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discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,479 posts) Tue Jan 15, 2013, 10:06 AM Jan 2013

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On this date in 1870...

...the Donkey was first used as the symbol of the Democratic Party. There have thus far been 15 Democratic presidents and 18 Republican. Time to work more on evening things up and pulling ahead.

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On this date in 1870... (Original Post) discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 OP

well I don't think any of us want anything to do with democrats from the 1800s nt mucifer Jan 2013 #1

Well the ideology isn't for today but... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #2

I'd love to see some 1800s dems come through a time machine and see a black President mucifer Jan 2013 #3

That would be a kick! discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #4

mucifer

(23,547 posts)

1. well I don't think any of us want anything to do with democrats from the 1800s nt

Reply to discntnt_irny_srcsm (Original post)

Tue Jan 15, 2013, 10:10 AM

Jan 2013

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,479 posts)

2. Well the ideology isn't for today but...

Reply to mucifer (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 15, 2013, 10:13 AM

Jan 2013

...the Donkey still works.

mucifer

(23,547 posts)

3. I'd love to see some 1800s dems come through a time machine and see a black President

Reply to discntnt_irny_srcsm (Reply #2)

Tue Jan 15, 2013, 10:22 AM

Jan 2013

and GLBT marriage.

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,479 posts)

4. That would be a kick!

Reply to mucifer (Reply #3)

Tue Jan 15, 2013, 10:31 AM

Jan 2013

Thanks for a good start to the day.

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