Could we please quit using the word "elected"? (when it comes to Bush)

[SoCalDem]

I wish there was some way to get our folks (elected officials and here at DU too) to start using "when Bush TOOK office" or "when Bush assumed the office of president" or "when Bush came to power".

This could be done in an "innocent way"..just as the "democRAT senator/congressperson" stuff started. Soon it becomes a part of the lexicon, IF everyone uses it and does NOT go back to the word "elected"..

Some reporters already say "Mr" bush, instead of President Bush, so why not give them another phrase they could use..

I cringe every time i hear a democratic senator say "When President Bush was elected..." Was he?? really? can that be proved?

Bush himself has (on three separate occasions) opined how wonderful it would be to be a dictator. he's almost there now, so why even pretend anymore. Lets stop with the niceties..