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MineralMan

(146,189 posts)
Sun Jun 5, 2016, 02:12 PM Jun 2016

The difference between a "party" and a "Party"

Here's a photo of a big party:


Here's a photo of a Minnesota Democratic Party convention.


One's fun, and one is serious political business. Anyone can throw a "party." It's a different thing to be a "Party."

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The difference between a "party" and a "Party" (Original Post) MineralMan Jun 2016 OP
Some folks just don't seem to get it. nt BootinUp Jun 2016 #1
That's true. MineralMan Jun 2016 #3
+1 Henhouse Jun 2016 #7
Wow, words have meaning. A party can be either people having a good time or the democratic party. Autumn Jun 2016 #2
It's fun to look at the meanings of words, I find. MineralMan Jun 2016 #4
Depends on the type of party Armstead Jun 2016 #5
That looks more like a banquet to me. MineralMan Jun 2016 #6
One of her biggest backers Armstead Jun 2016 #9
Oh, Haim Saban. MineralMan Jun 2016 #10
Not quite sure what you're getting at here pinebox Jun 2016 #8
Or perhaps that politics, by definition, cannot be too "fun" or "happy". 99th_Monkey Jun 2016 #11
I didn't mention Bernie at all, did I? MineralMan Jun 2016 #12
The bottom one needs weed and alcohol Sky Masterson Jun 2016 #13
I don't know about that. When I need to make important decisions, MineralMan Jun 2016 #14

MineralMan

(146,189 posts)
3. That's true.
Sun Jun 5, 2016, 02:28 PM
Jun 2016

I've been to both things. I prefer the Party convention, frankly. At the other kind of party, you might have a little too much to drink and maybe kiss someone you might not have if you were sober. At the Party convention, though, you get to help choose people who will be legislators and leaders.

One will probably give you a hangover and maybe herpes. The other will give you a progressive state or federal legislator or even a President. It's an easy choice for me.

Autumn

(44,743 posts)
2. Wow, words have meaning. A party can be either people having a good time or the democratic party.
Sun Jun 5, 2016, 02:25 PM
Jun 2016

Who would have thunk one word can mean two things.

MineralMan

(146,189 posts)
6. That looks more like a banquet to me.
Sun Jun 5, 2016, 02:42 PM
Jun 2016

They're usually quite sedate, and you're often seated next to people with whom you don't really agree. I've been to plenty of those, too. I recognize Hillary there, but not the fellow next to her. Should I know who he is or where this particular dinner event took place?

MineralMan

(146,189 posts)
10. Oh, Haim Saban.
Sun Jun 5, 2016, 02:48 PM
Jun 2016

I didn't recognize him. Is that supposed to mean something to me? Isn't he some sort of entertainment mogul?

What was the event? You posted the photo, so I'll have to rely on you to give me the background on it. You must have a point, but I have no idea what it might be.

 

pinebox

(5,761 posts)
8. Not quite sure what you're getting at here
Sun Jun 5, 2016, 02:44 PM
Jun 2016

Are you trying to say that Bernie isn't serious and his supporters aren't either?

MineralMan

(146,189 posts)
12. I didn't mention Bernie at all, did I?
Sun Jun 5, 2016, 02:53 PM
Jun 2016

I'm simply point out the difference between the two meanings of the word "party." I leave the conclusions for others to draw. What conclusion did you draw? I'm sure Bernie is a serious man, as are his supporters. The post was not about Bernie Sanders. It's about the serious nature of politics, especially in a primary race.

Most people take Party politics seriously, and approach them soberly and with careful consideration. The other type of party is a different sort of thing.

Sky Masterson

(5,240 posts)
13. The bottom one needs weed and alcohol
Sun Jun 5, 2016, 02:55 PM
Jun 2016

I know there are two kinds of weeds. The fun kind and the kind that invade ones garden.
I know there are a few different kinds of alcohol so I should empathize NOT drinking Rubbing alcohol.
So where are we at..
The party below would be better with Ethyl Alcohol and Pot (Not a cooking Pot).

MineralMan

(146,189 posts)
14. I don't know about that. When I need to make important decisions,
Sun Jun 5, 2016, 02:59 PM
Jun 2016

I don't make them if I've been drinking or smoking dope. Important decisions need all of my wits about me. After the decision-making is done, then a spliff or a double scotch is certainly a worthwhile reward for that serious business, I suppose.

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