Una Malachica's definitions

purple-ization

increasing the Democratic vote in Republican strongholds

Larry Sabato, director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, said that black turnout in the fall election will encourage the purple-ization of red states.

by Una Malachica May 16, 2008

hacktacular

quality of particular hackiness by bloggers or TV commentators who are motivated by their political leaning rather than a desire to present the truth

Hacktacular alert! Read what (fill in your own suggestion) says about (fill in your own favorite) today!

by Una Malachica February 18, 2008

commove

to rouse strong feelings, to disturb

With his oratory, he could easily commove the crowd. They wanted to follow him anywhere.

by Una Malachica March 16, 2008

E-Coli conservatism

political belief in cutting government costs even if such cuts result in devastating harm.

We have E-Coli conservatism to thank for lead in children's toys, unsafe non-prescription drugs, and dangerous spinach.

by Una Malachica January 12, 2009

anybody's mama, everybody's mama

a reason that I'll tell you what you should be doing even if I have never seen you before

I mention to a stranger, "Your shirt's not buttoned right," or at a local restaurant, I'll suggest what he should order for lunch, and add, "anybody's mama, everybody's mama."

by Una Malachica February 29, 2008

obamazan

A passionate female Obama supporter (Souce: Slate)

some women are going for Clinton, but I'm an Obamazan.

by Una Malachica February 15, 2008

clickocracy

the enormous impact of the internet on political campaigns, in spreading news, in generating enthusiasm, and in gaining financial donations.

Like it or not, we now belong to a clickocracy -- one nation under Google, with video and e-mail for all. By Jose Antonio Vargas
Washington Post Staff Writer

by Una Malachica April 1, 2008