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47. I rarely, if ever hear those words used by Dems

Thu Mar 13, 2025, 03:19 PM

Mar 13

I understand how serious a threat to democracy oligarchs are, but one fails to get that across if the listener doesn't know what an "oligarch" or "oligarchy" is.
To the average person, "dictatorship" sounds just as threatening as the "o word", and its closer to its meaning than "rich asshole".

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Fetterman urges Democrats to talk like 'regular' people instead of talking about 'oligarchs' [View all] Celerity Mar 13 OP

Clueless! - nt synni Mar 13 #1

Yup, Oligarchs are what real people are talking about Johonny Mar 14 #103

Not a bad point but oligarch is easier to say than fat cat rich white guy with a bad comb over. dutch777 Mar 13 #2

'Rich fucks' works for me. nt Bobstandard Mar 13 #27

What a tool atreides1 Mar 13 #3

I'm worried for Fetterman. sop Mar 13 #4

His hoodies BonnieJW Mar 13 #62

I'd like to convey some "regular language" to the good senator... harumph Mar 13 #5

Do you know what an asshole is? lame54 Mar 13 #6

Glad that at this point, there is only bluestarone Mar 13 #7

Look into jared golden from Maine. Think. Again. Mar 13 #10

& Henry Cuellar (under indictment for bribery, money laundering, working on behalf of a foreign government, conspiracy) Celerity Mar 13 #25

Dem leadership knew what was going on. Autumn Mar 14 #96

Absolutely. That left a very bitter taste in my mouth. Celerity Mar 14 #97

It did me too. I have never felt the same since that happened. Autumn Mar 14 #99

I have my issues with him RJ-MacReady Mar 13 #8

There really is only certain words to use... Think. Again. Mar 13 #14

I agree RJ-MacReady Mar 13 #16

No, you could substitute something like.. whathehell Mar 13 #29

Dems DO use those phrases also, a lot. Think. Again. Mar 13 #35

I rarely, if ever hear those words used by Dems whathehell Mar 13 #47

This all seems very petty, but... Think. Again. Mar 13 #51

I'm sorry, but I disagree.. whathehell Mar 13 #64

And a number of other strong Dems... Think. Again. Mar 13 #65

Uh huh, and as I said, I'm not a fan of Fetterman's whathehell Mar 13 #71

Been there, done that. It won't matter what words are used, people will complain travelingthrulife Mar 13 #73

Yeah, I've 'been' and 'done' a lot too, but I'm whathehell Mar 13 #74

It's gaslighting and definitely "both sides" bs. 58Sunliner Mar 14 #110

I also agree with you. n/t ChazII Mar 13 #75

Too scripted? She thought through her answers, she is educated, what was she supposed to do? 58Sunliner Mar 14 #108

What a disappointment Happy Hoosier Mar 13 #9

Please switch parties so the media will ignore you. 617Blue Mar 13 #11

Are regular people anything like real people? Solly Mack Mar 13 #12

OK... WinstonSmith4740 Mar 13 #13

Post removed Post removed Mar 13 #15

He has got to go bob4460 Mar 13 #17

I want to know why Fetterman went down poli-junkie Mar 13 #18

He cares more about big money donors than voters. Yavin4 Mar 13 #19

How about "Billionaires"? Kid Berwyn Mar 13 #20

Yes, he has a minor point, but I honestly do not believe most Americans' vocabulary ended in 1st grade... hlthe2b Mar 13 #21

Fetterman is actually correct. Wanderlust988 Mar 13 #22

Agree. Much of DU is a bit out of touch on plain language. BannonsLiver Mar 13 #24

....and the dumbing down of America continues. Think. Again. Mar 13 #28

Yep, the most voters are dumb, so you need to appeal to them. We need to stop speaking like professors Wanderlust988 Mar 13 #83

Hmm, call them dumb then say you're trying to appeal to them. Think. Again. Mar 14 #90

They are dumb RJ-MacReady Mar 14 #94

We don't speak like professors. Even maga knows what an oligarch is. 58Sunliner Mar 14 #113

My first thought was to call them rich bastards. Wiz Imp Mar 13 #37

I'm no fan of Fetterman's and I speak nine languages DFW Mar 14 #87

Bernie has said it numerous ways. Plain language is what? 58Sunliner Mar 14 #112

Fetterman should STFU The Third Doctor Mar 13 #23

I urge Fetterman to STFU.. spanone Mar 13 #26

I find "oligarch" to be more kind than "motherfucker" RainCaster Mar 13 #30

The picture of... robleb Mar 13 #31

That guy does not look healthy clevergrrrl Mar 13 #32

He is such H2O Man Mar 13 #33

Bernie is packing them in on his anti-oligarchy tour. Phoenix61 Mar 13 #34

Should we call them treason weasels instead? Initech Mar 13 #36

If "regular people" don't know what an oligarch is, maybe THAT is the fucking thing RockRaven Mar 13 #38

