That’s a tricky one. Definitely meant to be offensive by most people who use it. But I personally have no problem with “BHO,” though I could see why some people might.
Apologies. I did a search before I started the thread, I really did!
Re: “Shrub”
The phrase was coined fairly early on, by the Blessed Molly. At the time, he was more or less small and inconsequential. Would that he had remained so. Alas.
Maybe so, but I only hear it when the Republicans need another meaningless epithet to throw at the president when they appear on talking head shows. And that’s all I’m talking about in this thread.
Would losing elections due to NOT engaging in vitriol be a valid excuse for subsequent bad behavior?
I think that your definition of “vitriol” is too broad, and too forgiving. I have no problem with vitriol or pointed attacks. In fact, though I hate unsubstantiated talking points, at least they tend to be presented in a civil manner.
But using language like the examples I posted in the OP isn’t going to do anything to help anyone. All it does is make the person using it look stupid.
And I have another one I just saw on TPM this morning: “Teahadist.” Ick.
Nope. It is to distinguish him from his Father who was Bush. A shrub is a small Bush. Calling him Bush would have required an explanation after every use.
Have it your way, gonzomax.
Stupid and disingenuous… a dual threat man.
That’s our, Gonzo! Giggity giggity goo!
Why can’t it be both, like the late Earl Hutch?
Absolutely logical. Why is Shrub an insult? Is there something menacing and dangerous about a shrub? Are shrubs thought of as stupid in rightwing world? That would surely be a low bar.
OK, Gonz, let’s go with that. That is DEFINITELY a drawing of your house and your dog. Here’s your graham crackers and juice. Off to your nap.
<Pats Gonzo on the head as he heads for the racecar bed. The plastic of his footie pajamas scuffing across the linoleum in that uniquely sing-song scritch-scratch rhythm>
As an aside, assuming this is a hint at my personal politcal bent, one doesn’t need to be rightwing to realize you are complete fucking disingenuous moron with all the reasoning skills of an empty matchbook from the local pay-by-the-hour motel.
Congratulations, moron. You exactly hit on what the OP is complaining about. Keep it up, stooge. You’ll definitely improve the level of conversation, here, single handedly. Oh, wait. That’s what you DO, all the time… Nevermind, carry on… :rolleyes: