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What About Changing It To The Democracy Party? (Original Post) ilikeitthatway Jul 2012 OP
Rearranging the Deck Chairs Iggy Jul 2012 #1
They could change it back, to reflect their atavistic degeneracy: kenny blankenship Jul 2012 #4
Unfortunately, In the End Iggy Jul 2012 #7
Let me give it some thought....... TheCowsCameHome Jul 2012 #2
It's been the Democratic Party since Andrew Jackson renamed it in 1832. Arkana Jul 2012 #3
What about 'No'. Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #5
how 'bout handmade34 Jul 2012 #6
William Jennings Bryan referred to our party as "The Democracy." Pab Sungenis Jul 2012 #8

kenny blankenship

(15,689 posts)
4. They could change it back, to reflect their atavistic degeneracy:
Tue Jul 10, 2012, 08:58 AM
Jul 2012

they used to call themselves "Democratic Republicans." That was back in the 18th century. But I think that now it's more apt than ever.

 

Iggy

(1,418 posts)
7. Unfortunately, In the End
Tue Jul 10, 2012, 09:05 AM
Jul 2012

Ralph Nader is correct:

we have a one CORPORATE party system. the OWS people get this-- but it's taking wayyyy too long for
everyone else to get a clue

Arkana

(24,347 posts)
3. It's been the Democratic Party since Andrew Jackson renamed it in 1832.
Tue Jul 10, 2012, 08:56 AM
Jul 2012

Don't think it's likely to change.

Ikonoklast

(23,973 posts)
5. What about 'No'.
Tue Jul 10, 2012, 09:00 AM
Jul 2012

What about never caving in to those that play childish word games?

I like that option better.

If FDR and JFK were proud to be called members of The Democratic Party, so am I.

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