Politics Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

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CODEL n. a congressional delegation; a junket or fact-finding mission undertaken by members of Congress. (posted Jul. 4, 2005) [full entry…]

cotton curtain n. a political, social, and cultural divide, especially concerning race, between the American South and the rest of the country. (posted Sep. 15, 2006) [full entry…]

dog-whistle politics n. a concealed, coded, or unstated idea, usually divisive or politically dangerous, nevertheless understood by the intended voters. (posted Apr. 12, 2005) [full entry…]

Dover test n. a determination of what level of military losses, esp. war dead, will be tolerated by voters. (posted Apr. 29, 2004) [full entry…]

Eurabia n. the (perceived) political alliance of Europe and Arab nations (against Israel and Jews); a name for Europe if its Muslim or Arab immigrants become a large or powerful minority. (posted Apr. 29, 2004) [full entry…]

family photo n. a pre-arranged group photograph of world leaders. (posted Jun. 8, 2007) [full entry…]

fill the tree v. phr. in the U.S. Congress, to take all available slots for amendments on legislation in order to block competing amendments. (posted Apr. 19, 2006) [full entry…]

firehouse primary n. an electoral nominating process similar to a caucus, held in lieu of a primary election. (posted May. 16, 2007) [full entry…]

FLOHPA n. collectively, the states of Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, said to be important in the 2004 American presidential election. (posted Oct. 29, 2004) [full entry…]

gapology n. the study or discussion of marked differences between groups, viewpoints, or situations. Also, gapologist, a person who studies such differences. (posted Dec. 13, 2006) [full entry…]

global gag rule n. a restriction which forbids US government funds being given to organizations or countries which recommend, permit, or perform abortions. (posted Jul. 16, 2004) [full entry…]

gorilla dust n. bluffing, posturing, or hollow attempts at intimidation. (posted Sep. 10, 2004) [full entry…]

GUBU adj. grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre, unprecedented; (hence) disreputable or scandalous. (posted Nov. 19, 2004) [full entry…]

heckler’s veto n. the cancellation or suppression of a public event (such as a discussion, speech, or rally) due to (threat of) interruptions, protests, or violence. (posted Apr. 10, 2006) [full entry…]

heresthetics n. the framing of a debate or issue so that one is on the superior or winning side, or so that one’s choices are better-received by others. (posted Jul. 5, 2004) [full entry…]

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