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legallyblondeNYC

(95 posts)

11. "Democratic"

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Sat Apr 5, 2025, 04:03 PM

Apr 5

Hi - Would you do a small favor and use the proper word "Democratic?"

The way your post uses "Democrat" instead - this was invented by Republican consultants so that the word sounded like "rat."

The board is changing to all-Democratic.

Thanks.

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Downers Grove Township GOP Swept Away [View all] RandySF Apr 5 OP

LOL. I thought their headquarters got swept away in a flood. CrispyQ Apr 5 #1

I read it the same way at first! niyad Apr 5 #2

Yep! With all the recent flooding wolfie001 Apr 5 #4

Thank you for that piece of good news. niyad Apr 5 #3

The search for survivors has been called off. NBachers Apr 5 #5

Keep the dang gubmint out of our lives! Sky Jewels Apr 5 #9

And the backlash continues EnergizedLib Apr 5 #6

That is terrific! Blue wave, here we come! Thank you so much, Randy, for posting such uplifting news!!! wordstroken Apr 5 #7

They now need to change the town's name to Uppers Grove! Sky Jewels Apr 5 #8

Yeah Downers Grove Biglinda 52 Apr 5 #10

I moved to Downers Grove from the city in 1986 Martin Eden Apr 6 #13

"Democratic" legallyblondeNYC Apr 5 #11

I think 'Democrat' is the proper singular noun. RandySF Apr 5 #12