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delisen

(7,042 posts)
61. Sometimes we have to learn new words. Humans can do this.
Thu Mar 13, 2025, 03:59 PM
Mar 2025

The ability to learn new words is useful in defending and maintaining a democracy.

John Fetterman, you are in a unique position to teach this word to Pennsylvanians.

You may find that many of them already have this word in their vocabulary.

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Clueless! - nt synni Mar 2025 #1
Yup, Oligarchs are what real people are talking about Johonny Mar 2025 #103
Not a bad point but oligarch is easier to say than fat cat rich white guy with a bad comb over. dutch777 Mar 2025 #2
'Rich fucks' works for me. nt Bobstandard Mar 2025 #27
What a tool atreides1 Mar 2025 #3
I'm worried for Fetterman. sop Mar 2025 #4
His hoodies BonnieJW Mar 2025 #62
I'd like to convey some "regular language" to the good senator... harumph Mar 2025 #5
Do you know what an asshole is? lame54 Mar 2025 #6
Glad that at this point, there is only bluestarone Mar 2025 #7
Look into jared golden from Maine. Think. Again. Mar 2025 #10
& Henry Cuellar (under indictment for bribery, money laundering, working on behalf of a foreign government, conspiracy) Celerity Mar 2025 #25
Dem leadership knew what was going on. Autumn Mar 2025 #96
Absolutely. That left a very bitter taste in my mouth. Celerity Mar 2025 #97
It did me too. I have never felt the same since that happened. Autumn Mar 2025 #99
I have my issues with him RJ-MacReady Mar 2025 #8
There really is only certain words to use... Think. Again. Mar 2025 #14
I agree RJ-MacReady Mar 2025 #16
No, you could substitute something like.. whathehell Mar 2025 #29
Dems DO use those phrases also, a lot. Think. Again. Mar 2025 #35
I rarely, if ever hear those words used by Dems whathehell Mar 2025 #47
This all seems very petty, but... Think. Again. Mar 2025 #51
I'm sorry, but I disagree.. whathehell Mar 2025 #64
And a number of other strong Dems... Think. Again. Mar 2025 #65
Uh huh, and as I said, I'm not a fan of Fetterman's whathehell Mar 2025 #71
Been there, done that. It won't matter what words are used, people will complain travelingthrulife Mar 2025 #73
Yeah, I've 'been' and 'done' a lot too, but I'm whathehell Mar 2025 #74
It's gaslighting and definitely "both sides" bs. 58Sunliner Mar 2025 #110
I also agree with you. n/t ChazII Mar 2025 #75
Too scripted? She thought through her answers, she is educated, what was she supposed to do? 58Sunliner Mar 2025 #108
What a disappointment Happy Hoosier Mar 2025 #9
Please switch parties so the media will ignore you. 617Blue Mar 2025 #11
Are regular people anything like real people? Solly Mack Mar 2025 #12
OK... WinstonSmith4740 Mar 2025 #13
Post removed Post removed Mar 2025 #15
He has got to go bob4460 Mar 2025 #17
I want to know why Fetterman went down poli-junkie Mar 2025 #18
He cares more about big money donors than voters. Yavin4 Mar 2025 #19
How about "Billionaires"? Kid Berwyn Mar 2025 #20
Yes, he has a minor point, but I honestly do not believe most Americans' vocabulary ended in 1st grade... hlthe2b Mar 2025 #21
Fetterman is actually correct. Wanderlust988 Mar 2025 #22
Agree. Much of DU is a bit out of touch on plain language. BannonsLiver Mar 2025 #24
....and the dumbing down of America continues. Think. Again. Mar 2025 #28
Yep, the most voters are dumb, so you need to appeal to them. We need to stop speaking like professors Wanderlust988 Mar 2025 #83
Hmm, call them dumb then say you're trying to appeal to them. Think. Again. Mar 2025 #90
They are dumb RJ-MacReady Mar 2025 #94
We don't speak like professors. Even maga knows what an oligarch is. 58Sunliner Mar 2025 #113
My first thought was to call them rich bastards. Wiz Imp Mar 2025 #37
I'm no fan of Fetterman's and I speak nine languages DFW Mar 2025 #87
Bernie has said it numerous ways. Plain language is what? 58Sunliner Mar 2025 #112
Fetterman should STFU The Third Doctor Mar 2025 #23
I urge Fetterman to STFU.. spanone Mar 2025 #26
I find "oligarch" to be more kind than "motherfucker" RainCaster Mar 2025 #30
The picture of... robleb Mar 2025 #31
That guy does not look healthy clevergrrrl Mar 2025 #32
He is such H2O Man Mar 2025 #33
Bernie is packing them in on his anti-oligarchy tour. Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #34
