“A statesman is a politician who is dead”
The term "statesman" often is regarded as more lofty than the term "politician." A "statesman" thinks of a country's interest while a "politician"…
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“A neoconservative is a liberal who has been mugged by reality”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikiquote: Irving KristolIrving Kristol (born 22 January 1920 - 18 September 2009) was an American columnist, journalist, and writer who was dubbed the "godfather of…
Dead Tree Edition
A "dead tree edition" is a paper copy (such as a newspaper, magazine or book), as opposed to an edition that's online and doesn't require paper. "Dead tree edition"…
Moonbat
A "moonbat" is an epthet used against the politically liberal left wing, similar to the words "lunatic" and "batty." Perry de Haviland of the libertarian blog…
Dead Tree Media
"Dead tree edition" (cited since 1995) is the paper copy of a newspaper, magazine or book. Newspapers and magazines have been dubbed the "dead tree media" (or "dead-tree…
“No taxation without respiration” (no estate tax)
"No taxation without representation" was the rallying cry of American revolutionaries. "No taxation without respiration" is the rallying cry of those (mostly Republicans)…
“When you’re in a hole, stop digging” (First Law of Holes)
There's a "law of holes" rule when someone (such as a politician) gets into trouble: "When you're in a hole, stop digging." In other words, don't get yourself…
Repuglican or Repug (Republican party nickname)
"Repuglican" (repugnant + Republican) is a derogatory nickname for a member of the Republican party. "Repuglican" is cited in print from August 2000 (the presidential election…
This is Texas (Cleburne slogan)
The city of Cleburne in Johnson County, Texas, is located not far from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. In October 2007, a new slogan was suggested for the city that was later adopted:…
Rightard (right + retard)
"Rightard" (right + retard) is an epithet used by some on the political left against the political right. "Rightard" has been cited in print since January 2003.…
Leftard (left + retard)
"Leftard" (left + retard) is an epithet used by some on the political right against the political left. "Leftard" has been cited in print since August 2004. Similar terms…
Food Coma
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Postprandial somnolencePost-prandial somnolence is a state of drowsiness or lassitude following a meal. Post-prandial somnolence has two components – a…
Nanny State
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Nanny stateNanny state is a term that refers to state protectionism, economic interventionism, or regulatory policies (of economic, social or other nature), and…
“Going Galt” or “Going John Galt” (‘Go Galt” or “Go John Galt”)
John Galt is a character in Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged (1957). The term "Going (John) Galt" or "Go (John) Galt" refers to dropping out of an increasingly socialistic…
“It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority”
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people’s minds" is a quotation falsely attributed to Samuel Adams…
PUMA (Party Unity My Ass)
A "puma" is a cougar (Puma concolor). PUMA also stands for "Party Unity My Ass," an organization formed June 1, 2008 of supporters of New York Senator Hillary Clinton in her…
Food Douche
A "food douche" is a "food snob" or food "know-it-all." The term "douche" is related to "douchebag," meaning an offensive or obnoxious person.…
Holiday Pounds
"Holiday pounds" are the extra weight gained from eating too well on holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. The term "holiday pounds" is used most often in advertisements…
Nontroversy (non-controversy)
A "nontroversy" (or "non-troversy") is a non-controversy or nonissue. A political issue might be a controversy to one side and a nontroversy to another side.…
Libtard (liberal + retard)
"Libtard" (liberal + retard) is an epithet used by some on the political right against the political left. "Libtard" has been cited in print since July 2004 in the conservative…