Far from original Dems like FDR, New Democrats are essentially any Democrat following Jimmy Carter. They like to call themselves "center left" but in actuality according to their policies, platforms and voting records their center to center-right at best. They're typically pro-corporate pro-war and are very friendly with Republicans.
Jason: "Did you know Hillary used to be a cowgirl Republican"?
Larry: "Well that's not surprising considering she's one of the "New Democrats"
Larry: "Well that's not surprising considering she's one of the "New Democrats"
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Get the New Democrats mug.A Social democrat is a centre-leftist or libertarian leftist, who supports a mixed economy with some government regulation on essential services or government ownership, in order to prevent corperat abuse of these services. Social democrats also support environment regulation, public education to level out the playing field, and social programes to help the less fortunate become better off.
Social democrats include Canada's NDP and many Northern European governments, which contributed to Northern Europe's modern Hight standard of living.
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The opposite of recruit - to be laid off of work. Generally in the context of a job where active recruiting takes place in good times.
I was recruited to work on Wall Street last year, but this year the economy took a shit, so I've been decruited.
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Get the Democratic press release mug.A person who claims to be a democrat although their actions are contrary to the democrat philosophy.
Did you see the bill that Representative Joetheplumber introduced and pushed through the legislative process? Yeh, he's such a Trojan Democrat and fooled the party again
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Prospective College Student: Man, I've just been dissed by a College Decruiter!
Prospective College Student: Man, I've just been dissed by a College Decruiter!
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Get the College Decruiter mug.Someone who calls everyone racist, sexist, homophobic bigot and won't listen to what others have to say. They also commonly support killing innocent babies but oppose killing serial killers, murderers, and rapists. Not only are Maryland democrats generous with their money, but they are also generous with other peoples' money.
Democrat: "You voted for Trump? You're so racist and homophobic, and you're against a female being in office so you're a sexist pig!" *Votes for Chris Van Hollen over Kathy Szeliga*
Normal person: "Yep, they sound like a Maryland Democrat."
Normal person: "Yep, they sound like a Maryland Democrat."
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