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.…
Libertarian Party Platform (three points on government)
David F. Nolan (1943-2010) was one of the founders of the Libertarian Party of the United States. In 1977, he wrote: "Libertarian Party Platform (Condensed Version)Regarding Government:1} We…
Liberty Tax (healthcare penalty to opt out)
Matt Drudge, creator and editor of the American news aggregation website Drudge Report, did not want to purchase health insurance as required under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act…
Libidiot (liberal + idiot)
"Libidiot” (liberal + idiot) is an epithet used by some on the conservative political right against the liberal political left. “Libidiot” has been cited in print since at least 1998.…
Libnut (liberal + nut)
"Libnut" (liberal + nut) uses the old slang term of "nut," meaning someone who is crazy. The epithet "libnut" (sometimes written as "Libnut" or…
Librul
"Librul" is a mock misspelling of the word "liberal," meant to imitate Southern speech. The spelling "librul" is often used by liberals themselves, to parody how…
Libshit (liberal + shit)
"Libshit" (liberal + shit) is an epithet against a liberal person that is similar to the slang word "dipshit." "Libshit" can also be an insult of the liberal…
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…
Libturd (liberal + turd)
"Libturd” (liberal + turd) is an epithet used by some on the political right against the political left. “Libturd” has been cited in print since January 2005, less frequently with the…
Lieberal (lie + liberal)
"Lieberal" (lie + liberal) is a derogatory nickname for a liberal, used by those who believe that liberal values and liberal ideas are lies (or that liberal politicians lie). The term…
Lierus (lie + virus)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many skeptics, who called it a "lierus" (lie + virus). "Corona Virus? More like Corona Lierus" was posted on Twitter by Mitchel…
Likudnik
A "Likudnik" is a member of Israel's Likud political party (founded in 1973). "Likudnik" has been cited in English print since at least 1981. American (and especially New…
Limbaugh Rule (vote for most conservative candidate in primary)
Conservative radio talk show host Ruch Limbaugh announced, on September 14, 2010, a new "Limbaugh Rule" about primary voting. The older "Buckley Rule" (after William F. Buckley)…
Limbaugh Theorem
Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh often talked aboutthe "Limbaugh Theorem" in 2013. On Febrayr 13, 2013 ("It Finally Hit Me: Barack Obama Will Never Be Held Responsible…
Limousine Liberal
"Limousine liberal" was Democratic candidate for mayor Mario Procaccino's epithet to then-mayor John Lindsay in the 1969 mayoral election. Lindsay was re-elected. "Limousine…
LINO (Latino In Name Only)
LINO (Latino In Name Only) is a spinoff term from the earlier RINO (Republican In Name Only). "RINO" has been cited in print from at least 1992. "LINO" has been cited in print…
Lirus (lie + virus)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in many skeptics, who called it a "lirus" (lie + virus). "Infected with the Lirus? (that's a cross between a lie and a virus)"…
Little City Hall (community board)
The community boards have been called "little city halls." The 311 line has somewhat reduced their importance, but they still have influence on local issues.…
Little Satan (Israel); Big Satan or Great Satan (United States)
Iranian leader Ruhollah Khomeini (1902-1989) was reported by the Associated Press on November 5, 1979, to have said "the great Satan, America." The term immediately became popular during…
Living Room Liberal
A "living room liberal" is a person who holds liberal views in the privacy of his or her living room, but who who doesn't apply those views to the greater world of other people with…