It's time for... Name that political party!!!

[Pat Hurley]

Does any of what you are about to read sound familiar? I copied it directly from a political party's web site. Can you guess which party it is? Let's see how politically sharp you are.

I've had to edit it just slightly, so as not to give it away before you guess. Good luck!

"The (name that party) is the party of and for the U.S. working class, a class which is multiracial, multinational, and unites men and women, young and old, employed and unemployed, organized and unorganized, gay and straight, native-born and immigrant, urban and rural, and composed of workers who perform a large range of physical and mental labor—the vast majority of our society. We are the party of the African American, Mexican American, Puerto Rican, all other Latino American, Native American, Asian American, and all racially and nationally oppressed peoples, as well as women, youth, and all other working people.

The living standards of workers and the natural environment on which life depends are under constant attack due to the drive for maximum profits... Our party fights for jobs and economic security, a decent and rising standard of living, peace, justice, equality, a sustainable environment, gay rights, health care, education, affordable housing, the needs of seniors, democracy, and a fulfilling life for everyone."


Did you guess the Republican Party? Of course not.
The Reform Party? Nope.
The Libertarian Party? Not even close.

If you guessed the Democratic Party (pretty obvious, huh?), you'd be WRONG! It's from the Communist Party USA website.

Read it again, and see how hauntingly close it is to the pap you hear espoused by Democrat politicians day in, and day out. You be the judge.

[glocknut]

The party that ol Huck Fin likes soooo much...?

mike
gn

[Pistolenschutze]

Yup, Lenin would have been proud of them, Pat.

[durk]

Doesn't surprise me a bit! I really don't see why they haven't joined forces. Maybe they could become the COMMUCRATS!

[Huck Finn]

Originally Posted by glocknut

The party that ol Huck Fin likes soooo much...?

mike
gn

No, I'm a Democrat, not a communist. If you read something more extensive than a bumper sticker once in a while, you might learn something! But if it makes you feel better spouting stupid tripe, enjoy it while you can. The Dems now control the Senate & the House, in '08 we'll take back the White House. And who are you going to blame? Your republican party is a sinking ship old buddy and your captian is a buffoon, that, coupled with the fact that you don't even have a candidate that can beat Hillary has got to sting a little. So call us what you want but we'll be running the show for the next decade or so. I finally have something to thank george bush for!!!!!!

[satellite66]

Comrade Huck, do you deny the similarity? It is disturbing. I would think that as a
"democrat" your time would be better spent repairing the party of your choice than bashing the GOP and Bush. Unless of course you agree with the content of the original post?

[rosierita]

Originally Posted by satellite66

Comrade Huck, do you deny the similarity? It is disturbing. I would think that as a
"democrat" your time would be better spent repairing the party of your choice than bashing the GOP and Bush. Unless of course you agree with the content of the original post?

talk about STING!

[Pistolenschutze]

Originally Posted by Huck Finn

The Dems now control the Senate & the House, in '08 we'll take back the White House. And who are you going to blame? . . . that, coupled with the fact that you don't even have a candidate that can beat Hillary has got to sting a little. So call us what you want but we'll be running the show for the next decade or so. I finally have something to thank george bush for!!!!!!

Perhaps, Huck, but then, perhaps not. It's still nearly two years to the next general election, and judging from the way the Dems have been pursuing their minority liberal agenda with such vehemence, there's still plenty of time for the American public to wake up. Wait and see what happens if they are successful in their efforts to reverse the Republican tax cuts in an economy that's better than it has been in a long while. I have little doubt Hillary will secure the nomination, but getting her elected will not be the cake walk you seem to think it is.

[Huck Finn]

Originally Posted by satellite66

Comrade Huck, do you deny the similarity? It is disturbing. I would think that as a
"democrat" your time would be better spent repairing the party of your choice than bashing the GOP and Bush. Unless of course you agree with the content of the original post?

