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The Las Vegas Sun reports on the Democrats' newest slogan:

It doesn't have the cachet of Ronald Reagan's "It's Morning in America," and probably will never go down in the history books next to "A chicken in every pot" as one of the more memorable campaign slogans.

But if Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid has anything to say about it, the phrase "America Can Do Better" will become a familiar part of the Democratic message in next year's elections.

The Nevada Democrat has been routinely dropping the slogan into speeches and interviews, and his communications staff has used it liberally in press releases, even slapping it into the subject lines of e-mails sent to reporters.

Hmm, let's try this out. "Democrats: America Can Do Better." That Harry Reid is a political genius!

Thats funny. It kinda sounds like your saying "You can do better than Democrats" when you say it out loud.:p

Yup. But we already knew that. Kinda nice of Harry to make it official, though.

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The "Democrats:" part was mine, by the way. That wasn't part of the article
www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/sun/2005/oct/20/519537057.html

I was expecting them to run with "Democrats: Cow-towing to the party of corporate thugs for the last 20 years" or "Vote Democrat: Because you can never have enough pathetic groveling enablers on The Hill!"

lol, blandest slogan ever!

I recommend "The Democrats: Because Jesus loves everyone"

That way you split the religious vote, and everyone else goes "Awww. He does; not just them bible belt folk and rich people."

It might piss off the rabid seculars and atheists, but who else are they going to vote for?

Or how about, "Democrats: Because when the meek inherit the Earth, every Democrat will be a land baron."

Someone should fire their marketing manager and get someone who isn't in fairyland.

"Democrats: The lesser of two evils. At least we're not bullshitting you."

Someone should fire their marketing manager and get someone who isn't in fairyland.

It doesn't matter anyway. 3/4 of the US public probably know which party they're going to vote for anyway. A slogan doesn't make any difference.

Yeah, it's all the Democrats fault..... and the Republicans, and the Libertarians, and the rich peoples, and the middle-classes, and the poor peoples, and the churches, and the scientists, and..... No wait, it's all of you! Dumb and ignorent Humans!:headbang:

It doesn't matter anyway. 3/4 of the US public probably know which party they're going to vote for anyway. A slogan doesn't make any difference.

Usually the party which promises the most and delivers nothing useful.

Usually the party which promises the most and delivers nothing useful.

That's party politics for you. :p

That's party politics for you. :p

One big party for the corrupt at taxpayers expense :D

I recommend "The Democrats: Because Jesus loves everyone"

That way you split the religious vote, and everyone else goes "Awww. He does; not just them bible belt folk and rich people."

It might piss off the rabid seculars and atheists, but who else are they going to vote for?

The Greens, or quite possibly (should he run) Ralph Nader.

I recommend "The Democrats: Because Jesus loves everyone"

That way you split the religious vote, and everyone else goes "Awww. He does; not just them bible belt folk and rich people."

It might piss off the rabid seculars and atheists, but who else are they going to vote for?
If the Democrats start pandering to superstition, they will lose my vote, my boyfriend's vote, my parents' votes...I could keep listing. The secular citizens of this country are just about fucking done with all this religious stupidity, particularly since it's now costing us jobs and crippling one of the few areas of our industry where America still leads the world (biotechnology).

Yeah, it's all the Democrats fault..... and the Republicans, and the Libertarians, and the rich peoples, and the middle-classes, and the poor peoples, and the churches, and the scientists, and..... No wait, it's all of you! Dumb and ignorent Humans!:headbang:
Agreed! But what to do about it? They probably wouldn't let us kill them all.

It might piss off the rabid seculars and atheists, but who else are they going to vote for?
The Republicans? About 40% of atheists voted for Bush last time round.

How about "Democrats - because we can spend your money better than you!

I always liked "Democrats: We won WWII".

The Republicans? About 40% of atheists voted for Bush last time round.
<----This Atheist voted for Bush.:eek:

The Republicans? About 40% of atheists voted for Bush last time round.
Indeed. With the Republicans, I can be relatively sure that their religious rhetoric is a completely empty bit of posturing to win over Middle America, so it doesn't bother me as much. If the Dems start running with it, there's the risk that they might actually be telling the truth about their belief in the Sky Fairy.

I always liked "Democrats: We won WWII".
Our sigs are getting damned confusing.:D Wanna flip a coin to see who fades to black? lol

I always liked "Democrats: We won WWII".
Hey, there's an idea...

"Democrats: The only party to have dropped The Bomb!"

The low-brow crowd loves blowing shit up, so this might play quite well.

If the Democrats start pandering to superstition, they will lose my vote, my boyfriend's vote, my parents' votes...I could keep listing. The secular citizens of this country are just about fucking done with all this religious stupidity, particularly since it's now costing us jobs and crippling one of the few areas of our industry where America still leads the world (biotechnology).

That's the plan, shh ;)

Our sigs are getting damned confusing.:D Wanna flip a coin to see who fades to black? lol

lol ... well you have more smilies in yours :D

Hey, there's an idea...

"Democrats: The only party to have dropped The Bomb!"

The low-brow crowd loves blowing shit up, so this might play quite well.
I know I'd vote for them!