+100 Celerity Mar 13 #43

I'm not holding my breath. BannonsLiver Mar 13 #49

If you are waiting for people to become more educated that's not going to happen JI7 Mar 13 #67

But who is going to force them to change? DFW Mar 14 #86

Instead of answering the very serious and relevant question, he seemed to attack the interviewer for using the word Doodley Mar 13 #39

Perhaps he would prefer Robber Baron? Bettie Mar 13 #40

That's the problem... Sorceress Mar 13 #41

Well he got one thing spot on, Musk and the oligarchs around 46 1/2 are motivated by more than making money. bluesbassman Mar 13 #42

I Never like him, the hoodie and ripped shorts was his costume....to hide his BS Bread and Circuses Mar 13 #44

FU!! Why don't you talk like a democrat? Or were you always just a gop in disguise? PortTack Mar 13 #45

Arrggh.. that's rich coming from a Trumpbud. ananda Mar 13 #46

Does he realize he's telling us to talk down to people? I'm really over this guy. Vinca Mar 13 #48

In this clip Fetterman has such poli-junkie Mar 13 #50

he has never remotely been the same since the stroke, I am not a medical doctor, but I do not think one needs a medical Celerity Mar 13 #54

Like a trailer park drunk who hits the lottery me thinks theres some big right wing cash tickeling his wallet Cheezoholic Mar 13 #52

God, is he delusional. no_hypocrisy Mar 13 #53

Ok. Pennsylvania doofus said what? bucolic_frolic Mar 13 #55

Corrupt rich fucks works for me. SamKnause Mar 13 #56

We are criticized for calling them stupid maptap22 Mar 13 #57

He is not officially flamingdem Mar 13 #58

He has no agenda here, none. Passages Mar 13 #59

Redacted. Voltaire2 Mar 13 #60

Sometimes we have to learn new words. Humans can do this. delisen Mar 13 #61

Let's not help MAGA dumb the country down even more Blue Owl Mar 13 #63

Send that man a case of chapstick. CentralMass Mar 13 #66

This MeatHead is my biggest donation regret Captain Zero Mar 13 #68

OK, I'll call them white trash with cash. nt Comrade Citizen Mar 13 #69

I like this a lot BlueKota Mar 14 #107

Dear Pennsylvania, Democratic party, please primary this not very Democratic leaning imposter. nt ShazamIam Mar 13 #70

Most Dems aren't as dumb as you, Fetterman. alarimer Mar 13 #72

And I would claudette Mar 13 #76

Bernie is doing just fine using "oligarchs" in his rallies Raven123 Mar 13 #77

By now claudette Mar 13 #78

Here's an idea. Fetterman and Sanders should hold simultaneous rallies Raven123 Mar 13 #80

No bets claudette Mar 13 #81

I would urge Fetterman to talk like a Democrat... dchill Mar 13 #79

Fetterman should talk like a Democrat and vote like one. milestogo Mar 13 #82

How about using the term robber barons? Seems a bit more self descriptive. nt Quixote1818 Mar 13 #84

So, Fetterman says he would sit down and have a beer with anybody who "talked straight"? LudwigPastorius Mar 14 #85

He may be right, but "filthy rich sleazeball motherfuckers" Buns_of_Fire Mar 14 #88

It's actually a smart way to tie the current administration to Russia Babajida Mar 14 #89

I'd be pleased if all Democrats talked like AOC. n/t eShirl Mar 14 #91

I've been finished with him ages ago. malaise Mar 14 #92

bloodsuckers, leeches, vampires, parasites, the economic elite eShirl Mar 14 #93

He'd rather sit and bitch instead of jump in and help. eShirl Mar 14 #95

Deliberate Dumbing Down of America. Emile Mar 14 #98

I don't think he will run again.... Butterflylady Mar 14 #100

A very outspoken and disappointing Representative. walkingman Mar 14 #101

John you are wrong. The folks filling the seats for Bernie seem to understand the word just fine! Hope22 Mar 14 #102

Oligarch is a word that has not been incredibly relevant to American vocabulary until recently SSJVegeta Mar 14 #104

Hey John let me simply things for your illiterate BlueKota Mar 14 #105

He said that to avoid the question. He loves Trump and the oligarchy. travelingthrulife Mar 14 #106

They must of hacked Johns Hornedfrog2000 Mar 14 #109

I guess Rebl2 Mar 14 #111

Can we go with "pirates"? BeyondGeography Mar 14 #114

He is avoiding the questions, and is talking like a gaslighting republican-we are "hyperventilating, performative." 58Sunliner Mar 14 #115