After reading yesterday’s post about how the Republican Party is going to vote on a resolution to rename the Democratic Party to the “Democrat Socialist Party,” I realized how much Republicans have changed our language, just in 8 short years.
Did you know that…
“spreading democracy” now means invading another country
“Clear Skies” means allowing polluters to determine how much to pollute
“fiscal responsibility” means tax cuts for the rich
“socialism” means liberalism
“fascism” means stuff I don’t like
“harsh interrogation” and “enhanced interrogation” take the place of torture
“patriot” means dissenters should STFU as long as there is a Republican president but talk of secession when a Democrat is president
Though, I really think we should go further. I propose the following:
enhanced interrogation will henceforth be known as “happy puppy hour”
detainees will now be referred to as “houseguests”
tax cuts for the rich will now be referred to as “apple pie”
George W. Bush will now be called “ChurchillTrumanReagan”
moderate Republicans will now be called “endangered species”
former Republicans will now be called “untouchables”
Doesn’t it make you feel less angry already? I know I feel better. How can I be angry that Republicans are proposing more apple pie? How can I be upset that we’re sending our houseguests to happy puppy hour?
OK, time to propose your own “enhanced vocabulary.”