Why repair something that's working??? The American public showed what it thinks of the republican party in the last election. Looks to me like it's the republicans that have to do some repairing. In case you didn't see it on FOX News, the repubs got their butts handed to them. But maybe you should just keep defending bush, why abandon a strategy that has worked so well in the past?

Pistolenschutze,
I really don't think Hillary will get the nomination, nor do I want her to. Not that I don't think she could win the General Election, but I'd like to see who else is going to throw their hat in the ring first. You have to admit, the republicans are in real trouble in terms of the "08 Elections

[satellite66]

I guess the constant drown of the MSM's anti Bush agenda affected more of the weak minded and got the dems back in. Of course now instead of whinning they will have to do something. If they go by what they have been promising they won't be in for long. Raising taxes and losing the war on terror will not be popular with the people no matter how much cover the MSM gives them.

[Huck Finn]

Originally Posted by satellite66

I guess the constant drown of the MSM's anti Bush agenda affected more of the weak minded and got the dems back in. Of course now instead of whinning they will have to do something. If they go by what they have been promising they won't be in for long. Raising taxes and losing the war on terror will not be popular with the people no matter how much cover the MSM gives them.

So, you're saying that up until now, bush has been winning the war on terror in Iraq????? That's not what bush's own experts say, even bush admits it's not working. So don't try to shift the blame and put it on the Democrats, be a man and admit that bush really dropped the ball in Iraq.

[Pistolenschutze]

Originally Posted by Huck Finn

Pistolenschutze,
I really don't think Hillary will get the nomination, nor do I want her to. Not that I don't think she could win the General Election, but I'd like to see who else is going to throw their hat in the ring first. You have to admit, the republicans are in real trouble in terms of the "08 Elections

Huck, you could indeed be right, but I think that largely depends on what happens over the next two years. If the left wing of the Democratic Party does end up setting the agenda, I think the Democrats will be in serious trouble two years from now. Mainstream America is simply neither left nor right wing, but rather slightly right of center, at least the majority of them. Obviously, there are fringe extremists out there on both sides of the political spectrum, and while they may be vociferous, I do not believe are not truly representative. American politics are NEVER predictable as our history has shown repeatedly. I will grant you, the Republicans have no "shining star" candidates out there at present, and that Hillary is coming on strong for the Democrats at the moment. That could easily change, and I think it likely will. It's just my view, but I suspect Hillary will peak rather early, her past (and gender, let's be honest here) will catch up to her, and that will hurt her badly even if she gets the nomination. Think back, Huck, who would have believed Jimmy "the Peanut Farmer" Carter would emerge as the Democratic candidate in 1976 and actually win the election? I suspect the Republican candidate in 2008 is not even on the radar right now. We shall see.

[satellite66]

Not working is not losing. The plan your side is putting forward is guaranteed to lose. It is just what the terrorists want for us to quit. If instead of obstruction and flip flops your side actually recalled that they put forth the same thing prior to Bush taking office, we might be in better shape. Of course they would rather have America lose than give any support to Bush or the GOP. You must be so proud to be in line with the likes of Murtha, Fonda and Clooney.

Huck, I notice that you as most dems do dodged the original question. You went on an anti Bush tangent but ignored the similarities between what the dems say and the communists. Declaring your not a commy and then supporting the party that says the same thing may ease your mind but is troublesome to me. I guess its just like I believe in gun ownership but support all those who want to strip that right from us.

[rosierita]

Originally Posted by satellite66

I guess the constant drown of the MSM's anti Bush agenda affected more of the weak minded and got the dems back in. Of course now instead of whinning they will have to do something. If they go by what they have been promising they won't be in for long. Raising taxes and losing the war on terror will not be popular with the people no matter how much cover the MSM gives them.

sat ~ you forgot to mention the dims that got elected ran as if they were republicans. if they'd come out as rabid moonbats, they'd have lost.

[satellite66]

Originally Posted by rosierita

sat ~ you forgot to mention the dims that got elected ran as if they were republicans. if they'd come out as rabid moonbats, they'd have lost.

