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Doves and peaceniks no more: These Democrats relish the role of bullies
http://www.washingtontimes.com/ ^ | October 3, 2013 | Jennifer Harper

Posted on 10/03/2013 4:20:04 AM PDT by kimtom

Democrats, who have long posed as the party of peaceniks and doves, have been anything but during the great rhetorical war of 2013. In fact, the party of George McGovern and Jimmy Carter has been mad as hell as of late, leading an offensive of bombastic insults and rhetorical bullying that has dominated the government shutdown. It’s a perfect storm, with Democrats leading the pace.

President Obama called Republicans “reckless and irresponsible,” casting the Grand Old Party in the role of villain. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, referred to Republicans as “anarchists,” and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, deemed Republicans “legislative arsonists.” “Public attacks make it personal. The response, the entire conversation, goes to the attack, not the problem at hand. The moment there’s an audience, posturing takes over,” said Peter Post, director of the Emily Post Institute and author of five etiquette books.

Insults have hidden risks because people don’t always equate aggressive behavior with authority. Roger L. Simon, founder.........

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: democrats; republican; shutdown
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1 posted on 10/03/2013 4:20:04 AM PDT by kimtom
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To: kimtom

Looks like the Dims are self-projecting....


2 posted on 10/03/2013 4:23:28 AM PDT by jsanders2001
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To: kimtom
The DemocRats demand civility from Conservatives, but then refuse to extend it themselves.

Remember Tucson, the 2011 State of the Union, and what they did to Sarah Palin...

Obama Calls for a New Era of Civility in U.S. Politics

Lawmakers Aiming to Increase Civility

State of the Union 2011: Lawmakers Cross Aisle, Sit Together, Make History

Palin caught in crosshairs map controversy after Tucson shootings

Tucson shooting victim blames Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck, Sharron Angle

3 posted on 10/03/2013 4:31:55 AM PDT by Timber Rattler (Just say NO! to RINOS and the GOP-E)
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To: kimtom

The article fails to mention Senator Barbara Mikulski recently calling Senator Ted Cruz’ supporters “teabaggers”.


4 posted on 10/03/2013 4:33:57 AM PDT by foxfield (SUpport the Tea Party. The Tea Party supports you.)
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To: kimtom

This is not news. Work in public education and you’ll find out what bullies in administration are. Promise.


5 posted on 10/03/2013 4:36:42 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: kimtom

The “democrats” finally feel comfortable enough to come out and reveal their true selves: They’re Stalinists.

Mark


6 posted on 10/03/2013 4:37:24 AM PDT by MarkL (Do I really look like a guy with a plan?)
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“They’re Stalinists.”

You forgot to incorporte the word “scu*bag” somewhere in there.

IMHO

Regards


7 posted on 10/03/2013 4:42:02 AM PDT by ripley
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To: kimtom

they have become exactly what they said they were so against in the 60s... they are now, “The Man.”


8 posted on 10/03/2013 4:45:53 AM PDT by latina4dubya (when i have money i buy books... if i have anything left, i buy 6-inch heels and a bottle of wine...)
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To: kimtom

When we start letting pot smokers out of jail....I know who we can start replacing them with.


9 posted on 10/03/2013 5:01:12 AM PDT by G Larry (Let his days be few; and let another take his office. Psalms 109:8)
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To: G Larry

you want fireworks???

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3074237/posts

see post #6


10 posted on 10/03/2013 5:06:42 AM PDT by kimtom (USA ; Freedom is not Free)
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"Simon, founder of Pajamas Media, has suggested that Republicans counter Democratic acrimony with a Ronald Reagan-style “charm offensive” to win over disaffected voters."

Absolutely not. Proven failure. It's precisely what the Repubs have been using for the past several years to auger themselves into the ground. 1980s stratagem from an era long gone. Done with "charm." Done with talking. Done with trying to "make friends" and and done with reaching across the isle to those who would dance on my grave.
11 posted on 10/03/2013 5:11:21 AM PDT by PowderMonkey (WILL WORK FOR AMMO)
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While I agree a “charm offensive” is not in order, I think a Reagan’s “charming response” is ...

(Reagan, like water off a duck’s back)


12 posted on 10/03/2013 5:16:07 AM PDT by kimtom (USA ; Freedom is not Free)
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To: kimtom

Leftists all have the mentality of petty dictators. When they get in power, this is what happens. The Democrats are a leftist party.


13 posted on 10/03/2013 5:34:50 AM PDT by popdonnelly (The right to self-defense is older than the Constitution.)
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To: kimtom

Fascist ALL


14 posted on 10/03/2013 5:36:36 AM PDT by bmwcyle (People who do not study history are destine to believe really ignorant statements.)
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To: kimtom

The Left has never been “peaceniks” - they always harbor felony in their hearts but believe they should be the only ones allowed to commit violent crimes. It’s just becoming harder for them to maintain the facade.


15 posted on 10/03/2013 6:08:08 AM PDT by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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It is crumbling
16 posted on 10/03/2013 6:13:40 AM PDT by kimtom (USA ; Freedom is not Free)
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Harry Reid referred to Republicans as "anarchists"

The writer left out that Reid also referred to the Tea Party as "terrorists".

17 posted on 10/03/2013 6:20:57 AM PDT by j. earl carter
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