I'll vote democratic as long as we nominate a democrat (Reply #16)

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Thu May 12, 2016, 07:04 AM

inchhigh (384 posts)

16. I'll vote democratic as long as we nominate a democrat

I'm always a little suspicious of people who don't know how to use the words.

"The most natural phrase would be "Democratic primary" with a large 'D' to distinguish it from a primary that was run in a democratic manner. But many conservative Republicans say "Democrat party." It's almost a litmus test for right-wingedness. Listen to the Limbaughs and other liberal-haters, and they always say "Democrat party" and "Democrat politician" whereas more neutral people or moderate Republicans say the nicer-sounding and more natural "Democratic primary."

Leonard Hall, a former Republican National Chairman, began referring to the 'Democrat' rather than the 'Democratic' party, a habit begun by Thomas E. Dewey. Hall dropped the 'ic,' he said, because 'I think their claims that they represent the great mass of the people, and we don't is just a lot of bunk.'

The point remains that only Right wingers and those that listen to right wingers are comfortable with the term "Democrat Party," right?"

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/8/3/233098/-

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98 replies	Author	Time	Post
If you don't vote Democrat this November [View all]	StayFrosty	May 2016	OP
You hit on something. Social justice doesn't matter to that group.	NCTraveler	May 2016	#1
Fuck that noise. most of my life, social issues were far more important	cali	May 2016	#6
Not sure why you took anything I said so personally.	NCTraveler	May 2016	#7
Given your list	Bettie	May 2016	#46
It matters greatly to me.	NCTraveler	May 2016	#48
But Hillary has a shrill voice & her pantsuits are ugly.	baldguy	May 2016	#2
That's obvious enough.	TheCowsCameHome	May 2016	#42
Even though that "checkered past" is an invention made up of whole cloth by the VRWC?	baldguy	May 2016	#65
Yeah, the "sniper fire" thing must've overwhelmed me	TheCowsCameHome	May 2016	#66
You're deep into the dupage.	baldguy	May 2016	#67
Nah. Not much of a HRC fan.	TheCowsCameHome	May 2016	#70
That's why the RW loves you so much.	baldguy	May 2016	#74
So she's the only liberal worth voting for? Really?	TheCowsCameHome	May 2016	#75
In November, yes. Since she'll be the only one running for the WH.	baldguy	May 2016	#84
This, like everything else you've written in this thread, is false.	jack_krass	May 2016	#86
So, by your words you either believe the RW lie that Clinton isn't a liberal	baldguy	May 2016	#91
1) HRC is NOT a Liberal, 2) I advocate people to vote their concience	jack_krass	May 2016	#96
And you choose door #3 - both.	baldguy	May 2016	#97
You're still in denial.	840high	May 2016	#78
I think that the question is	Arneoker	May 2016	#3
Well, shit. The first 157 times this was posted didn't sway me, but you...	Matt_in_STL	May 2016	#4
Oh, you have captured my feelings on the Admonition O'The Day exactly!	djean111	May 2016	#23
You do have such a place	Andy823	May 2016	#50
+1000	hobbit709	May 2016	#30
well f'ing said!	Merryland	May 2016	#53
xactly -	840high	May 2016	#79
Stop with this crap	cali	May 2016	#5
Does guilt fulfill a function?	Arneoker	May 2016	#14
That, of course, depends.	cali	May 2016	#38
It seems interesting to me	Arneoker	May 2016	#17
It's simple	StayFrosty	May 2016	#8
I'll do my civic duty -	840high	May 2016	#80
There are more than just domestic issues	CanadaexPat	May 2016	#9
It depends on the state	Travis_0004	May 2016	#10
K&R, great post, with the likely hood of a couple nominations to SC	Thinkingabout	May 2016	#11
It's sad it's coming down to this, we deserve better!	B Calm	May 2016	#12
Not only that	Shadowflash	May 2016	#19
There are some Muslims living near me that I hope are under surveillance!	RiverLover	May 2016	#13
Vote blue no matter who	StayFrosty	May 2016	#15
Must be how Kim Davis got into office in Kentucky	Matt_in_STL	May 2016	#22
Yep, party over principle -go team!!!	jack_krass	May 2016	#89
I'll vote democratic as long as we nominate a democrat	inchhigh	May 2016	#16
Yea, I find that term irrirating and revealing too. nt	nc4bo	May 2016	#21
