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6. Yes! I hate it, it is insulting

Reply to plantwomyn (Original post)

Tue Apr 29, 2014, 04:40 PM

Apr 2014

Mostly it is used by Republicans as a sneaky way to insult Democrats. But I have also heard it used by newscasters or commentators who are just plain ignorant.

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The “Ic” Factor [View all] plantwomyn Apr 2014 OP

Abso-freakin'-lutely! calimary Apr 2014 #1

Damn straight! I NEVER let that go unchallenged. 11 Bravo Apr 2014 #2

Anyone that uses "Democrat Party" immediately outs themselves as a Republican, a rube, or a tool. progressoid Apr 2014 #3

The second two are usually linked to the first hueymahl Apr 2014 #4

Well, it isn't party members who have "acquiesced." malthaussen Apr 2014 #5

Okay I'll admit it. plantwomyn Apr 2014 #7

Yes! I hate it, it is insulting dem in texas Apr 2014 #6