It's the Democratic Party, Dumbo!

Jeff Corey · 25th July 2004, 09:20 AM

I saw GWB on TV last night where he referred to the "Democrat Party". What's with this? Are we to call his the Republic Party.

The Central Scrutinizer · 25th July 2004, 09:35 AM

I think this started quite a few years ago, maybe as far back as Barry Goldwater(?). The thought being that it is not a "democratic" party, but instead a socialist party. So they started calling them the "democrat" party to make that point clear.

Regnad Kcin · 25th July 2004, 10:04 AM

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Originally posted by Jeff Corey
I saw GWB on TV last night where he referred to the "Democrat Party". What's with this? Are we to call his the Republic Party.

"Don't be shtupid, be a shmarty..."

KelvinG · 25th July 2004, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jeff Corey
I saw GWB on TV last night where he referred to the "Democrat Party". What's with this? Are we to call his the Republic Party.

I think it's more that GWB just isn't very smart.

25th July 2004, 07:28 PM

Well, the 'Republicans' aren't for a republic, either: They're for a Christian theocracy.

The Central Scrutinizer · 25th July 2004, 09:40 PM

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Originally posted by evildave
Well, the 'Republicans' aren't for a republic, either: They're for a Christian theocracy.

True.

hgc · 26th July 2004, 06:41 AM

The use of "Democrat" party is strictly a sign of a Republican partisan. I heard it used this morning by one of the Fox & Friends bozos.

25th July 2004, 09:20 AM	#1
Jeff Corey New York Skeptic Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 13,794	It's the Democratic Party, Dumbo! I saw GWB on TV last night where he referred to the "Democrat Party". What's with this? Are we to call his the Republic Party.

25th July 2004, 09:35 AM	#2
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Pither Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,277	I think this started quite a few years ago, maybe as far back as Barry Goldwater(?). The thought being that it is not a "democratic" party, but instead a socialist party. So they started calling them the "democrat" party to make that point clear.
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25th July 2004, 10:04 AM	#3
Regnad Kcin Philosopher Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The ol' Same place Posts: 6,215	Quote: Originally posted by Jeff Corey I saw GWB on TV last night where he referred to the "Democrat Party". What's with this? Are we to call his the Republic Party. "Don't be shtupid, be a shmarty..."
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25th July 2004, 12:27 PM	#4
KelvinG Master Poster Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,379	Re: It's the Democratic Party, Dumbo! Quote: Originally posted by Jeff Corey I saw GWB on TV last night where he referred to the "Democrat Party". What's with this? Are we to call his the Republic Party. I think it's more that GWB just isn't very smart.
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25th July 2004, 07:28 PM	#5
evildave Guest Posts: n/a	Well, the 'Republicans' aren't for a republic, either: They're for a Christian theocracy.
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25th July 2004, 09:40 PM	#6
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Pither Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,277	Quote: Originally posted by evildave Well, the 'Republicans' aren't for a republic, either: They're for a Christian theocracy. True.
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26th July 2004, 06:41 AM	#7
hgc Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,014	The use of "Democrat" party is strictly a sign of a Republican partisan. I heard it used this morning by one of the Fox & Friends bozos.
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