“Don’t steal—the government hates competition”
"Don't steal -- (the) government hates (the) competition" has been a saying on bumper stickers and T-shirts since about 1984. It is not known who originated the popular saying. U.S.…
“Half the money spent on advertising is wasted, but no one knows which half”
"Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half" is a classic statement on advertising, credited to both John Wanamaker (1838-1922) and Lord…
Tree-hugger
A "tree hugger" (or "tree-hugger") is an extreme environmentalist, so-named because many such activists hugged trees to prevent their removal. The term "tree-hugger"…
Libertard (libertarian or liberal + retard)
"Libertard" (libertarian + retard) is an epithet used by some against libertarians; "libertard" (liberal + retard) has also been used as an epithet against liberals.…
Lollapalooza (Lallapalooza; Lollapaloosa; Lallapaloosa; Lolapalooza; Lalapalooza; Lolapaloosa)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: LollapaloozaLollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring alternative rock, hip hop, and punk rock bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths.…
Lite Guv or Lite Gov (lieutenant governor)
"Lite guv" (or "lite gov") is an abbreviation for "lieutenant governor." Texas political pundit Molly Ivins (1944-2007) used "lite guv" in many of her…
“If a person has integrity, nothing else matters”
The following saying illustrates the importance of integrity in business and in politics: "If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else…
Dumbocrat (dumb + Democrat)
"Dumbocrat” (dumb + Democrat) is a slang name for the Democrat party, used by speakers who believe that Democrats are dumb. The term “Dumbocrat” (also spelled as lower-case…
Dhimmicrat (dhimmi + Democrat)
"Dhimmicrat” (dhimmi + Democrat) is a slang name for the Democrat party, used by speakers who believe that Democrats act like "dhimmis" toward Muslims and especially Muslim…
Demobrat (Democrat + brat)
"Demobrat” (Democrat + brat) is a slang name for the Democrat party, used by speakers who believe that Democrats act like brats. The term “Demobrat” dates to at least 1990. Urban…
Conservatard (conservative + retard)
"Conservatard" (conservative + retard) is an epithet used by some on the political left against the political right. "Conservatard" has been cited in print since November 2005.…
Reverse Town Hall Meeting
A "town hall meeting" (often shortened to "town hall") is when a public official answers questions directly from the public. A "reverse town hall meeting" (or…
“Anything worth doing is worth doing for money”
"Anything worth doing is worth doing well' (or "If something's worth doing, it's worth doing well") is a saying that dates back to at least the 1700s. The saying means…
Wingnut (Wing Nut)
A "wingnut" (or "wing nut") is a piece of hardware ("nut") with two "wings" for a thumb and another finger, so that the nut can be turned easily.…
Christmas Tree Bill
A Christmas tree is often decorated with many ornaments; the base of the tree is often surrounded with Christmas gifts. A "Christmas tree bill" is a legislative bill that attracts many…
Grassroots
The political use of the term "grassroots" (or "grass roots") means a political campaign from the bottom (the people) up to the top (the top candidate, such as a presidential…
Rightroots
"Rightroots" (right + grassroots) is a word that was coined in August 2006 by the ABC PAC. "Rightroots" began as an effort by the political right to respond to the political…
Netroots
"Netroots" (Internet + grassroots) was used in 1993 and 1994, but was popularized in December 2002 by Jerome Armstrong, who then advocated "Netroots for Dean in 2004"…
Nutroots
"Nutroots" (from the word "nuts," meaning "crazy") is a spin on the word "netroots" (Internet grassroots). The term "nutroots" is usually used by…
“Forgive your enemies, but don’t forget their names”
"Forgive your enemies, but don't/never forget their names" (or "Forgive your enemies, but always remember their names") is a quotation attributed to both John F. Kennedy…