Your right. They also said Saddam was a threat, regime change was needed and they supported going to war. Of course this was before Bush took office. Funny how they say all kind of pub stuff prior to elections and then once in they go back to cut and run.

[Huck Finn]

Originally Posted by satellite66

Huck, I notice that you as most dems do dodged the original question.

Satellite 666,
Had you been paying attention in class, you would have known that I never addressed the original post. I was responding to a post by Glocknut where he tried equating my being a Democrat to being a member of the Communist Party. It was that conversation you made yourself part of.
Speaking of dodging questions, I put the following question to you,
"So, you're saying that up until now, bush has been winning the war on terror in Iraq?????".
Your reply was, "Not working is not losing". It's a good sign that you admit that bush's plan is not working, but you still dodged the question. So, I'll ask it again,
So, you're saying that up until now, bush has been winning the war on terror in Iraq?????".

Pistol,
I agree with you, I don't think that either of the candidates that will stand in the General Election have made much of an effort yet. I don't think Hillary will get the nomination. As a Dem, I'd like to see a much stronger candidate. I'm not so sure that her gender is her major liability though. If ever an election was ripe for a female candidate, I think this is it, especially for the Dems. If either side had a strong female or black candidate, this would be the time to strike. At this point in time, I would guess that Edwards or Gore will get the nomination. But we'll have to see who else throws their hat in the ring. Just as an aside Pistol, who do you think (at this point in time) will end up with the Republican nomination (I'm not asking who you would support, but who you think will get the nod).

[Huck Finn]

Originally Posted by rosierita

sat ~ you forgot to mention the dims that got elected ran as if they were republicans. if they'd come out as rabid moonbats, they'd have lost.

I was wondering how they fooled all those republican & swing voters in to voting for them! WOW, now that was one heck of a plan!!!!!

[Pistolenschutze]

Originally Posted by Huck Finn

Pistol,
I agree with you, I don't think that either of the candidates that will stand in the General Election have made much of an effort yet. I don't think Hillary will get the nomination. As a Dem, I'd like to see a much stronger candidate. I'm not so sure that her gender is her major liability though. If ever an election was ripe for a female candidate, I think this is it, especially for the Dems. If either side had a strong female or black candidate, this would be the time to strike. At this point in time, I would guess that Edwards or Gore will get the nomination. But we'll have to see who else throws their hat in the ring. Just as an aside Pistol, who do you think (at this point in time) will end up with the Republican nomination (I'm not asking who you would support, but who you think will get the nod).

As for Hillary, I sure as hell hope she doesn't get the nod. She might even be elected and Lord help us then! PMS in the White House and socialized medicine in the offing!

Seriously, if the Democrats do not nominate an ideologue, their chances of winning in 2008 are vastly improved, depending, of course, on the political climate at that time and who the Republicans end up nominating. Assuming the Iraq War issue has more or less been set on the back burner by then, I predict the next president will be either slightly to the left or slightly to the right of center, which is where most of the country basically resides. I don't think the Republicans will be foolish enough to nominate anyone from the far right, given current swing of political sentiment in this country toward a somewhat more progressive stance. Best bet at this time? Either Rudy Guliani (left of center) or, if Hillary were nominated by the Dems, Condi Rice (right of center). I would definitely not be surprised to see her in the slot as the vice presidential candidate whoever the Republican nominee is. John McCain will, I think, shoot himself in the foot or step on his crank big time before he gets very far, much like Edwards did in the last go around. He should change his political affiliation to Democrat anyway since that is closer to his true political position. I think you Dems can forget John Kerry. He's history. Al Gore would not particularly surprise me because of his ties with the Clinton administration, but rehashing an old candidate is dangerous in American presidential politics. Look what happened to the Dems in the 1950s when they tried that with Stevenson! A debacle of Biblical proportions!

[durk]

Hillary has been running and campaigning for President ever since Bill was in the white house. Everyone should know that!

[durk]

I almost feel sorry for the Dems that go up against Hillary for the nomination. I can see threats made,mud flinging and bridges burned, Those Clinton's are capable of anything.

