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…
LMFMO (Laughing My Fucking Mask Off)
"LMAO" is a popular initialism for "Laughing My Ass Off." The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic required many people to wear face masks. "Lmfmo- laughing my fucking mask…
LMMO (Laughing My Mask Off)
"LMAO" is a popular initialism for "Laughing My Ass Off." The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic required many people to wear face masks. "LMMO (laughing my mask off)" was…
Lobbyist (Lobbying)
A "lobbyist" is one who engages in "lobbying" -- trying to influence public officials (such as members of a legislature) to support the lobbyist's position on legislation.…
Loco Foco Party
"Loco foco" matches were named that in New York City in the early 1930s. The Loco-Foco Party (now the Democratic Party) was named from the matches in 1835. See the last article below for…
LoFo (low information voter)
The "low information voter" means a citizen who votes based on other values besides the best information and facts. The acronym "LIV" was used by 2008. "LIV" was…
Log Cabin Republicans
The Log Cabin Republicans is a group that supports the Republican Party and advocates for gay and lesbian rights. The group began in California in 1977 and defeated the Briggs Initiative (a…
Log-rolling (Logrolling)
Political "logrolling" (or "log-rolling") is a tit-for-tat exchange. In early America, logs had to be rolled to clear land and one person often needed the help of others. When…
Lolbert (LOL + libertarian); Lolbertarian
Entry in progress -- BP Google Groups: alt.religion.kibologyThe foolishness of American libertarianismroneAug 9, 2004, 9:58:38 PMIn article ,Libertarianism: all the freedom, none of the…
Lolbertarian (LOL + libertarian); Lolbert
Entry in progress -- BP Google Groups: alt.religion.kibologyThe foolishness of American libertarianismroneAug 9, 2004, 9:58:38 PMIn article ,Libertarianism: all the freedom, none of the…
Loligarchy (lol + oligarchy)
"Loligarchy" or "LOLigarchy" (laugh out loud/LOL + oligarchy) is a government that is laughably run by a small number of powerful people or organizations. "Loligarchy"…
Losership (loser + leadership)
"Losership" (loser + leadership) is a term used when someone is critical of the leadership (such as Democratic or Republican political leadership). "Losership" (loser +…
Love Feast
A "love feast" is a meal eaten by a Christian congregation, as a token of fellowship. A political "love feast" is a gathering to display reconciliation or good feelings; a…