It finally hit me who the Republicans are after reviewing their traits.

[BlueJazz]

[Saokymo]

1. Why must you insult the noble Ferengi like that?

At least their antics were entertaining. (Also, Moogie makes an awesome nickname for a grandmother.)

[CoffeeCat]

2. No.

The Frengi are better dressers than most Republicans. And Frengies don't have gun
racks in their pick-up trucks.

[Motown_Johnny]

3. Ferengi would rather die than break one of their own rules, Republicans not so much

[Sarah Ibarruri]

4. You must've read my mind! I've often called them Ferengis! nt

[ThoughtCriminal]

5. Teabaggers are the Pakleds

http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Pakled

[warrior1]

7. I agree

Thoughtcriminal.

[Ian David]

6. Republicans let their women wear clothing. n/t

[baldguy]

8. Thank God.

[Odin2005]

9. Funny factoid: "Ferengi" is the Japanese word for "Westerner"

It is ultimately derived from "Frank" (Frenchman) via Arabic.