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TwilightZone

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64. Yeah, it's a double standard. It's also a losing battle.

Wed May 8, 2019, 02:10 PM

May 2019

I complain about idiots using "Democrat" as an adjective, so it would be rather hypocritical to use grade-school-level nicknames in return. I've never found "I know you are, but what am I?" to be a terribly effective debate strategy.

I think it's also a very quick way to get one's entire point summarily dismissed in any discussion.

But, that's just me. Clearly, most people here don't see that or have a problem with it.

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I really dislike the term "Rethuglican" [View all] StarfishSaver May 2019 OP

I agree. I use the term pukes. mobeau69 May 2019 #1

Republipukes? ProudMNDemocrat May 2019 #5

I really like the term "Rethuglican" .... AND I WILL USE IT IF I WANT TO. trueblue2007 May 2019 #85

I don't mind it. It's cathartic. java108 May 2019 #2

We learned name-calling from the Presiden't! (n/t) forgotmylogin May 2019 #61

Meh, they started it... Wounded Bear May 2019 #3

+1 Chin music May 2019 #53

I can call 'em repugs - the Dem leaders should not - big difference lame54 May 2019 #4

OK, this is real simple. *We*, here at DU--a discussion board--use "rethuglican"... First Speaker May 2019 #6

Hee hee. I love your response. They are crooks and cheats and deserve whatever. brush May 2019 #13

Alternatively, ReThugs. ariadne0614 May 2019 #86

I rec your post lunatica May 2019 #34

Oh, come now. Cartoonist May 2019 #39

Perfect malaise May 2019 #49

this. nt Baltimike May 2019 #56

Maybe if they stopped stealing shit, you know, like elections BeyondGeography May 2019 #7

Maybe, but context is all... TreasonousBastard May 2019 #8

Good point-I just call them assholes jcboon May 2019 #9

Democratic politicians don't name call, GOP politicians use Democrat as an adjective. AJT May 2019 #10

Honestly.. we're on the verge of fascism, if not there already nini May 2019 #11

"Honestly.. we're on the verge of fascism, if not there already .... LenaBaby61 May 2019 #27

We need the mindset we had in WWII when we fought those bastards back then nini May 2019 #35

On top of all of this shit happening today .... LenaBaby61 May 2019 #88

yep.. it's a war of our survival nini May 2019 #93

I agree - I call them Russiapublicans. lagomorph777 May 2019 #12

Bless your heart Rambling Man May 2019 #14

. lunatica May 2019 #36

They'll always be GOPpies to me. n/t TygrBright May 2019 #15

I agree with you LibFarmer May 2019 #16

How's stabbing them with sporks working out for you? durablend May 2019 #46

How's calling them silly names working out for you? TwilightZone May 2019 #67

I just call them "publicans", marybourg May 2019 #17

Well i would change just one letter. bluestarone May 2019 #18

I'm perfectly cool with calling people Takket May 2019 #19

Thank you! That's what they ARE. nt Duppers May 2019 #57

I don't like it because it attributes power to them. Maven May 2019 #20

I like it, along with Repuke. MoonRiver May 2019 #21

I generally call them PIGFUCKERS... Raster May 2019 #22

Too bad you missed the GWBush years here on DU. JaneQPublic May 2019 #23

Love that nickname. John Fante May 2019 #81

Johnathan Swift, Dorothy Parker, Charlie Chaplin... all threw pejoratives at their targets. LanternWaste May 2019 #24

I love the term ReTHUGs malaise May 2019 #25

pukes works for me Blues Heron May 2019 #26

I agree. PoindexterOglethorpe May 2019 #28

Agree. Debasing. Hortensis May 2019 #29

So do they. I guess that's why it's so "popular". NurseJackie May 2019 #30

That's what I think StarfishSaver May 2019 #33

Yeah, I like the shorter term better... tosh May 2019 #31

Yes, but domestic enemies of the Constitution is just so wordy Brawndo May 2019 #32

And "Retug" doesn't convey that they are domestic enemies of the Constitution StarfishSaver May 2019 #37

You mean like 'Retreaded Fascists Party' does? Ponietz May 2019 #70

That's about the nicest thing I call them. Vinca May 2019 #38

How about Refuckfaceicans? LuckyCharms May 2019 #40

All they do is hurl childish insults at us. It's how they win elections. Initech May 2019 #41

Welcome to DU. Hope you have enjoyed your three weeks here. lpbk2713 May 2019 #42

I have enjoyed my time here for the most part. Thank you. StarfishSaver May 2019 #44

How about if we Meowmee May 2019 #43

Well, we have to call them something, so what's the proper term for people who don't ooky May 2019 #45

I did not like it in grade school.. stillcool May 2019 #47

"Release valve" - exactly what it is. Duppers May 2019 #59

yeah...I don't do stillcool May 2019 #63

How about "RePutins"? lagomorph777 May 2019 #76

Forget childish. Act_of_Reparation May 2019 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author geralmar May 2019 #50

Here, Here! D00ver May 2019 #51

Then you sure came to the wrong political message board Submariner May 2019 #52

What an interesting response to someone expressing their opinion on this political message board StarfishSaver May 2019 #71

Yes, RepukelicKKKons is a much better descriptor!! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2019 #54

Holy shit...we will have to STRONGLY disagree Baltimike May 2019 #55

+100 Duppers May 2019 #60

"Cons" is a perfect description IMO budkin May 2019 #58

You are right! at140 May 2019 #62

Yeah, it's a double standard. It's also a losing battle. TwilightZone May 2019 #64

Using the term "Republican" is an insult to Lincoln, Grant, and Theodore Roosevelt. Red Pest May 2019 #65

The name calling reminds me of freerepublic folks. LiberalArkie May 2019 #66

fascist pigs works too. nt yaesu May 2019 #68

I think it's funny and appropriate. They act like thugs. pdsimdars May 2019 #69

Yea I dont like that word either..I like scardycat May 2019 #72

Since the Kavanaugh thing, I've been calling them "Rapepublicans" sop May 2019 #73

Me too. It's an insult to thugs. TrogL May 2019 #74

Its not like they've done anything to deserve the name, poor babies LiberalLovinLug May 2019 #75

Laughable bothsideism. John Fante May 2019 #77

An unqualified dumbass won the presidency through petty name calling IronLionZion May 2019 #78

Well, just keep above the fray lillypaddle May 2019 #79

We should distinguish between GOP politicians in thrall to Trump emmaverybo May 2019 #80

Yeah, the 3-4 Republicans who are sorta kinda opposing Trump John Fante May 2019 #82

I think it fits them properly. vsrazdem May 2019 #83

The "go high" MFM008 May 2019 #84

Not using silly, childish names is not going to cause us to "lose" StarfishSaver May 2019 #90

How about treasonous, racist hate filled rat bastards that deserve to fry in the hell they are Afromania May 2019 #87

Nazis didn't like the term ... GeorgeGist May 2019 #89

I agree if Joe Biden goes on CNN and says rethuglican TheFarseer May 2019 #91

I definitely prefer the term "repukes" Skittles May 2019 #92

How about Sleepy Creepy Republicans? lpbk2713 May 2019 #94

I am good with calling them names. pwb May 2019 #95

How about calling them "Murderers" "Rapists" "Terrorists" and "Hatemongers" clementine613 May 2019 #96

Nust call them criminals. SlogginThroughIt May 2019 #97