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1. The belief that you should reject anything proposed by another political party or group, no matter what it is or how it might benefit others.
2. A kneejerk reaction to anything that isn't "ideologically pure."
3. The attitude that you can honestly reject an idea even if you don't what it is -- or that you can reject a proposal without even reading it -- simply based on its origin.
2. A kneejerk reaction to anything that isn't "ideologically pure."
3. The attitude that you can honestly reject an idea even if you don't what it is -- or that you can reject a proposal without even reading it -- simply based on its origin.
Melvin is a perfect example of Rejectionism. He condemned the latest health care plan before it was even released -- in fact, before it was even written.
by Peter Kobs August 4, 2009
Get the Rejectionism mug.1. A radical right-wing militia group based in Lenawee County, Michigan, about 30 miles southwest of Ann Arbor. The word "Huntaree" means "Christian Warrior" in the group's secret language. (A related Huntaree group is located in Utah.)
2. A group of idiots who believe that Christ wants them to murder police officers and start a global insurrection.
Members of the Militia come from Michigan, Ohio, Utah and Indiana. They are convinced that a war against the Anti-Christ is imminent and they identify the enemy as the U.S. government. In late March 2010, nine members of the Hutaree Militia were arrested for plotting to kill local law enforcement officials, an act they believed would "spark" a national uprising against the government.
The Militia was led by David Brian Stone, who trained his members in paramilitary operations using semi-automatic weapons and mock roadside bombs. Their plan was to murder a local police officer and then bomb the funeral, leading to the mass slaughter of dozens if not hundreds of local and state police officials. All in the name of Christ.
2. A group of idiots who believe that Christ wants them to murder police officers and start a global insurrection.
Members of the Militia come from Michigan, Ohio, Utah and Indiana. They are convinced that a war against the Anti-Christ is imminent and they identify the enemy as the U.S. government. In late March 2010, nine members of the Hutaree Militia were arrested for plotting to kill local law enforcement officials, an act they believed would "spark" a national uprising against the government.
The Militia was led by David Brian Stone, who trained his members in paramilitary operations using semi-automatic weapons and mock roadside bombs. Their plan was to murder a local police officer and then bomb the funeral, leading to the mass slaughter of dozens if not hundreds of local and state police officials. All in the name of Christ.
"Did you hear about that Hutaree Militia group in Adrian? They think FEMA is building secret concentration camps. I hear they're big fans of Glen Beck."
by Peter Kobs March 30, 2010
Get the Hutaree Militia mug.Did you see that story about Barack Obama being a secret Muslim who was actually born in Indonesia? It was invented by that serial Newsfaker in Abeline, Texas.
by Peter Kobs May 16, 2009
Get the Newsfaker mug.1. A public relations strategy frequently used by government agencies, corporations and law enforcement officials. It means "feed them manure and keep them in the dark."
The goal is to delay any public disclosure of information as long as possible by releasing half-truths, distortions and useless information to the media.
Origin of the Metaphor: Farmers use manure, millet and recycled wood chips to grow mushrooms in dark, steamy rooms. Hence, "feed them manure and keep them in the dark."
The goal is to delay any public disclosure of information as long as possible by releasing half-truths, distortions and useless information to the media.
Origin of the Metaphor: Farmers use manure, millet and recycled wood chips to grow mushrooms in dark, steamy rooms. Hence, "feed them manure and keep them in the dark."
Detective: "That reporter from the News-Tribune keeps calling me about our runaway child case. What should I do?"
Police Chief: "Try the Mushroom Method. He'll lose interest after a few days and move on to something else. I've seen it work a million times."
Police Chief: "Try the Mushroom Method. He'll lose interest after a few days and move on to something else. I've seen it work a million times."
by Peter Kobs July 19, 2010
Get the Mushroom Method mug.1. The act of re-employing someone (who was previously laid off) as a temp worker, usually at a lower wage scale.
2. What happens to many people who have lost their permanent jobs following the crash of 2008.
3. Another sign of the harsh economic times in which we live.
2. What happens to many people who have lost their permanent jobs following the crash of 2008.
3. Another sign of the harsh economic times in which we live.
Acme Industries is having a Reployment Fair at the hotel downtown. They'll re-hire you as a temp at about half of what you were earning last year.
by Peter Kobs December 7, 2009
Get the Reployment mug.1. The irrational fear of a new influenza virus, stoked by hysterical news reporting and inaccurate information. 2. A way to increase ad sales and viewership on 24-hour news channels.
Susan is suffering from a bad case of Flu Fright. She's cancelled all of her committee meetings and refuses to come to work.
by Peter Kobs April 30, 2009
Get the Flu Fright mug.1. A new name for the American middle class as people try to survive the current economic crisis by "muddling through" with less money and less security.
2. The growing spirit of economic fatalism in mainstream America.
2. The growing spirit of economic fatalism in mainstream America.
by Peter Kobs April 1, 2009
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