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lagomorph777

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59. Exactly. When it is an adjective, as in "Democratic Party" or "Democratic Politiican"

Reply to Cryptoad (Reply #17)

Mon Nov 27, 2017, 05:50 PM

Nov 2017

it is spelled and pronounced as an adjective.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Cryptoad Nov 2017 OP

What's a "Democrat politician"? brooklynite Nov 2017 #1

There are Democratic politicians but I don't know any Democrat politicians The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2017 #2

Words matter. Caliman73 Nov 2017 #3

Whenever I talk with someone who shortens the name of our party, I refer to theirs as the repubes unitedwethrive Nov 2017 #8

I call them Publicans. Cheers. Demoiselle Nov 2017 #48

Rethugs, RePutins, Greedy Old Perverts, Pukes, RussoPublicans... lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #58

I am a Democrat Cryptoad Nov 2017 #9

Stop digging the hole. Solomon Nov 2017 #50

Well-accepted among right-wingers. Aristus Nov 2017 #57

It is Democratic, did you misspell? irisblue Nov 2017 #4

Nope,,,,,, this correct where I come from,, "tomato" "tomatoe" Cryptoad Nov 2017 #5

Post removed Post removed Nov 2017 #6

This is offensive!! rainin Nov 2017 #7

"slur against democrats" Cryptoad Nov 2017 #11

.............. steve2470 Nov 2017 #10

When I start referring to my self as a "democratic" rather than a "democrat" Cryptoad Nov 2017 #13

"Democrat" is a noun. "Democratic" is an adjective which describes a noun. Demoiselle Nov 2017 #46

The person is doubling down, I cant say what that means. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #27

I don't know steve2470 Nov 2017 #34

This is Democratic Underground, Not "Democrat" Underground louis c Nov 2017 #12

I am not using it a adjective Cryptoad Nov 2017 #14

Politician is the noun, Democratic is the adjective. Here's the memo you missed louis c Nov 2017 #15

She reprimanded the use of "Democrat Party" Cryptoad Nov 2017 #17

Exactly. When it is an adjective, as in "Democratic Party" or "Democratic Politiican" lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #59

Joy always takes the white wingers to task with that slur of our party. Love it! demmiblue Nov 2017 #26

Democratic. n/t demmiblue Nov 2017 #16

are u a "democratic" or a "democrat" Cryptoad Nov 2017 #19

I am a Democratic voter. n/t demmiblue Nov 2017 #20

So u don consider urself a Democrat? Cryptoad Nov 2017 #22

Just admit you were wrong and move along. demmiblue Nov 2017 #24

Exactly, why in the holy hell would a Democrat NOT do that? Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #28

I'm amazed this poster is standing his ground rainin Nov 2017 #51

Several years ago I gave myself a gift, I am allowed to be wrong and admit it. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #52

so so so true! nt steve2470 Nov 2017 #53

You really don't know the difference between an adjective and a noun louis c Nov 2017 #41

Word to the wise, they are Democratic politicians NOT arthritisR_US Nov 2017 #18

there are also "Democrat Politicians" Cryptoad Nov 2017 #21

The way you used it I found to be a pejorative. arthritisR_US Nov 2017 #25

I am sorry u take it that way,,,, Cryptoad Nov 2017 #31

No that would be small 'd' democratic malaise Nov 2017 #35

Democratic! revmclaren Nov 2017 #23

Y'all know HOW we became Democrats, don't you? Hortensis Nov 2017 #29

I assume you mean all DEMOCRATIC politicians n/t malaise Nov 2017 #30

same same Cryptoad Nov 2017 #32

No -that's ReTHUG speak malaise Nov 2017 #36

I didn't call it a Democrat Party Cryptoad Nov 2017 #38

Adjective Noun. Please don't be so stubborn louis c Nov 2017 #42

I am proud to be a duly elected Democrat Politician. ! Cryptoad Nov 2017 #33

do you really want to die on this hill ? steve2470 Nov 2017 #37

ppr???? Cryptoad Nov 2017 #39

posting privileges revoked aka being booted steve2470 Nov 2017 #40

I stated it was not intended to be a slur Cryptoad Nov 2017 #43

ok I'm done here, go talk to Skinner steve2470 Nov 2017 #44

I see your point, but since enough here, including myself, see a problem with your usage... InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2017 #45

Only two DUer's used that terminology from the links you provided. demmiblue Nov 2017 #47

This isn't hard to understand. rainin Nov 2017 #49

Not wanting to pile on, but every time a Democrat says "Democrat Party" Rush Limbaugh says... TrollBuster9090 Nov 2017 #54

Sorry, but madamesilverspurs Nov 2017 #55

Hmmm, "Democrat Politicians" - where's that from? lagomorph777 Nov 2017 #56