At the same time, I would probably be willing to concede that our host has not used such phrases, since a brief search (with her search function) reveals no uses of the phrases “far right” or “right-wing” on this blog. She has, however, labeled those supporting the common understanding of language regarding “bigot,” and fails to appreciate the irony in his labeling himself the Commonwealth’s “chief homophobe” (the WaPo article she cites notes that he “wryly” labeled himself as such, as a belittling reference to critics).

Moreover, there can be, and of course is, good, solid reasons why people use the term “Democrat Party” in lieu of “Democratic Party.” There is very little “democratic” about today’s Democrats. To the contrary, today’s most prominent Democrats have more in common with socialists (i.e., socialized medicine) than with traditional Democrats (slavery; Jim Crow; anti-Communism).

Now, I’ve got little patience for those who mindlessly use “Democrat Party” without consideration. But you would lose a dollar if you bet against the notion that I, and others, do so with considered — and in some ways, regretful — thoughts about the state of today’s Democrats.

yeah, right.

The “Democrat Party”? Please.

Let’s do this: You compose an essay explaining why that is such a distasteful phrase, and halfway through the writing when you realize how ridiculous it is in the grand scheme of things you gracefully admit you were slipped a shot of Kool-Aid and have now recovered your senses.

There are, I’m sure, plenty of legitimate reasons to ban Jack from your site, but this is certainly not one of them.

oh Jack, I love you in a gay way!

I enjoy your blog and consider you generally reasonable…..but isn’t this an over-reaction ?

Shall we get back to debating issues?

If we raise the minimum wage, two things will happen. People will be fired because the work they do cannot pay for itself, and employers will find it cost effective to automate and lay off additional unskilled workers.

If the Democrats were serious about helping Americans earn their keep, they would do something about the illegal aliens, and they would support school choice (improving educational opportunities).