Imperialism Inc.
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Fri Apr-07-06 12:53 PM
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Phrases that cause Republican Shock and Awe |
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Ever notice the look on the face of staunch republicans (and maybe even just moderates that don't follow politics) when you use certain phrases. Phrases that you don't really think twice about because you are only calling something by it's right name. Not necessarily things you use to provoke a reaction but just because it is so ingrained in the way you think about things.
Phrases like "the invasion of Iraq" or "the Iraq invasion". Or referring to some defense industry production as "production of weapons of mass destruction". Or "Bush's torture programs". Sometimes when I say stuff like that, I am reminded of how differently everything is framed in the MSM and culture in general, when I briefly catch a look on the person's face that says "What did you just say?".
There are others but honestly, it is tough not to be conscious of what you are saying when you refer to "The School of the Americas" as "that terrorist training camp in Georgia" (but I still usually use it anyway :) ).
Got any more that you casually use that cause a little "Shock and Awe"?
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Fri Apr-07-06 12:55 PM
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fiscal responsibility? :shrug:
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Fri Apr-07-06 12:55 PM
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2. I like that idea - I use Borrow and Spend repubs around my colleagues. |
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You can see their spine stiffen with those words.
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Fri Apr-07-06 12:57 PM
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Fri Apr-07-06 12:57 PM
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3. I Like To Throw "Family Values" In Their Faces, Myself |
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right after reminding them of the latest sicko pervert Republcan who molested underage boys with broomsticks and flashlights.
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Fri Apr-07-06 12:58 PM
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They don't like that one.
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Fri Apr-07-06 01:00 PM
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6. LOL. I thought it was jus tthe counting part they hated. |
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Fri Apr-07-06 01:02 PM
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...the Bush Regime or the Bush Cabal.
Another good one is "No Tax and Spend Republicans."
I always call American style capitalism by what it is "Crony Capitalism."
I call the US the "One Party State."
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Fri Apr-07-06 01:05 PM
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8. Tax and kill Republicans |
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It's also fun to use these phrases for ironic value:
Freedom is on the march.
It's a slam-dunk.
You're doin' a heckuva job.
No one could have anticipated... (Insert disaster here).
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