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Definition: Corporate Whore (Original Post) silvershadow Apr 2016 OP
Defending this is the wrong position to take and doesnt help Bernie. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #1
Not defending anything. Providing the definition for the clueless. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #3
Here's the the definition of a person who uses the term: wyldwolf Apr 2016 #12
lol Go Vols Apr 2016 #17
I am a woman, and I know exactly what is intended Hortensis Apr 2016 #24
The person using "Puritopian" can often be found to be a "Blue Dog Democrat" Katashi_itto Apr 2016 #26
I'm not angry. When I call a politician who loves giveaways to corporations a corporate whore Autumn Apr 2016 #31
+1000 Hortensis Apr 2016 #20
So proceed that definition with the mentioning of Hillary twice and podium bird says uponit7771 Apr 2016 #2
Your sentence structure makes it impossible to accurately respond. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #5
Use your decoder ring and read it upside down Ned_Devine Apr 2016 #16
Apparently. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #18
Use of the term is still like calling a woman a whore wyldwolf Apr 2016 #4
You only wish that were the case. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #7
"you're not going out dressed like that, ya who-wah!" wyldwolf Apr 2016 #14
Bernie said no such thing. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #15
No, she really does take Wall Street cash. Call her a fluffy bunny if you want. Throd Apr 2016 #9
Not only do i think that, I KNOW it. Applies to all, male or female, who participate in the system. silvershadow Apr 2016 #19
Well then let's just say that she sold her soul to the devil. longship Apr 2016 #23
this is what was meant.. whore not the best word... maybe Corporate Horse.. carrying the load berniepdx420 Apr 2016 #27
Apparently Hillary Clinton supporters are metaphorically challenged. longship Apr 2016 #28
why would Bernie object to that . . . DrDan Apr 2016 #6
Because Camp Weathervane caused a ruckus over a red herring. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #8
and Bernie apologizes . . . DrDan Apr 2016 #10
Yep. Politics. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #11
You guys lost this one. Follow your mans lead, apologize, and move on. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #13
Didn't lose a thing. There is no "there" there. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #22
I will rephrase. longship Apr 2016 #30
Defn: One who sells their soul to the devil. E.G., Hillary Clinton. nt longship Apr 2016 #21
= sanders voting for war spending so he gets the booty brought to vermont nt msongs Apr 2016 #25
They also are called ''Traitors.'' Octafish Apr 2016 #29

wyldwolf

(43,867 posts)
12. Here's the the definition of a person who uses the term:
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 07:25 PM
Apr 2016
Puritopian

A Puritopian is a self-described liberal or progressive whose political orientation is to be angry, dissatisfied and unhappy with the state of the nation, because in their view, liberal policies are not being implemented quickly or forcefully enough. They have particular contempt for Democratic presidents.

They are ideological purists who disdain compromise and incremental change, which they see as "selling out" liberal ideas like full employment, an end to war, and liberal social policy. Their views can often sound like utopian fantasy where opposing views never exist.

Puritopians dislike Republicans but reserve their greatest disdain for Democratic presidents, whom they relentlessly attack for not meeting a set of ideological goal posts that are constantly adjusted to ensure that the president will be deemed a disappointment, "not progressive enough" or "just like a Republican" no matter what policy achievements are made.

Puritopians routinely dismiss or ignore congress' role in making or impeding policy, believing presidents can simply "use the bully pulpit" in order to overcome constitutional or legislative obstacles.

Puritopians have an affinity for 3rd party politics as a way to punish Democratic presidents. They are especially hostile to President Obama and deem anyone who expresses a lack of ill will toward him to be "Obamabots" and enemies of liberalism.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
24. I am a woman, and I know exactly what is intended
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 07:38 PM
Apr 2016

when a man calls a woman a whore -- the same as it always has since the beginning of language.

 

Katashi_itto

(10,175 posts)
26. The person using "Puritopian" can often be found to be a "Blue Dog Democrat"
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 07:42 PM
Apr 2016

Blue Dog Democrat
There are also some Democrats who are traditionally liberal on social issues, but are more conservative on economic or foreign policy issues. Some members of the left wing of the Democratic Party apply the term "Democrat in name only" to conservative Democrats.

Autumn

(45,107 posts)
31. I'm not angry. When I call a politician who loves giveaways to corporations a corporate whore
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 07:51 PM
Apr 2016

I always smile. No anger to it. I have never in over 40 years supported any party other than democrats and have never voted for anyone other than Democrats. Your definition is pulled out of someones ass because it dead fucking wrong.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
20. +1000
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 07:34 PM
Apr 2016

People googling info on Bernie see lots of extremely unflattering posts from sites like this come up. I just saw something about smelly rectums on another thread here. It's not just googles about Bernie that are going to return that one to offended readers.

I am just so glad almost all of the really low and extremely hostile posts are attacking Hillary and Democrats (wish I could say all). Even the most uninvolved searcher could not think this trash came from her and her people. And all the logos help too.

uponit7771

(90,347 posts)
2. So proceed that definition with the mentioning of Hillary twice and podium bird says
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 07:22 PM
Apr 2016

... that's not at all referring to Hillary cause podium bird said so.

lol... yaw funny

 

silvershadow

(10,336 posts)
19. Not only do i think that, I KNOW it. Applies to all, male or female, who participate in the system.
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 07:31 PM
Apr 2016

Includes Shillary.

longship

(40,416 posts)
23. Well then let's just say that she sold her soul to the devil.
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 07:37 PM
Apr 2016

How's that. Better?

We want to be truthful, but not sexist.

Yup! That fits.

berniepdx420

(1,784 posts)
27. this is what was meant.. whore not the best word... maybe Corporate Horse.. carrying the load
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 07:43 PM
Apr 2016

for her corporate masters/owners.. You know how it works...

longship

(40,416 posts)
28. Apparently Hillary Clinton supporters are metaphorically challenged.
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 07:44 PM
Apr 2016

Okay, I will rephrase being literal.

Hillary Clinton has sold her soul to the devil.

Better? Just joking, I was being metaphorical.

Not that Hillary Clinton supporters could tell the difference. What with their idiot apoplectic reaction about Bernie's bird and his Vatican invite. One just shakes ones head in wonder.

However, just look at her donor list. She has sold her soul!

longship

(40,416 posts)
30. I will rephrase.
Thu Apr 14, 2016, 07:46 PM
Apr 2016

Hillary has sold her soul to the devil.

Just look at her donor list.

There. No gender bias.

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