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June 26, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Mirrortocracy (mirror + meritocracy)

A "mirrortocracy" (mirror + meritocracy) is an organization that is composed of people not necessarily on merit, but of people who "mirror" others already in the organization…

January 25, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Moderna Mambo

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in vaccines, many of which were made by Moderna. The effectiveness of these vaccines became questioned, and many seemingly healthy people were filmed…

July 27, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Moneybomb (Money Bomb)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: MoneybombMoneybomb (money bomb, money-bomb, fundraising bomb) is a neologism coined in 2007 to describe a grassroots fundraising effort over a brief fixed time…

October 25, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Monkey Court (monkey business + kangaroo court)

"Monkey court" is an infrequently used term, usually simply a mistake for the term "kangaroo court" -- any official proceeding where fair rules and impartial justice aren't…

December 5, 2009
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

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…

July 3, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Moonbatmobile (moonbat + automobile)

A "moonbatmobile" (moonbat + automobile) is an automobile driven by a moonbat -- a far-left wing progressive. The term "moonbatmobile" is, perhaps, a nod to the Batmobile -- the…

October 13, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Moonbats Spouting Nothing But Crap (MSNBC nickname)

NBC (the National Broadcasting Company) has been called "Nothing But Crap" by critics since at least 1989. MSNBC has also been nicknamed "Nothing But Crap," but with two more…

April 27, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Moonbatty (moonbat + batty)

"Moonbatty" (moonbat + batty) is a term for "crazy" that comes usually from the political right and is applied to the political left. "Moonbatty" has been cited in…

February 23, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Morning Schmo or Morning Schmoe (MSNBC’s Morning Joe nickname)

MSNBC's Morning Joe ("joe" is slang for coffee) is a moring political show that began in April 2007. The nickname "Morning Schmo(e)" ("schmo" is slang for a jerk)…

July 31, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Moron Virus or Morona Virus (moron + coronavirus)

"Moronavirus" or "moronvirus" (moron + coronavirus) is a portmanteau that has been printed on several images. "Morona virus" and "moron virus" have also been…

April 26, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Moron.org or MorOn.org (MoveOn.org nickname)

MoveOn.org is a progressive public policy advocacy group that was formed in 1998. Opponents of its policies have nicknamed the group "Moron.org" or "MorOn.org." The nickname…

July 31, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Morona Virus or Moron Virus (moron + coronavirus)

"Moronavirus" or "moronvirus" (moron + coronavirus) is a portmanteau that has been printed on several images. "Morona virus" and "moron virus" have also been…

July 31, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Moronavirus or Moronvirus (moron + coronavirus)

"Moronavirus" or "moronvirus" (moron + coronavirus) is a portmanteau that has been printed on several images. "Morona virus" and "moron virus" have also been…

July 31, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Moronvirus or Moronavirus (moron + coronavirus)

"Moronavirus" or "moronvirus" (moron + coronavirus) is a portmanteau that has been printed on several images. "Morona virus" and "moron virus" have also been…

July 30, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Mortgage Mom

The name "mortgage mom" was coined in a September 5, 2006 article in the Washington (DC) Post by Jeffrey H. Birnbaum and Chris Collizza: "'Mortgage Moms' May Star in…

June 14, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Movement Conservativism (Movement Conservative)

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Movement conservatismThe term movement conservatism was an inside term describing conservatism in the United States‎ and New Right. According to Nash (2009)…

May 24, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

Mover and Shaker

A "mover and shaker" is someone with power and influence in a particular field. Arthur O'Shaughnessy's "Ode" (1873) contains the line, "Yet we are the movers and…

January 20, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

MSDNC (MSNBC nickname)

The MSNBC network (headquartered in Rockefeller Center in Manhattan) has often been cited for liberal bias. The nickname "MSDNC" (MSNBC + DNC) is used by those who believe the network is…

June 17, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

MSLGBT (MSNBC nickname)

The MSNBC network (headquartered in Rockefeller Center in Manhattan) is known for its progressive slant on political issues. The nickname “MSLGBT” (MSNBC + LGBT) is used by those who believe…

May 3, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

MSLSD (MSNBC nickname)

The MSNBC network (headquartered in Rockefeller Center in Manhattan) has often been cited for liberal bias. The nickname "MSLSD" (MSNBC + LSD, a psychedelic drug) is used by those who…

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