If "whore" is out as the metaphor for a politician who serves corporations, what's the 2nd choice?

[Towlie]

[hobbit709]

1. Person of easily negotiable virtue.

[morningfog]

55. Shill is the most concise.

[virtualobserver]

61. I don't think that shill is on their "things we like to be called" list either

[morningfog]

69. Tough.

[lagomorph777]

79. I don't like the tone of truth

It doesn't match the Manolos.

[Avalux]

2. How about lackey? Corporate lackey would work too. n/t

[VulgarPoet]

5. We've got a word back home, but it literally translates to "ass salesman" so

not too sure if that'd work...

[DrDan]

3. how about a "politician who serves corporations" - or ask Bernie, he finds it inappropriate

[Armstead]

33. Not very catchy

Also not very accurate.

Nothing wrong with serving business as part of the job. It's a matter of priorities, perspective and why serve big ciorporations and industry lobbyists at the expense of the public interest

[DrDan]

35. it also happened to be the term used in the OP

[passiveporcupine]

91. It's a phrase, not a term

too long.

In one thread I read here corporatist was mentioned, but that is not really the same thing.

“corporatist” agenda of furthering the interests of well-connected corporations

Furthering corporate interests does not always means selling your ethics to do so.

[DrDan]

95. .

term

noun

noun: term; plural noun: terms

1. a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study.

[passiveporcupine]

100. OK, I accept it is a term

It's still too long. It's replacing a single word. (not counting corporate, as that has to be used anyway)

[DrDan]

97. ". . . does not always means . . ."

"means" should be singular

[passiveporcupine]

98. fuck the grammar police

typos happen

[DrDan]

99. you sure were quick to criticize the word I chose - even though it was correct

[passiveporcupine]

101. Did you mean to say words?

[DrDan]

102. "term" is a word, singular

[passiveporcupine]

105. I was referring to the phrase (or term) you mentioned

That's what I thought you were talking about. I can tell you are starting to get anal about this, so I'm signing off. I'm not into this kind of sub-thread.


Here, have a lollypop. Maybe this will improve your day.

[DrDan]

107. Please keep in mind who decided to start their post criticizing and correcting my choice of words

when they were perfectly accurate.

and then you call me "anal".

[passiveporcupine]

108. I wasn't critizing your words as a bad choice of words

I was just saying it was too long. But you really are getting anal now so you are going on ignore. And I thought I was anal retentive.

[DrDan]

109. sure you were - typical BB elitism

[JackRiddler]

71. Let's just give them the Nobel Prize for Corporate Service.

[mmonk]

4. Corporatist is what I normally use.

[Art_from_Ark]

16. But that really doesn't convey the image of someone

who has completely sold themselves out.

[mmonk]

20. Maybe not. Sometimes I assume people know what I mean.

[Hortensis]

45. For those who serve business people over

other citizens, I suggest identifying them by name. Smearing everyone you don't like with some perjorative label let's the real villains odd Scott free. They're chuckling in safety while your guns are emptied ineffectually at..."corporatists" and "shills" and"whores."

Try targeting people like Paul Ryan, Mitch McConnell, John Kasich, your own congressman IF appropriate. Scalia's permantly safe from you, but his legacy is not. He belonged in prison, but his "judicial philosophy" that channels power and wealth away from the people to a ruling class continues its evil, undemocratic function every day.

[passiveporcupine]

92. sort of, but not really the same thing

see my post above.

[DisgustipatedinCA]

6. I'm partial to "corrupt fucknozzle", but I realize that not everyone is a profanity aficionado

[mmonk]

10. .

[VulgarPoet]

11. +1.

[Phlem]

52. Nice.

[passiveporcupine]

94. Thank youi

I haven't laughed enough today!

[Merryland]

7. How about corporate slime?

[itsrobert]

8. So you are okay with the Sanders supporter calling Hillary a Whore?

Shameful.

[daleanime]

19. So what's your substitute....

for someone who takes money for acts that they don't want to talk about? I would like a nicer word to describe it.

[Silver_Witch]

31. Your phrase is perfect. Just not as easy

To type I am afraid. Quite accurate though!

[wendylaroux]

37. I'm sure no one meant she was peddling her ass on the street.

and if you thought this your sick!!!!!!!!

[Phlem]

54. Way to pitch in useful content to a question. Where's the substance?

Can always count on her supporters to twist and misrepresent fucking everything and not contribute.

You know kind of like "When I win!" as opposed to "When we win!".

Shameful.

[TM99]

84. Except that it is the after the fact

lie made up by Brock and company.

