Limbaugh just chuckled about our side not liking "Democrat"

[JohnnyLib2]

in place of Democratic. Ignore--ignore--ignore.

[goclark]

1. Rush is a CON

That is about the only way that you can deal with a builly like that one.

[redqueen]

2. Well, he's part of that group that uses language as a weapon.

Let hm. People are starting to wake up and recognize their clowning for what it is.

We should also make it more public that that term originated as a way to denigrate Democrats. Hard to do when you don't own the media, but it can be done.

[durrrty libby]

3. How can anyone listen to that blowhard without getting

ill?

[hobbit709]

4. Call them RepubliCAN'T

and watch them blow a gasket.

[BrainRants]

14. Been doing this for years and can confrm: it drives them NUTS!

Try it, it works.

[UrbScotty]

5. Rush can kiss my OxyContin. (nt)

[CottonBear]

6. * used the term in the STOTU speech when the pre-printed copy read "Democratic."

Tweety, Keith and Brokaw were discussing this last night and one of them said Chimpy just "couldn't help himself."

Chimpy is such a total asshat. Gawd, I detest that man. :grr:

I believe the Rethuglicans are trying to control our emotions by using the noun instead of the adjective. I think that the term originated in Newt Gingrich's Contract on America handbook. :(

I don't know if it's better to ignore them or to retaliate with "Republics." :shrug:

edit: sp.

[LisaM]

I think it's from the Reagan era

Last time * did this, I called the White House to complain.

[Norquist Nemesis]

11. Gingrich certainly helped make it "POP-ular"

I read somewhere that the term actually came about many years ago, but it was Gingrich and his wordlists that put it into ConSpeak.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

7. As long as

the Republics* are playing with words rather than destroying the country, I figure we win.

* Thanks to another lister here for doing that first and inspiring me.

[TechBear_Seattle]

8. We should start calling them "Republics"

Goodness knows, Flush is big enough to be his own country. :rofl:

[The Deacon]

10. I Prefer "Publican"

That way I can follow it up with: "And get me a pint of bitters."

[denverbill]

12. I voted Republicer. Someone who wants a Republican form of government should be a Republicer. n/t

[MurrayDelph]

19. How about "Republan"?

We'll give them back THEIR "ic" when they give us back OURS.

[bullimiami]

9. he is acknowledging that they do it on purpose as a petty slight.

bush did it last night. it was no mistake.

[acmavm]

13. Sheesh, who cares?

[The Deacon]

15. In Case You Missed It

The Publicans have become masters of Newspeak. Unless we fight it they could morph another word the way they did "Liberal."

[Ninja Jordan]

16. I care. And I want it stopped.

[DemGa]

17. How about that "Republic" party

Seriously, they should be called out on this EVERY time they do it and be forced to clarify. They're bullies; they'll understand this tactic and sheepishly crawl away.

[Apollo11]

18. Don't let it get to you

The more we kick and scream -- the more they will keep doing it.

Is there something wrong with being a Democrat?

First we let them turn Liberal into a bad word.

I am proud to be a Democrat!! :)