LOVEINT
The National Security Agency (NSA) and other intelligence agencies have used such terms as "HUMINT" (human intelligence) and "SIGINT" (signals intelligence). In August 2013, the…
Low Information Voter (LIV)
A "low information voter" (LIV) is someone who doesn't follow politics closely, but votes on a candidate's perceived likability and public persona. The term "low…
Lunacracy (lunatics/lunacy + democracy)
"Lunacracy" (lunatics/lunacy + democracy) is an infrequently used term for a loony (or crazy) democracy, run by "lunacrats." The term "lunacracy" was used in the title…
MAGAT (MAGA + maggot; Make America Great Again Terrorist)
"Make America Great Again" (MAGA) is a U.S. presidential campaign slogan that was used by Donald Trump in 2016. The portmanteau of "MAGAt" or "MAGAT" (also…
MAGAt or MAGAT (MAGA + maggot)
"Make America Great Again" (MAGA) is a U.S. presidential campaign slogan that was used by Donald Trump in 2016. The portmanteau of "MAGAt" or "MAGAT" (also…
MAGATS (MAGA + maggots; Make America Great Again Trump Supporters)
"Make America Great Again" (MAGA) is a U.S. presidential campaign slogan that was used by Donald Trump in 2016. The portmanteau of "MAGAt" or "MAGAT" (also…
MAGGAT (MAGA + maggot)
"Make America Great Again" (MAGA) is a U.S. presidential campaign slogan that was used by Donald Trump in 2016. The portmanteau of "MAGAt" or "MAGAT" (also…
Majoritarian (Majoritarianism)
"Majoritarian" is a political philosophy that supports the rights of the majority to govern. "To borrow the terminology of the French Socialists one may say that now on the National…
Makers and Takers
Entry in progress -- B.P. The Wall Street JournalCOMMENTARYA Better Way Up From PovertyI've learned I was wrong to talk about 'makers and takers.' We have to do more to unwind the…
Malazy (malaise + lazy)
"Malazy" (malaise + lazy) is a word coined by the National Republican Senatorial Committee for a November 2011 political ad. The word "malazy" combines "malaise" --…
Malnegligence (malice + negligence)
"Malnegligence" (malice + negligence) suggests that an act was either intentionally malicious or an act of negligence -- or some combination of the two. Ace of Spades HQ reported on July…
Mamdega (Mayor Zohran Mamdani + bodega)
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office in 2026, and one of his campaign promises was city-owned grocery stores, where food would be cheaper and more healthy. The portmanteau term…
Manufactroversy (manufactured controversy)
"Manufactroversy" (a "manufactured controversy") was used and defined by Leah Ceccarelli, on April 11, 2008, in a Science Progress article titled "Manufactroversy: The Art…
Marble Ceiling
When Nancy Pelosi would become the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives following new Democratic control of the House after the November 2006 elections, she said: "When my…
Marxette (female Marxist)
"Marxette" is an infrequently used term meaning a female Marxist. "Marxette-in-Chief VALERIE JARRETT Reportedly Gave Orders 9/11/12, Blocked Benghazi Rescue" was posted on the…
Marxocrat (Marxist + Democrat); Marxocratic
"Marxocrat" (Marxist + Democrat) is a term that some conservatives and Republicans use for Democrats who are politically aligned with Marxism. "Marxocrats" has been cited in…
Mask Debate
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Many people noticed that "mask debate" sounds like "masturbate," and "mask…
Mask Debater
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Many people noticed that "mask debate" sounds like "masturbate," and "mask…
Mask Mouth
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. "Mask mouth" -- like "meth mouth" -- is a term to describe the bad breath and possible gum…
Mask Trap (police trap for enforcing face mask use)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Police in some areas set up "mask traps," similar to "speed traps" for automobiles on a…