If they can manipulate language so can I

[DeBunk]

I'm going to start a couple of language oriented policies in my writing.

1.) I'm always going to use quotes when I refer to the "President".

2.) Right winger are right wing douche bags, or right wing douche,
never just right winger or right wing. (I've been doing this for a
long time anyway).

3.) I'm always going to refer to Republicans who appose Bush as
Conservatives, but never refer to Republicans who support Bush as
Conservatives. From now on, only Republicans support Bush,
Conservatives do not.

[valerief]

1. You can spout as much propaganda as you want as long as you

preface it with, "Some say…"

[DeBunk]

2. Yea, I'm not going to do that, that's dishonest

What I'm talking about is using words in a way that more accurately portray the truth.

[blue cat]

3. Good idea

I'm doing the same thing.

[Paul Hood]

4. You're too nice

I'd like the word conservative associated with Bush and all his failures.

[DeBunk]

5. I want to split the herd

I want traditional conservatives to take back their party.

I think we need at least two real parties. If we don't support a multi party system we are just like them. It stands to reason the other party/parties may not agree with us.

[seabeyond]

6. no name calling. that is something i consistantly see with the right

and NOT with the left. it is something i am proud of and really really like about us. i dont want to be a name caller. please, dont be a name caller with me.

i always get them to resorting to name calling whenever they dont have argument. when they have lost. you are better than that

[DeBunk]

7. If the cap fit, let them wear it

Sorry, I'm done pulling my punches in the name of morality.

These cheerleaders who still trumpet the talking points are in fact douche bags. The term is descriptive, accurate, and has a nice ring.

I have no hesitation in using it. My other two suggestions have nothing to do with name calling.

[seabeyond]

13. and i didnt comment on your other two suggestions

name calling is not even adolscent, but 4 year old behavior. do as you please. it dismisses all argument at the point of calling names. people stop listening.

[DeBunk]

15. Lighten up. The world hasn't ended cause they act like jerks

It's not going to end because I call them douche bags.

[DeBunk]

17. They aren't listening anyway

What difference does it possibly make now.

Only 37% of the country still supports Bush. They are not going to change their minds...ever.

These are the people who supported Nixon and still do, these are the people who think Liddy was doing the country a favor when he got caught trying to bug the Democratic headquarters.

If you think there is an argument to win with these people you are wasting your time and your breath.

Energize democrats, turnout wins elections.

[Solly Mack]

8. language is a tool, sometimes a weapon...use it

[librechik]

9. as a historian, I have to call them Nazis

It takes 3 generations to make a culture. Prescott, Poppy, and TeenyWeenyPeenie. They were all Nazis, of the genuine German persuasion. Therefore, they and their followers are all Nazis.

It's not a slur. It's just a fact, and they don't even deny it. They are PROUD of it. Just watch the Governator if you don't believe it.

[Solly Mack]

11. I call'em fascists and plain old authoritarians

They have elements common in any authortarian regime...definitely fascists 'cause the state and the corporation are the same to them and Benito knows best 'bout fascism. The propaganda tactics are the usual ones anyone seeking control of the masses engage in...

It's all got an American flavor though(naturally - it has to)...as in wrapped in the flag and sold as the American way

[Breeze54]

10. Just call them what they are....

PIGS!!!



The New GOP Emblem!


;)

[bobthedrummer]

12. They're real fascists. n/t

[BrotherBuzz]

14. Ratchet it up a bit and use their own Buzzword list against themselves

Optimistic Positive Governing Words

Use the list below to help define your campaign and your vision of public service. These words can help give extra power to your message. In addition, these words help develop the positive side of the contrast you should create with your opponent, giving your community something to vote for!

active(ly)
activist
building
candid(ly)
care(ing)
challenge
change
children
choice/choose
citizen
commitment
common sense
compete
confident
conflict
control
courage
crusade
debate
dream
duty
eliminate good-time in prison
empower(ment)
fair
family
freedom
hard work
help
humane
incentive
initiative
lead
learn
legacy
liberty
light
listen
mobilize
moral
movement
opportunity
passionate
peace
pioneer
precious
premise
preserve
principle(d)
pristine
pro- (issue): flag, children, environment, reform
prosperity
protect
proud/pride
provide
reform
rights
share
strength
success
tough
truth
unique
vision
we/us/our


Contrasting Words

 Often we search hard for words to define our opponents. Sometimes we are hesitant to use contrast. Remember that creating a difference helps you. These are powerful words that can create a clear and easily understood contrast. Apply these to the opponent, their record, proposals and their party.

abuse of power
anti- (issue): flag, family, child, jobs
betray
bizarre
bosses
bureaucracy
cheat
coercion
"compassion" is not enough
collapse(ing)
consequences
corrupt
corruption
criminal rights
crisis
cynicism
decay
deeper
destroy
destructive
devour
disgrace
endanger
excuses
failure (fail)
greed
hypocrisy
ideological
impose
incompetent
insecure
insensitive
intolerant
liberal
lie
limit(s)
machine
mandate(s)
obsolete
pathetic
patronage
permissive attitude
pessimistic
punish (poor ...)
radical
red tape
self-serving
selfish
sensationalists
shallow
shame
sick
spend(ing)
stagnation
status quo
steal
taxes
they/them
threaten
traitors
unionized
urgent (cy)
waste
welfare

http://web.utk.edu/~glenn/GopacMemo.html

[Nikki Stone 1]

16. The manipulation of language is at the heart of what these people do

:kick: and R for my linguistic pet peeve