What is a more mature term to use than "under the bus" or "cool aid"?

Question

People have died from accidents & from being tricked by people & yet everday Republicans constantly repeat these words. If there is a more accurate term you can all use? What would that be, cause this is so crude. I just heard a man on TV say "under the bus" 3 times in a row.

Answer 1

These are expressions that have, over time, slowly made their way into our vocabulary.  Altjhough they refer to situations that were once tragic, now they are used almost on a daily basis.  The "Kool-aid" remark refers to one who blindly follows a\ leader, stemming from the Jim Jones mass suicide.  Obviously this isnt a pleasant scenario, but can be used in many aspects today.

EDIT:

I realize the point you are trying to make, but these are indoctrined phrases and words are a part of our culture, society and vocabulary.  There is no better means to put these expressions more "maturely" in as little words as there currently are.  The expressions refer to a precedent, a historical basis for what is tyring to be portrayed.  I realize that the phrase, "going postal," would offend many, but it is a sufficient way to describe a certain person is such little words.

Answer 2

They are both rude, but I would say that the kool-aide references are worse.  Calling supporters brainwashed cult members who will eventually kill themselves is much worse than the idea of throwing someone under a bus.  With the bus, the tires might miss them.

I would say that Democrats calling me racist for not being an Obama supporter is more offensive than either.  I would also say that their incorrect assertions that I am uneducated is also more offensive.

Don't be a hypocrite.  Both sides are making stupid and offensive statements in this and every other campaign.

Answer 3

We live in the USA . We can use what ever term we want !!!

some people like O'Relliey use "cool aid" to make refers to Jim Jones of the 1970's cult figure . He had everyone of his followers drink a "Cool Aid" drink and they all died. He drank it too . He was being  under investigation of the gov't at the time . They were trying to get some of the people out of the cult . But only a few left . So that's what they mean went they use "cool aid " means blindly following along !!! Some Democrats do that . Need to question things that you don't think is right on either side . And don't take ever thing you see on the Internet seriously ok !!! I tell everybody that . Suppose to believe half what you see or hear on Internet ,TV, newspapers , and radio . But expose to alot of that between now and November .

Answer 4

I get very sick of hearing them, too.  It not only degrades us, but it also degrades our language.  I think that thrown under the bus should be "abandoned" or "betrayed", depending on the factual situation.  Neither "drinking the cool aid", which is WAY over used here or "brainwashed" is at all accurate for the way it is used here for people who disagree with "you."  Call it as it is.  Say: "I disagree."  or "I think you've been misled."  Brainwashing is severe--remember "The Manchurian Candidate"?  It's total mind control.  People here use the "cood aid" phrase for nothing more than a difference in opinion.  English is a rich and varied language.  We should try using it more often here.

Answer 5

You are way too sensitvie.  'Under the bus' goes back decades.  It's part of the colorful American lingo.  If we were to eliminate every phrase people were so sensitive to, it would be a pretty bland language.

And BTW, I don't think either party has the prize for worst language.

Answer 6

These cliches meaning either brainwashed (Kool-aid drinkers) or betrayed (thrown under the bus) are over used because everyone understands their meaning. They're just modern metaphors, don't let it bother you.