"Democrats: The only party to have dropped The Bomb!"

The low-brow crowd loves blowing shit up, so this might play quite well.

Hehe ... Howard Dean would definately try that one. ;)

I always liked "Democrats: We won WWII".
It's a good one, but so open to attack on the grounds that today's Democrats are two or three generations of politicians removed from FDR's crew.

<----This Atheist voted for Bush.:eek:
This atheist didn't. Me voting in an American election would have been against the law.

If I was American I would probably have voted Kerry. Not because I think his policies would be much different from Bush, but just to piss off the religious right.

Hey, there's an idea...

"Democrats: The only party to have dropped Tha Bomb!"

The low-brow crowd loves blowing shit up, so this might play quite well.
What can I say; that's just cool!

lol ... well you have more smilies in yours :D
Maybe I'm "compensating "for a small..............face? :D

~EDIT~ Actually, I think I have a slight case of o.c.d. I like things even, thus the smilies on each side

Maybe I'm "compensating "for a small..............face? :D

ROFL!

It's a good one, but so open to attack on the grounds that today's Democrats are two or three generations of politicians removed from FDR's crew.

Meh. What, are the Republicans going to say "You can't say that! You're not as left wing as FDR!"

Meh. What, are the Republicans going to say "You can't say that! You're not as left wing as FDR!"
Careful, they might say something like " Oh yeah, well watch this!"
*The middle east vaporizes*

Yeah, it's all the Democrats fault..... and the Republicans, and the Libertarians, and the rich peoples, and the middle-classes, and the poor peoples, and the churches, and the scientists, and..... No wait, it's all of you! Dumb and ignorent Humans!:headbang:


Well said Barvinia! I couldn't agree with you more.

Careful, they might say something like " Oh yeah, well watch this!"
*The middle east vaporizes*

LOL

Careful, they might say something like " Oh yeah, well watch this!"
*The middle east vaporizes*
Hmm, yeah, and then we might get politicians trying to "out Democrat" each other by proposing the use of nuclear weapons for every situation.

"Health care crisis? Drop Da Bomb!"

"Got unemployment in your state? Just Nuke It!"

"There will be no more debate over separation of church and state, once we irradiate the entire Bible Belt!"

Meh. What, are the Republicans going to say "You can't say that! You're not as left wing as FDR!"
TRUMAN!!! TRUMAN!!!! Truman droppped the bomb, TRUMAAAAAAANNN!!!!!

Okay, so maybe that was a tad overreactive, but then I've always admired a man with the sack required to commit (what is now, and probably was) political suicide in order to protect the soldiers under him.

The Las Vegas Sun reports on the Democrats' newest slogan:

Hmm, let's try this out. "Democrats: America Can Do Better." That Harry Reid is a political genius!

Yes America can do better. Things will get better when the Liberals in Both houses of Congress get their asses tossed right out of power.

I always liked "Democrats: We won WWII".

Republicans: We won the Cold War! :D

Careful, they might say something like " Oh yeah, well watch this!"
*The middle east vaporizes*

Well that'll end the Middle East standoff now wouldn't it?

Republicans: We won the Cold War! :D
Dude, let's be honest with ourselves...nobody won that shit. Yeah, we all avoided getting the snot bombed out of us, but I think we can set our standards a tiny bit higher, don't you?

Dude, let's be honest with ourselves...nobody won that shit. Yeah, we all avoided getting the snot bombed out of us, but I think we can set our standards a tiny bit higher, don't you?

I see sarcasm isn't one of your strong suits. Did you see the little :D next to it?

I see sarcasm isn't one of your strong suits. Did you see the little :D next to it?
Yeah yeah, so I'm slow...I'm not so much with the smartness at this hour of the morning.

Yeah yeah, so I'm slow...I'm not so much with the smartness at this hour of the morning.

I take it then that you are on the West Coast?

I take it then that you are on the West Coast?
Man, you expect me to comprehend humor AND know where I am? Talk about unrealistic standards...I'm only one Bottle, dude!

Man, now you expect me to know where I am? Geez. :)

Ok Ok! I'm in one of those moods this morning. I can't help it. :)

Yes America can do better. Things will get better when the Liberals in Both houses of Congress get their asses tossed right out of power.
We have a house of Congress? Wait , We have 2 houses of Congress? ;)
You meant House and Senate, I know. My asshole receptors are overloading, I've been drinking for a while now. You have the right idea though!

We have a house of Congress? Wait , We have 2 houses of Congress? ;)
You meant House and Senate, I know. My asshole receptors are overloading, I've been drinking for a while now. You have the right idea though!

LOL!!!

And thanks :)

LOL!!!

And thanks :)
Thank you for understanding!:D

Democrats: It took us 40 years of power to be corrupt. Republicans: It took them only a quarter of the time.

Yes America can do better. Things will get better when the Liberals in Both houses of Congress get their asses tossed right out of power.
Who are these Liberals? I thought they were a Canadian party. The US houses are filled with Democrats and Republicans. Sheesh, I would expect you to know yuor own nation's political system.

BTW, I'll be archiving this for the next time you deny that you are a Republican groupie who desires a one-party state.