I suggest we call Bush supporters, "Loyalists", as in vs "Patriots"

[cindyw]

In the Revolutionary War there were those who supported the rights of the King over the freedoms of our people. They were known as the 'Loyalists'. Those who fought for the institution of a Constitution were known as the "Patriots". More and more I talk to people who are shocked by the things people say in defense of Bush. Republicans today are willing to subvert the Constitution and reinstate a King. They care not for their own rights, if Bush says they do not need them. It is often commented by those in the know that Bush values above all elese, Loyalty to him. Therefore, they are "Loyalists".

Loyalist- "a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)"
-remember that these people supported the King even after the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Patriot- "one who loves and defends his or her country"

Remember the words of America's Patriots, not because I call for war as they did, but because I want people to be confident in their assertion that our position is for our country and Constitution and theirs is merely for the power of a man who thinks he was appointed by God.

"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
-Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775.

"Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is argument of tyrants. It is the creed of slaves." -
William Pitt in the House of Commons November 18, 1783

"Any people that would give up liberty for a little temporary safety deserves neither liberty nor safety."
-Benjamin Franklin

"Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God."
-Thomas Jefferson

"(T)he foundation of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality; ...the propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has ordained..."
-George Washington, First Inaugural, April 30 1789

And finally a man who surely helped to found the country as we know it today;

"We, the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow men who pervert the Constitution."
-Abraham Lincoln

Quotes can be found at the following website: http://www.dojgov.net/Liberty_Watch.htm

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. And DU is the Committee of Correspondance

We the people must do our best to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.

[blm]

2. NO KING GEORGE!!!!!!

DON'T TREAD ON ME

[cindyw]

5. good to see you here.

keep up the good fight

[John Q. Citizen]

3. I like it. n/t

[zbdent]

4. Toadies

[donkeyotay]

9. The media has been adopting "loyalists" because they didn't know it

was an insult. They thought it a compliment or else subtle enough to get away with using. I dunno. I'm going with toadies from here on out.

[cindyw]

10. can you explain the significance of this title?

"toadies" sounds like a common insult as opposed to a title based in historical context. How is it not just name calling.

[JohnnyBoots]

6. That is a great frame to throw around what the definition of "Liberal" has

de-evolved into in public perception. I like it, it works on many levels.

[Loonman]

7. Good call

I have not yet begun to fight.

[cindyw]

8. John Paul Jones

"A naval leader of the Revolutionary War, known for his attacks on British ships off the coast of England. When a British commander asked him to surrender his badly crippled ship during a battle, he allegedly replied, “I have not yet begun to fight”"

http://www.bartleby.com/59/11/jonesjohnpau.html

[hvn_nbr_2]

11. I prefer the word "Royalists"--makes the meaning more clear. n/t

[alfredo]

16. I agree.

[tabasco]

12. I've called them tories for a long time.

They support totalitarianism.

They support giving Bush the powers of a king.

They are brainwashed tools of the corporate state.

[Humor_In_Cuneiform]

13. Blindly Loyal, Blind Loyalists, Those who will not see, The darkness

dwellers.

[gulliver]

14. I call them Bushists.

I want there to be a term "Bushism" to use to tar the Republicans for the next few decades.

[keep CHOICES legal]

15. I like it, too. n/t

[in_cog_ni_to]

17. Perfect. That's exactly what they are.

I LOVE "Loyalists"...it works for these traitors.:(

[cyberpj]

18. Sheeple.

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

19. I think "Vichy" is more appropriate or even "Quisling"

both being terminology for puppet governments pretending to be representative.

[CrackpotAmerica]

20. I agree.. That is what it is coming to,

:nominated:

[PATRICK]

21. Republican Loyalist

or Royalist for short.

[izzybeans]

22. I posted this thread and it sunk like a stone.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=128077&mesg_id=128077

They merchandise loyalty now. The salespitch is something like "show your loyalty with this glorious "W" SWIMWEAR!"

[Arkana]

23. I've stopped saying that the Bushistas have "drunk the Kool-Aid."

I've changed it to "infected by the T-virus."

Anyone who knows what I'm talking about will IMMEDIATELY see how it is appropriate.

[jrd200x]

24. I think WHIGS is most appropriate - they Loyal to King George

They were the people AGAINST real American values of liberty and Freedom. And they were loyal to King George III.

WHIGS. White House Incompentent Gorging Screwballs.

[Neil Lisst]

25. TORIES works for me. They're loyal to Mad King George.

yeah

[AndyTiedye]

26. "Royalists" Would Be Closer ("Fascist" Might Be Closer Still")

[zann725]

27. Great idea! Let's ALSO use linguistics to our favor!

n/t

[zanne]

29. How about just calling them radicals?

That's how the right wing stigmatized Democrats in the 60's and 70's. They kept repeating that we were "radicals". After a few years, people didn't want to vote for those "radicals". So, why don't we just call Republicans what they've become; big, fat RADICALS.

[Gormy Cuss]

28. Loyalists is accurate, but can be spun to their advantage.

I vote for "Tories."