Only those who have a certain amount of privilege have the luxury of choosing not to vote Dem (nt)	Nye Bevan	May 2016	#18
Like not wanting my 20-year old son to have to go off to fight a pointless war for Queen and country	Matt_in_STL	May 2016	#24
And you think war is more likely with Hillary than with President Trump? (nt)	Nye Bevan	May 2016	#29
I don't care for either of them, based on principles, and I certainly wouldn't cast a vote for Trump	Matt_in_STL	May 2016	#36
Yes (no, this isn't an endorsement of Trump)...	jack_krass	May 2016	#90
"Politics is about winning" - Doris "Granny D" Haddock	DinahMoeHum	May 2016	#20
All that tells me, in today's world, is that the candidate being shoved	djean111	May 2016	#27
To paraphrase Bubba, "It depends on what your definition of winning is."	merrily	May 2016	#47
Do you realize what an incredibly low bar you've set for Hillary?	hellofromreddit	May 2016	#25
Your post nails it.	Broward	May 2016	#93
Please wait until after the convention for this sort of thing - I hate to break it to you like this,	djean111	May 2016	#26
If I don't vote for a Democrat it will be because the Party didn't nominate one	tk2kewl	May 2016	#28
Did you vote for Kerry in 2004 despite his vote for the IWR?	Nye Bevan	May 2016	#31
enough with that crap	tk2kewl	May 2016	#35
Like the Nader voters in 2000. OK (nt)	Nye Bevan	May 2016	#37
sure	tk2kewl	May 2016	#40
I'm not sure that we ended up "better off" because of people voting for Nader in Florida in 2000,	Nye Bevan	May 2016	#41
you know that is not what i said, but whatev	tk2kewl	May 2016	#43
I will vote Democratic	Demsrule86	May 2016	#32
Highlights the coup fiscally conservative politicians pulled off. Now we're all Kansas	WhaTHellsgoingonhere	May 2016	#33
+1	merrily	May 2016	#45
Absofreakinglutely. n/t	Merryland	May 2016	#54
But it's a revolution, I have to make a point ! I'm throwing a tantrum! (sarcasm)	redstatebluegirl	May 2016	#34
Another pledge	UglyGreed	May 2016	#39
What a bullshit post!	merrily	May 2016	#44
Vote "Democrat?"	LWolf	May 2016	#49
No kidding. +1	B Calm	May 2016	#51
"Hey Rocky! Watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat." "Again?"	ChairmanAgnostic	May 2016	#52
I will be voting Democratic this GE. Just not for HRC.	EndElectoral	May 2016	#55
Vote Dem or else" thread # 2,322.	Katashi_itto	May 2016	#56
I'll vote Democratic from US Senator down to Dogcatcher...	NewImproved Deal	May 2016	#57
Fear! Fear! Fear! Vote for the corrupt Democrat because the repub is evil!	BillZBubb	May 2016	#58
Run away! Run away! Fear! Fear!	NV Whino	May 2016	#59
I plan on voting all DEM	bigwillq	May 2016	#60
You don't know me. Appreciate you not making fucked up assumptions about me, thanks.	closeupready	May 2016	#61
Looks like today's snarking points memo has gone out. n/t	QC	May 2016	#62
HRC Ad #206: BARNEY (00:15)	Buns_of_Fire	May 2016	#63
No. All those things matter to me.	Tierra_y_Libertad	May 2016	#64
Agreed.	Oneironaut	May 2016	#68
You don't consider HRC a threat to world peace?	jack_krass	May 2016	#94
Fear, fear, let me tell you something	nadinbrzezinski	May 2016	#69
Right. It has the	840high	May 2016	#81
At this point I just smile	nadinbrzezinski	May 2016	#82
The democrats can choose who they think is the best candidate to make thier case.	pdsimdars	May 2016	#71
And you should answer this question, since you presumed to ask us a question.	pdsimdars	May 2016	#72
Fringe issues don't matter to me	Avalon Sparks	May 2016	#73
Social Security, Wars without End, Goldman Sachs are my issues.	ozone_man	May 2016	#76
If you don't vote democrat then vote republican	lostnfound	May 2016	#77
Sorry. No, I am not.	PowerToThePeople	May 2016	#83
Agree. A thousand times, Yes, this is true.	RiverLover	May 2016	#87
I live in Kansas so my vote for President is mute	Sky Masterson	May 2016	#85
and the most judgmental and ill informed post of the day goes to...	dana_b	May 2016	#88
That may be true down ballot, but it's only true in a couple of states for the top of the ticket	Vote2016	May 2016	#92
Did you vote for Bernie? If not, big mistake.	Broward	May 2016	#95
I'll go further	BainsBane	May 2016	#98

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