Another silly turn of a phrase….all this is becoming really comedic.
Remember a few years back when the Term RINO, Repub In Name Only, became popular….I believe it was in 2010? RINO was used to insult anyone that was vaguely opposed to Tea Party BS. It destroyed the very idea of a liberal Republican.
There seems to be name insulting term used by fellow GOPers, “Vichy” Republican, is making it’s way around the media circles.
“Vichy”…..WTF?
Old farts like myself or those that have a slight grasp of history will understand the term “Vichy”….but if the term has you scratching your head in wonder…….
The term came into being in 1940 after the Nazis invaded France…..the Nazis occupied the northern most part of the country and the unoccupied part was termed “Vichy France”…..they were collaborators with the Nazis.
So when Geo, Will uses the term “Vichy Republican” he is referring to those conservatives that are collaborating with the GOP “establishment”…..in other words….they are traitors to true conservatism.
With that short explanation out of the way……
Source: ‘Vichy Republicans’ Prove Trump Right About Gutless Establishment
Will that term catch on as did the insult of RINO? The media is using it now and I expect it will be the word of the election.
Insulting words are not required to make sense, any more than a lie of any kind, or, for that matter, some truths…. They just have to sound insulting…. and, if those who are using it, or hearing it, are relatively ignorant, the sound is the only part that matters, as they never, ever subject themselves to any part of reality…..
You’re right; “never underestimate the power of human stupidity.” — Lazarus Long
gigoid, the dubious
You are right….like when some use “religion of peace” as a derogatory statement…..I like the word “Vichy”…no one knows what he was saying but it sounded good….chuq
There’s a dish called “carrots Vichy” which is pretty good… and, vichyssoise is pretty good, if you heat it up…
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I wait for it to warm up naturally….LOL chuq