Should we call them treason weasels instead? Initech Mar 2025 #36
If "regular people" don't know what an oligarch is, maybe THAT is the fucking thing RockRaven Mar 2025 #38
+100 Celerity Mar 2025 #43
I'm not holding my breath. BannonsLiver Mar 2025 #49
If you are waiting for people to become more educated that's not going to happen JI7 Mar 2025 #67
But who is going to force them to change? DFW Mar 2025 #86
Instead of answering the very serious and relevant question, he seemed to attack the interviewer for using the word Doodley Mar 2025 #39
Perhaps he would prefer Robber Baron? Bettie Mar 2025 #40
That's the problem... Sorceress Mar 2025 #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 2025 #42
I Never like him, the hoodie and ripped shorts was his costume....to hide his BS Bread and Circuses Mar 2025 #44
FU!! Why don't you talk like a democrat? Or were you always just a gop in disguise? PortTack Mar 2025 #45
Arrggh.. that's rich coming from a Trumpbud. ananda Mar 2025 #46
Does he realize he's telling us to talk down to people? I'm really over this guy. Vinca Mar 2025 #48
In this clip Fetterman has such poli-junkie Mar 2025 #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 2025 #54
Like a trailer park drunk who hits the lottery me thinks theres some big right wing cash tickeling his wallet Cheezoholic Mar 2025 #52
God, is he delusional. no_hypocrisy Mar 2025 #53
Ok. Pennsylvania doofus said what? bucolic_frolic Mar 2025 #55
Corrupt rich fucks works for me. SamKnause Mar 2025 #56
We are criticized for calling them stupid maptap22 Mar 2025 #57
He is not officially flamingdem Mar 2025 #58
He has no agenda here, none. Passages Mar 2025 #59
Redacted. Voltaire2 Mar 2025 #60
Sometimes we have to learn new words. Humans can do this. delisen Mar 2025 #61
Let's not help MAGA dumb the country down even more Blue Owl Mar 2025 #63
Send that man a case of chapstick. CentralMass Mar 2025 #66
This MeatHead is my biggest donation regret Captain Zero Mar 2025 #68
OK, I'll call them white trash with cash. nt Comrade Citizen Mar 2025 #69
I like this a lot BlueKota Mar 2025 #107
Dear Pennsylvania, Democratic party, please primary this not very Democratic leaning imposter. nt ShazamIam Mar 2025 #70
Most Dems aren't as dumb as you, Fetterman. alarimer Mar 2025 #72
And I would claudette Mar 2025 #76
Bernie is doing just fine using "oligarchs" in his rallies Raven123 Mar 2025 #77
By now claudette Mar 2025 #78
Here's an idea. Fetterman and Sanders should hold simultaneous rallies Raven123 Mar 2025 #80
No bets claudette Mar 2025 #81
I would urge Fetterman to talk like a Democrat... dchill Mar 2025 #79
Fetterman should talk like a Democrat and vote like one. milestogo Mar 2025 #82
How about using the term robber barons? Seems a bit more self descriptive. nt Quixote1818 Mar 2025 #84
So, Fetterman says he would sit down and have a beer with anybody who "talked straight"? LudwigPastorius Mar 2025 #85
He may be right, but "filthy rich sleazeball motherfuckers" Buns_of_Fire Mar 2025 #88
It's actually a smart way to tie the current administration to Russia Babajida Mar 2025 #89
I'd be pleased if all Democrats talked like AOC. n/t eShirl Mar 2025 #91
I've been finished with him ages ago. malaise Mar 2025 #92
bloodsuckers, leeches, vampires, parasites, the economic elite eShirl Mar 2025 #93
He'd rather sit and bitch instead of jump in and help. eShirl Mar 2025 #95
Deliberate Dumbing Down of America. Emile Mar 2025 #98
I don't think he will run again.... Butterflylady Mar 2025 #100
A very outspoken and disappointing Representative. walkingman Mar 2025 #101
John you are wrong. The folks filling the seats for Bernie seem to understand the word just fine! Hope22 Mar 2025 #102
Oligarch is a word that has not been incredibly relevant to American vocabulary until recently SSJVegeta Mar 2025 #104
Hey John let me simply things for your illiterate BlueKota Mar 2025 #105
He said that to avoid the question. He loves Trump and the oligarchy. travelingthrulife Mar 2025 #106
They must of hacked Johns Hornedfrog2000 Mar 2025 #109
I guess Rebl2 Mar 2025 #111
Can we go with "pirates"? BeyondGeography Mar 2025 #114
He is avoiding the questions, and is talking like a gaslighting republican-we are "hyperventilating, performative." 58Sunliner Mar 2025 #115
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