WHY Do REPUBLICANS NOT CALL DEMOCRATS, DEMOCRATS ANYMORE?

Question

ALL I HEAR IS 'LIB' THIS AND 'LIBERAL' THAT. LIBERTARD THIS AND NEOLIB THAT.

MY VOTERS REGISTRATION CARD SAYS DEMOCRAT. I DON'T KNOW WHERE THEY GET THIS LIBERAL BS. PLUS, IF YOU NOTICE, THEY'LL USE THAT WORD LIKE IT'S A CUSS WORD OR SOMETHING.

TO SPONGEBOB, IN THE STATE I COME FROM, I CAN ASSURE YOU MY CARD DOES SHOW PARTY AFFILIATION. IT SAYS 'DEMOCRAT' NOT 'LIBERAL'.

Answer 1

the GWB mentality

Answer 2

If any republican is throwing around the term "neolib" they really are very ignorant. Neoliberalism is the predominant economic philosophy of the republican party. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoliberalism

I think its just an effect of our mass-media society. Whoever shouts the loudest and says the most controversial thigs gets the best ratings. Using the term "liberal" ignorantly, as is so often done today, allows the republicans to polarize arguments. Party affiliation is, after all, less of a fundamental divide than personal philosophy is. If the opponents of the Republican party are "Democrats" that is not something which gets people fired up, after all, aren't the parties supposed to oppose each other? If however, they are liberals, that suggests not just a healthy opposition in a two-party system, but a difference so fundamental that it can't be bridged.

Personally, I don't see how "liberal" is a bad thing. Look aroud the world, what are the "liberal" nations? the US, the nations of europe, australia, new zealand. What are the conservative nations? saudi arabia, china, iran. And, as pointed out above, neoliberalism is the philosophy of capitalism without state intervention, which the republican party certainly supports.

Answer 3

The word LIBERAL means 1.Not limited to traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes and views 2. free from bigotry
3. Favoring proposals for reform 4. Open to new ideas for progress 5. tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others 6. broad-minded.
If I were called Liberal I would consider it an honour, a wonderful compliment. But, it is the "duty" of Republican party officials to brainwash people into believing that the Republican Party is RIGHTeous. Public Opinion Polls have determined that the registered voters in the USA are conservative in their lifestyle, so Republican Party Officials decided to coin the word "Liberal" to mean Evil (ungodly). They use the word "Liberal" quite liberally when discussing partisan politics to dissuade people from voting Democratic. The name-calling, and mis-use of the word 'liberal' got GWB re-elected.
If you look at your Voter's Registration Card again, closely, it does not have party affiliation information on it, so you can decide which primary to vote in when elections are held.

Answer 4

Same reason I hear "repuglicans" and other nonsense. Both parties yelling (see all caps) and no respect for either position. I hate to sound all mushy, but maybe ask question (both sides) respect the other side's answer. It's called dialog. Of course, I'm being a bit of a hypocrite, b/c I've used the liberal word. Sorry.

Point is even if we disagree, listen to the other side's position and remember that we are concerned about the same problems, we just come to different conclusions.

And I won't use liberal ever again.

Answer 5

I think nicknames for liberals came along well after "Repuglican" and other name calling appeared in this forum.
You mentioned "neolib" I hadn't seen that one yet...but it is clearly modeled after the long used term "neocon"
I actually was pleased to see that Republicans didn't stoop to the tactics that were being used..and am disappointed to see they have joined the childishness.

...But your party has no business casting stones

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Just as a test I did a Yahoo Answers search for both "Repuglican" and "Libtard"
You'll see it's 2 to 1 that the Democrats are doing the name calling

Answer 6

Not all democrats are liberals and not all liberals are democrats.

I register as an independent.

I think when refering to an ideology or a way of approaching a political issue it is better to try to refer to the approach (liberal, conservative, populist, etc) because it is more accurate than assuming that everybody that claims or is claimed by a particular party necessarily has the same political slant.

I think the "curse" sound of the word is part of political rheoteric. Too bad I can't type in a tone of voice to help indicate my opion of Liberalism.

Answer 7

It is a cuss word. I don't know if I would walk around and say I am a liberal or a democrat. The sad thing in this country is your one or the other. You can call yourself independent but even that is getting worn out. I wish there was more parties....

Answer 8

I think that Republicans have a hard being against Democrats because it sounds like they are against Democracy. So much better for them to use Liberal and distance themselves (and democrats) from the association.

It is like in the Abortion debate - the 2 sides got labeled Pro Life and Pro Choice. The Pro Choice folks didn't like the idea that they could be labelled Anti Life so they started calling Pro Lifers "Anti Choice". It's all in the psychology of the label.

Peace!

Answer 9

Actually, if you've been following politics closely the last 15 years, the name calling started on the other side of the fence with neocon, radical right conspiracy, etc. I think what we are seeing is a response to those attacks.

I left the Dem party shortly after all this silliness began (13 years ago now).... but did not join the Rep party. Guess I decided to think for myself.

Answer 10

the reply on your question is noticeably trouble-free. For the merely right 40 years, Democrats and women persons's agencies, like N.O.W. have trumpeted one message: "women persons should be able to have both a relations and a career." This has been the chant of the womens' circulate because the 1960s. So now Sarah Palin is nominated for V.P. and those self same agencies in the present day attacked her for being a mom and having a career. it really is a textual content e book definition of "hypocrite."

Answer 11

I guess reality is in the eyes of the beholder. Look what Democant's now represent.

•attack American traditions, specifically Christian traditions and the traditional American family
•engage in "get-even" policies that support discrimination when it benefits historically disadvantaged groups
•punish and/or discourage achievement through taxation and fiscal policies
•use the rulings of the Judicial branch of the government as de facto law, irrevocable by anything short of Constitutional amendment or a future court ruling, thus bypassing the legislative process. Roe V. Wade is the most frequently cited example of "judicial activism".
•weaken the military strength and morale of the country by vilifying the practice of armed combat and hesitating to use force when it appears necessary
•use regulatory bodies over private enterprise to accomplish social goals and restrict competition (government, education, labor)
•establish secular and progressive social policy, including support for gay marriage, abortion, liberal drug policy, euthanasia and prostitution legalization.
•implement a foreign policy supporting the protection of human rights and multiculturalism through activism and social intervention.

Things That Make Liberals Feel Uncomfortable.

Men who open doors for women

Women who intend to get married and have children

Women who where dresses, especially pink ones

SUV’s

Mentioning race in any context

Ann Coulter

Country Music

Mentioning Religion in any context

People who use the word “sin” and not “f***”

Men who where cowboy hats and/or boots

Carl Rove

Tax cuts

Rush Limbaugh

Personal Accountability

The 2nd Amendment

George W. Bush