It is not actually the truth.

So keep your shame to yourself bud!

[itsrobert]

87. Nope, we saw it happen in real-time

And if it is a lie that was made up, why did Bernie apologize? Camp Pinocchio caught in their own web.

[TM99]

88. No you did not.

You saw what you wanted to hear which was not what was said.

Sanders is an astute politician. When there is outrage, faux or real, he apologizes. Unlike your candidate and her surrogates who 'wish they could apologize' but do not.

The only web being spun here is by the Clinton machine liars.

[passiveporcupine]

96. No one called Hillary a whore.

But carry on...I know you will.

[NorthCarolina]

9. Third-Way Democratic Corporate Fellators for Cash. nt

[Katashi_itto]

58. Corportate fellatrix?

[reddread]

12. lickspittle

but really the whole thing has been well described

[yourpaljoey]

53. damn straight, he was great

[onehandle]

13. It's sad that some people go straight to 'whore' when a woman is involved.

The 'Not Hillary' Party is Berning out.

[ibegurpard]

22. It's not been a gender - specific term

When used politically.
But you already knew that.
Carry on.

[nichomachus]

44. That term was in use long before Mrs. Clinton started running -- long before

But do enjoy the Poutrage of the Day.

Glad you've moved on from the pope.

[Phlem]

57. Uh...... BS.

It's been used as non gender in the past, but one can't wait to associate it with Hillary because it's an easy way to promote faux outrage on behalf of the Queen.

Where's the effort or are you guy's just phoning it in anymore?

[daleanime]

14. Contracted labor?

Seasonal help?

Valet?

The Help?

Personal Assistance?

Henchmen/women?

Hey you?

The Badguy?

[VulgarPoet]

17. Whoa whoa whoa whoa let's not equate Lord Dominator with Clinton.

Even Lord Dominator has SOME flavor of scruples. (Also, I find "culero" works.)

[kristopher]

15. Corporate whore is not "out". It is standard English no matter what HRC camp wants.

[Funtatlaguy]

18. Working person of the evening.

Or
Evening working person.

[Skwmom]

21. Puppet. There can be some great graphics made of this. n/t

[Kip Humphrey]

23. Corporate Socialist

[BernieforPres2016]

24. I have used the term corporatist in the past

But it appears that corporate whore gets under the skin of people I hold in contempt, so I am going to switch to that.

[workinclasszero]

25. "Dr. Song's comment was inappropriate and insensitive." Bernie Sanders

"Dr. Song's comment was inappropriate and insensitive." Bernie Sanders


Ask Bernie Sanders.

[wendylaroux]

36. .

inappropriate and insensitive,maybe,but not false.

[Autumn]

93. Bernie is a nice man and I understand why he said that. In this case I disagree with him.

Dr. Song's comment was 100% truth.

[longship]

26. "Selling ones soul to the devil"

Not sexist. However, it is true.

Just look at her donor list.

Citizens United is my number one issue in this election. There is only candidate who has the right position. That's Bernie Sanders. Hillary HAS sold her soul.

[Ed Suspicious]

27. Escort?

[earthside]

28. Let's call them "a corporate Hillarian" n/t

[Buzz Clik]

29. Damn. I can't call somebody a whore. Now what? I have no vocabulary remaining.

[Phlem]

59. just read your Journal

You'll find all kinds of words in there you've used in the past.

[Buzz Clik]

73. Line 'em up. I'm dying to know what you find offensive.

[Phlem]

74. Sorry, not going through that shit again.

But you can pretty much count on EVERYTHING in your journal.

You sound exactly like my Republican stepfather who gifted me with PTSD, except you support Hillary.

So no, done with that mentality.

[Buzz Clik]

75. Yeah, I think that's because it's empty bullshit from you.

If my threads are oh-so-offensive, you'd have posted at least one.

[Phlem]

76. This one's nice.

This is a great hide.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=1406605

Bernie's a whiney little girl? Yea my Republican stepfather was classic at that one.

Oh BTW Here is some great *whining*

http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/clinton-lashes-out-i-am-so-sick-the-sanders-campaign-lying

[another]

30. Corporate Shill.

[elana i am]

32. i like corporate whore just fine nt

[DemocracyDirect]

34. It's insulting to actual prostitutes.

Corporate sellouts hurt all of us, not just themselves.

[JackRiddler]

72. The funny truth.

Real-life whores are just making a living.

Corporate whores - persons who sell morally dubious services to corporations - are screwing everyone.

