Why are Democrats called Kool-Aid drinkers?
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It's because of Jonestown. Thousands of cult people drank poisoned Kool Aid and committed mass suicide because they were blindly following their leader.\n\nCalling someone a Kool Aid drinker is pretty much saying that they can't think for themselves.
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Because Democrats allow themselves to be portrayed as such.  Democrats (and I am one) need to be more passionate about their issues and to stand up more for what they believe in.  Sadly, Hannity and Colmes is somewhat reflected in America - Republicans, no matter how crazy and idiotic, are bolder, more passionate, and tougher when it comes to defending their positions.  Kerry never really stood up to Bush; let's hope whoever wins our nomiation in 2008 will stand up to their Republican counterpart.\n\nPersonally, I'm rooting for Feingold.  He stood up to Michels in the Senate race here in WI and crushed him, despite Michels being Bush Light.  He just stands up for himself.
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Well I'm pretty liberal but beer and big trucks are fine by me, as is allowing most people to own guns, and not having socialized medicine.  Just my opinion.  I don't think liberals are so bad, just the democrats representing them.\n\n\nAnd I wager I can drink more beer than you :D
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A "little-d democrat" is someone who supports the idea of democratic government. Such people come with all sorts of views on economics, from laissez-faire capitalist to Marxist communist. But I think you actually mean "Big-D Democrat", as in a member of the Democratic Party.\n\nOn economic theory, the Democratic Party is a mixed bag. Some of us are more laissez-faire capitalist than Bush and Cheney, most of us (myself included) support regulated capitalism (with significantly more regulation than most Republicans like). \n\nA full-fledged socialist believes that society, i.e. the government, should control most or all means of production. Actual socialists are pretty thin on the ground in US politics. Most notable is Congressman Bernie Sanders of Vermont. He runs as an Independent, but caucuses (meets to plan strategy) with the Democrats in the House of Representatives.
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because they're scared.  Their own party has tried to scare the pants out of people to get votes and they succeeded...for a while anway.  Until about a couple weeks ago when dems took control of the house and senate.  Next, the presidency!!  I'm conservative but I am also a dem.  In fact there are a lot of people like me who don't necessarily agree with republicans but aren't godless liberals like republicans say we are.
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Because those losers vote for crappy Democrats. The Dems keep these people losers and the losers keep voting for Dems. Vicious cycle.
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They are in fact all in it for self gain, but Repubs go overboard with greed and power to the point of serious corruption. They do not care who or how many they hurt. Dems however do show a little heart and do have a conscience.
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Typical Democrat: What a dumb ass you are! First..you always hear the Dems cry about outsourcing job..it's a fact that we IN-SOURCE 10X that many jobs. You are getting your information from the democratic leadership..I know they TELL you what and how to think...BUT try to think OUT-SIDE the box they give you! Quit listening to Jesse Jackson, Johnny Kerry, Kennedy and the rest of these liberals..they don't give a damn about the poor because they are ALL RICH. And just remember it's not the poor who create jobs..it's the ones with brains and wealth who create jobs..Dems bring poverty..THINK!
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Cause democrats are GAY!
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Democrats kiss up to the women and minorities because that's all they have. The Democrats are an ineffective party and they've proved it many times. The more American 1st party is that which represents all people and not certain groups. Which none have done.
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Because the democrats have successfully pitched themselves as a party concerned about the poor.  I admit to being cynical, I think many democrat leaders prefer to keep the poor poor (by addicting them to welfare and making them think they can't survive without it because of racism or whatever) so they have a steady source of votes.  So they have no incentive to work on getting them off of welfare and in to the workforce. \n\nI'm a republican which is probably no surprise.
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ten bucks says most of the people who said that were in fact democrats.\n\n"because the democrats have done so much for you and your cause, you only owe it to them to keep them in power"\n\nyeah I dont buy it either
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Funny, I'm native and a democrat.  Why do you ask?
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Hypocrat? Is that some new kind of democrat?
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Well the democrat leaders are yes... and the ones who are uneducated and believe the lies they spew out are slaves to their masters... Kennedy,,,Klinton,, Kerry... KKK... sad but true... the rich whities lie to the poor blacks and keep getting their votes. and laugh at them every time.
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Why on earth would repblicans vote democrat. That is too silly for words
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diamond dave is wrong. studies do show a tendency of college educatoin level-or higher-to vote liberally; however, there are other studies that show the more wealthy an individual becomes, the higher the tendency is to vote republican. The republican party seems to help out the elites while running on moral platforms supported by uneducated bible belters who think-for some reason liberals can't figure out-that those issues are important matters for congress to discuss: these people usually vote against their self-interests. Diamond D was right about the part on asking the government for assistance, though. Democrats are more likely to ask for some kid of aid.