[glocknut]

Originally Posted by Huck Finn

No, I'm a Democrat, not a communist.

You mean your a pot and not a kettle? Oh yeah, a whole lot of difference there....oh yeah.

If you read something more extensive than a bumper sticker once in a while, you might learn something!

Now that sounds like an ARROGANT liberal. Someone disagrees with your opinion and the emotional liberal starts spouting all kinds of accusations that their opponent is a backwards, backwoods hillbilly. Whats next for disagreeing with your political views? An accusation of being inbred or something...?

But if it makes you feel better spouting stupid tripe, enjoy it while you can.

Fact is not tripe. Tripe is what you spew most of the time. Your party has alot of similarities with the communist party. Thats a fact. Deal with it....

The Dems now control the Senate & the House, in '08 we'll take back the White House.

You have a crystal ball Huck? Why don't you pass me the next set of winning numbers for the next big powerball lottery while your at it. I'll split the winnings with ya.....

And who are you going to blame?

Who you ask? I'll blame an increasing number of people in this country who couldn't find their @$$ with both hands tied behind their backs.... thats who!!!!!!

Your republican party is a sinking ship old buddy and your captian is a buffoon,

I faintly remember someone saying that about the dems a few years back. Politics are like a grandfather clocks pendelum(sp)? It goes back and forth repeadedly. If your too stupid to see that then i pitty you. Being unable to see the nose on your own **** face must be a horrible thing....

that, coupled with the fact that you don't even have a candidate that can beat Hillary has got to sting a little.

You and your assumptions.... Hillary should be a electoral wet dream for the republicans. Just about anybody should be able to beat hillary in a presidential race. She is disliked by both men and women alike. She sits there with this arrogant smug look on her face all the time. People don't like smugness and arrogance. Gun owners for one will rally against her as will many other groups.
Yeah, I'd loooove to see hillary get the dems nomination!!!!!!!!!!!!

So call us what you want but we'll be running the show for the next decade or so.

I'll be waiting for those lottery numbers Huck......

I finally have something to thank george bush for!!!!!!

You have plenty to thank Bush for.... your just to st**id to realize it !!!!!!


mike
gn

[rosierita]

Originally Posted by Huck Finn

I was wondering how they fooled all those republican & swing voters in to voting for them! WOW, now that was one heck of a plan!!!!!

i think it's more of a case of conservatives staying home huck, not quite the scenerio you'd hoped for, i'm sure.

[azsigman]

I am a dyed in the wool VERY conservative American. I will not agree that all Democrats are Communist. LIBERALS are Communist. Unfortunately, most of them are Democrats. So, Huck...if you do not like to be associated with the Communist Party, then purge the Liberals from the Democrat Party.
It's sort of like the "peaceful" Muslims. They support the radicals by their silence, money, by giving them shelter and hiding them. Then they wonder why Americans do not trust them.
Forget this pathalogical hatred of GW Bush for an hour or so, and think about what is good for America for awhile. Unless you are, in fact, a Liberal.

[Huck Finn]

Originally Posted by azsigman

I am a dyed in the wool VERY conservative American. I will not agree that all Democrats are Communist. LIBERALS are Communist. Unfortunately, most of them are Democrats. So, Huck...if you do not like to be associated with the Communist Party, the purge the Liberals from the Democrat Party.
It's sort of like the "peaceful" Muslims. They support the radicals by their silence, money, by giving them shelter and hiding them. Then they wonder why Americans do not trust them.
Forget this pathalogical hatred of GW Bush and think about what is good for America for awhile. Unless your are, in fact, a Liberal.

You say "Liberal" like it's a bad thing! What's best for this country is to allow everyone to voice their opinion, but that seems to run counter to conservative values. How about this, you run all the conservatives out of the republican party, then we'll talk about running the Liberals out of the Democratic Party? Any takers????????

[azsigman]

"Liberal" is Communist scum. And, I think you just answered my question. Enjoy your fantasy.....Wake up and join the real world when you grow up.