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Something that's bothered me for a while: what subtle barb do people think they're getting in by using "Democrat" as an adjective?

Posted by nubby Jul 8 '09, 17:06

It's grammatically incorrect, and therefore makes people sound stupid. And, it's petty.

(NB: I'm not attacking Vermin here. I'm attacking the conservative media bias.)

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I've heard people say Gingrich invented this in the 90's because it sounded kinda like "rat". - Dr.Vermin Jul 8, 17:10
Supposedly it's a combo of two things - Reagen Jul 8, 17:09 2
- Oh. Huh. That makes sense. -- nm - nubby Jul 8, 17:11
- well, three things, if you count pandering to their base. :) -- nm - Beryllium Jul 8, 17:10
That one has me stumped. - the liioulu with fabric flowers and real cake Jul 8, 17:08

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Something that's bothered me for a while: what subtle barb do people think they're getting in by using "Democrat" as an adjective?

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