[demwing]

38. Clintoneer?

[ladjf]

39. How about "sellout"? nt

[mythology]

40. Poor pitiful you

Your vocabulary is so limited you have to struggle to find non-sexist terns.

[Phlem]

62. The struggle is there are so many apt replacements

that we still cannot use!

[Old Codger]

41. How about

A person of questionable terpitude

[PaulaFarrell]

42. faustian n/t

[Karmadillo]

43. Patriot?

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

46. Servants? Bootlickers? Hypocrites? Aristocrats? Nouveau Riche? Millionaires?

[JoePhilly]

47. No, no ... Bernie should use that term in the debate ...

... over and over and over.

There are no other terms to use.

[islandmkl]

48. corporate bedmates...wall street paramours...

i still prefer 'corporate whores' to refer to corporate whores...

[Blaukraut]

49. Stooge, Puppet, Tool - to name a few n/t

[lumberjack_jeff]

51. I like "corporate tool". Paying Hillary $500,000 an hour is cheap compared to their ROI. n/t

[Xyzse]

50. It Is Shameful... However not the correct term.

Last edited Thu Apr 14, 2016, 12:53 PM - Edit history (1)

Whore = Person who sells their virtue.
Corporate Whore = Provides Specificity, it is the type. Lessens the catch-all phrase, and is more appropriate.

Much like, a corporate whore is a whore, while not all whores are corporate whores.

There are varying degrees.

Like, a kitten is a cat, while not all cats are kittens.

Stating that, I am not fond of the term, and I hope the guy does apologize for using that term.

Even if I am not ok with this, there really is a difference between those two negatives. It does not excuse his usage, but please get the term right.

On Edit -
I see that he apologized:

[Blue_Adept]

56. Puppet is far more accurate.

[MineralMan]

60. "Tool" works pretty well.

"Whore," on the other hand, is a very poor choice, indeed, especially when applied to a woman who is running. Very bad choice of words, I think.

But, what's said is said.

[Phlem]

63. I used corporate toadie the other day.

Still not quite apt.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

64. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suppose to provide oversight of corporations so

how about "SECs Workers"?

[Octafish]

65. Corporate Escort

Sounds classier, too.

[zazen]

66. Pimp. It's the true "oldest profession." n/t

[TheKentuckian]

111. Pimp is more descriptive of the situation. Slaver might be better but overstates status.

One-eyed Charlie kinda works but the relationship isn't quite accurate in description because we aren't supposed know we are sold out and are supposed look up to them.

Overseer? Doesn't benefit quite enough.

I guess pimp pretty well captures it. Selling our asses not their's for the filthy lucre.

[VulgarPoet]

67. To quote a vote choice from yesterday in reference to the objectors?

ALCON,

Your concern has been noted, now shut the fuck up.

~ZV

[ContinentalOp]

68. The traditional term for these people is "politician"

[Maedhros]

70. Shill? Cat's paw? Puppet? Toady? [n/t]

[yodermon]

77. SELLOUT.

not hard.

[Orsino]

78. Puppet.

Sometimes you can see the strings.

[Sky Masterson]

80. Corporate Clintons

works.

[lagomorph777]

81. Employee?

Proxy?

[Still In Wisconsin]

82. I think lackey works best.

[arikara]

83. From the thesaurus... take your pick

brownnoser
ass-kisser
backscratcher
bootlicker
flunky
kowtower
lackey
hack
courtesan
grifter
floozy
shill

[HereSince1628]

85. Perhaps Kulak? It worked for Lenin who called for their hanging, he also called them

blood-suckers, vampires, plunderers and profiteers

I think profiteers as an insult may be too unfair to members of our party committed to political capitalism and it's social asymmetries.

[beam me up scottie]

86. Ferengi?

[speaktruthtopower]

89. Malleable

[4ricksren]

90. POLITICAL CORPORATE SERVICE-PROVIDER nt

[w4rma]

103. "Third Way" (nt)

[gordyfl]

104. "Big Spender"

"Hey big spender, spend a little time with me."

[snowy owl]

106. "services" corporations and big money.

[silvershadow]

110. Not understanding their latest red herring. Whores come in all genders. nt

[Towlie]

115. That was my thinking when I started this thread.

It's the automatic association of "whore" with women that's misogynistic, not the association of "whore" with one who sacrifices one's principles for money.

[Umbral18]

112. Corporate Ass Licker nt

[Beacool]

113. Corporatist

"Whore" is not a word that should be used to attack any women candidates, even if "corporate whore" is part of the political lexicon.

[raouldukelives]

114. Mercenary. The more you pay her, the harder she fights. nt