Grassroots
The political use of the term "grassroots" (or "grass roots") means a political campaign from the bottom (the people) up to the top (the top candidate, such as a presidential…
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Rightroots
"Rightroots" (right + grassroots) is a word that was coined in August 2006 by the ABC PAC. "Rightroots" began as an effort by the political right to respond to the political…
Netroots
"Netroots" (Internet + grassroots) was used in 1993 and 1994, but was popularized in December 2002 by Jerome Armstrong, who then advocated "Netroots for Dean in 2004"…
Nutroots
"Nutroots" (from the word "nuts," meaning "crazy") is a spin on the word "netroots" (Internet grassroots). The term "nutroots" is usually used by…
“Forgive your enemies, but don’t forget their names”
"Forgive your enemies, but don't/never forget their names" (or "Forgive your enemies, but always remember their names") is a quotation attributed to both John F. Kennedy…
“Don’t get mad—get even”
"Don't get mad -- get even!" is often attributed to Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. (1888-1969), the father of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. In November 1966, Life magazine called…
Koodie (kid + foodie)
Phil Lempert of SupermarketGuru.com coined the word "koodie" (a kid foodie) in November 2009. The word coinage received a mixed reception in the food world. "Koodie" sounds like…
Kapas (Korean tapas)
"Tapas" is the Spanish variety of appetizers or snack. "Kapas" (Korean tapas) is a feature of the Chom Chom restaurant (40 West 56th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues in…
Tinfoil Hat or Tin Foil Hat (Tinfoil Hat Brigade or Tin Foil Hat Brigade)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Tin foilTinfoil or tin foil is a thin leaf made of tin. Actual tin foil was superseded by cheaper and more durable aluminium foil after World War II, and…
“Liberalism is a mental disorder”
Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder: Savage Solutions is the title of a 2005 book by conservative talk show host Michael Savage. The saying has appeared on bumper stickers, T-shirts, and tea party…
“Never spend your money before you have earned it”
"Never Spend Your Money Before You Have (Earned) It" is a slogan that has appeared on T-shirts and on signs at 2009's tea parties. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) included it in his…
“Not guilty, but return the horse” (Old West Justice)
The following joke is told under the title of "Old West Justice." A horse is stolen from a very unpopular man. The jury returns a verdict of "Not guilty, but return the horse."…
“If you can’t take their money…and vote against them, you don’t belong in the legislature”
"If you can't take their money, drink their whiskey, screw their women, and vote against 'em anyway, you don't belong in the Legislature" is a quote by Molly Ivins…
“Money is the mother’s milk of politics”
"Money is the mother's milk of politics" a December 14, 1962 Time magazine story quoted from Jesse Unruh (1922-1987), then speaker of California's state assembly. The quotation…
Red Cent
To have "not one red cent" is to have absolutely no money. The U.S. penny (or "cent") from 1793-1857 was made of reddish copper; the phrase "not worth a copper" was…
“What if your father was a horse thief?” (political affiliation joke)
A classic political affiliation joke involves Theodore Roosevelt or a Northerner. The Northerner asks a Southerner what political party he's a member of and why. The Southerner responds that…
“A politician is someone who will lay down your life for his country”
The greatest form of patriotism is said to be someone who lays down his life for his country. A joke circulated in the American Legion Weekly in 1923 that the definition of an "orator" is…
Political Football
A "political football" is politically divisive issue, something that gets "kicked" around by both sides. The term is cited in English at least as early as 1748 and 1772 -- about…
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…
“Politics is show business for ugly people”
"Politics is (like) show business" is a phrase that dates to at least 1954, when it appeared in the headline of political reporter Drew Pearson's syndicated column. When former actor…