reply #19 |
41. You recall correctly...Good for Chris..If Chris keeps that up, I think we should drop "Tweety" |
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Kolesar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 02:57 PM Response to Reply #41 |
47. Wasn't that the moniker that mediawhoresonline used to use? |
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HCE SuiGeneris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:24 PM Response to Reply #47 |
53. I prefer the Repuplick party moniker |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-23-06 09:42 AM Response to Reply #53 |
70. Instead, I add the syllable that they take from us |
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wicket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:34 PM Response to Reply #19 |
45. He sure did! |
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wicket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:51 AM Response to Reply #5 |
35. You are very welcome! |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:12 AM Response to Reply #1 |
8. Required reading of all DUers--specifically those few who |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:33 AM Response to Reply #8 |
29. Someone tell The Guardian, yes THE GUARDIAN, to stop using this term. nt |
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muriel_volestrangler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 11:15 AM Response to Reply #29 |
39. The Guardian probably does it because the Liberal Democrat party in the UK does |
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wicket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 11:58 AM Response to Reply #39 |
43. Good point |
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wicket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:58 AM Response to Reply #8 |
36. Agreed, as should the Wikipedia entry on this phrase |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-23-06 04:17 AM Response to Reply #8 |
66. It's all about the contempt behind the slur |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:20 AM Response to Reply #1 |
24. Sorry, I just don't get it. |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:25 AM Response to Reply #24 |
26. It's code to his base. |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:34 AM Response to Reply #24 |
30. It is a deliberate dig that Republicans use. It's not just bad grammar. nt |
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reclinerhead (83 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:44 PM Response to Reply #30 |
56. Here's why I don't appreciate them using that term: |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:34 AM Response to Reply #24 |
31. It matters because it was a concerted effort to "change" the name |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:54 PM Response to Reply #31 |
46. Excellent summation of the relevance, SoCalDem |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:19 PM Response to Reply #31 |
52. EXCELLENT analogy 'William'. nt |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:48 AM Response to Reply #24 |
34. If it were just bush I don't think any of us would care |
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wicket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 11:01 AM Response to Reply #24 |
37. It's not just Bush, it's a concerted effort by the right-wing |
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Occulus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-23-06 02:27 AM Response to Reply #24 |
63. Would it bother you if they were saying 'kike party' or 'nigger party'? |
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Eurobabe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-23-06 02:37 AM Response to Reply #1 |
64. Haha, I sent her an email |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 08:51 AM Response to Original message |
2. Just saw that on WJ |
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chimpymustgo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 08:55 AM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Here's more: |
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AnnInLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:59 AM Response to Reply #3 |
20. I think it is just the politically "aware" that know of the distinction |
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reclinerhead (83 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:47 PM Response to Reply #20 |
57. My suggestion |
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grizmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 08:55 AM Response to Original message |
4. K&R |
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Hav (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:05 AM Response to Original message |
6. . |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:06 AM Response to Original message |
7. It's their clever way of giving us the finger. |
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SlavesandBulldozers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
9. one of the key reasons is to "avoid the positive connotations" of the name |
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Dinger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
10. I Saw That - Once This Is Called Out, I Think It Will Be Used A Lot Less If At All |
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Jim__ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:17 AM Response to Original message |
11. Glad to see that in print. |
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liberaldemocrat7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:42 AM Response to Reply #11 |
33. CAN you say R E P U B L I K L A N ? |
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nuxvomica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:23 AM Response to Original message |
12. Good article. That usage drives me nuts! |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-23-06 09:49 AM Response to Reply #12 |
71. Yes, the ignoramuses don't even know that a "republic" is nothing more than |
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ItsTheMediaStupid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:25 AM Response to Original message |
13. There is the Democratic Party and the Undemocratic Party |
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WernhamHogg (378 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:27 PM Response to Reply #13 |
55. LOL! |
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originalpckelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:26 AM Response to Original message |
14. Poor dumb Republicons. |
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UTUSN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:28 AM Response to Original message |
15. Wow, didn't know it dated back to STASSEN. Thought LUNTZ invented it n/t |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:23 AM Response to Reply #15 |
25. I worked for a Rep pollster and he said Lance Tarrance did the research on it. nt |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:30 AM Response to Original message |
16. There all Republicysts to me until they can call us by the right name! |
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Jade Fox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:33 AM Response to Original message |
17. Wow, I didn't realize it had such a history. n/t |
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progressoid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 09:42 AM Response to Original message |
18. I know at least one Republican that hates it... |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:15 PM Response to Reply #18 |
51. I worked for a Rep pollster and he disliked it and wouldn't use it. nt |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:05 AM Response to Original message |
21. Thom Hartmann ALWAYS calls folks on it |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:11 AM Response to Original message |
22. Yay! She suggests "Publican" as an alternative to "Republican"! |
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Maeve (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:28 AM Response to Reply #22 |
27. Let's not insult the publicans! I don't care much for tax collectors, but |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 11:36 AM Response to Reply #27 |
40. Well, I'd be careful of insulting "publicans" in the UK and Downunder |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:11 AM Response to Original message |
23. Are They Hoping We'll Respond With "Republic" Party? |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
28. It was mentioned in the New Yorker Talk of the Town article last week. nt |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
32. It may seem like a small, insignificant matter.... |
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Brazenly Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 11:05 AM Response to Original message |
38. I'd be happy if we could get DEMOCRATS not to use it. |
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w4rma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 11:53 AM Response to Reply #38 |
42. Quick and dirty method to tell if the Democratic leadership in various areas are doing their jobs. |
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Brazenly Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 12:15 PM Response to Reply #42 |
44. You can't even SEE the curve from here. hehehe |
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Kolesar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:01 PM Response to Reply #44 |
49. Well thanks for trying anyway...eom |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:02 PM Response to Reply #38 |
50. Right. Change starts within the DemocratIC Party. nt |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
48. Bad grammar. 'Democrat' Party is like 'Complex' situation. Both are incorrect. nt |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 04:14 PM Response to Reply #48 |
58. ok, you got me.... What is wrong with "complex situation?" |
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TransitJohn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-23-06 02:10 AM Response to Reply #58 |
61. well...it's simple...'complex' is a noun (eom) |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-23-06 05:15 AM Response to Reply #61 |
68. 'Complex' is also used as an adjective, as in |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-23-06 03:01 PM Response to Reply #61 |
73. "complex" is also an adjective |
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WernhamHogg (378 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 03:24 PM Response to Original message |
54. I quit trying to correct them |
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jannyk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 04:32 PM Response to Original message |
59. So why not refer to the Republic party? I know that |
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Occulus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-23-06 02:38 AM Response to Reply #59 |
65. Why not? |
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Jim Sagle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-22-06 11:05 PM Response to Original message |
60. "Republiscumbag Party" works for me. |
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Mayberry Machiavelli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-23-06 02:20 AM Response to Original message |
62. K/R. I heartily agree with Ruth Marcus, great article. |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-23-06 04:54 AM Response to Original message |
67. I read Somerby's comment on it |
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kskiska (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-23-06 09:14 AM Response to Original message |
69. "…like saying 'Jew' instead of 'Jewish.'" |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-23-06 09:52 AM Response to Reply #69 |
72. Excellent analogy! |
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