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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDid George Stephanopoulos correct lying smokey eyes this morning
when she said Democrat party - I'm sick of this shit
ProudMNDemocrat
(16,786 posts)When a Republican says Democrat Party, you see what is in their hearts, or lack thereof, hatred of a party and people.
malaise
(269,032 posts)an established political party -I bet you every host would correct them if they mispronounced their names or made up names for them. It is allowing them to parade ignorance - it pisses me off big time
ProudMNDemocrat
(16,786 posts)Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)All by design to perk you attention. This so called on Air Talents could give a rat's ass about their Audience. After all,they have contracts with their Network in the tens of millions with golden parachutes when they out the door.
Brother Buzz
(36,440 posts)It was in common use during the McCarthy era, but it's use today is more prevalent; it's become a standard go-to dog whistle.
malaise
(269,032 posts)Brother Buzz
(36,440 posts)I would not be surprised if Frank Luntz had a hand in its resurgence.
malaise
(269,032 posts)Brother Buzz
(36,440 posts)I used to have a complete cheat sheet of Lutz's words and phrases to use and NOT use, and was astounded how many assholes were on the same pages.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)I bet that would get their attention!
Heads would explode if Nancy Pelosis said, The Repub Party wants to take Americans Social Security away.
It would be cathartic!
malaise
(269,032 posts)ReTHUGs - it would be more accurate than Democrat party
AOC should start calling them out