andy's definitions

cacelorazo

A mode of protest made famous during the Argentinazo in late 2001. It involves protesters making noise by banging pots, pans and other utensils (originally to symbolise hunger). It can be used either to disrupt through making a noise, or simply to draw attention. Since the Argentinazo, it has become popular across Latin America and beyond, and has been used by European anti-capitalists among others.

A similar protest tactic in India is known by the name gherao.

Protesters marked the visit of IMF officials by holding a cacelorazo in the street outside.

by Andy February 7, 2005

greenwash

Political term, meaning a whitewash except over something ecological. A greenwash is when an environmentally destructive corporation or institution gives itself a makeover to make itself look ecologically friendly, without really changing anything. For instance, it embraces green-sounding rhetoric and imagery, produces glossy PR about its supposed environmental initiatives and makes a show of "listening" to opponents, but it doesn't actually abandon the practices which led to its being condemned as being anti-ecological in the first place.

BP's rebranding, including a new logo with a yellow sun on a green background and slogans about looking after the planet, is a classic example of greenwash.

by Andy May 2, 2004

John Rawls

Political theorist who believes that it is so important to live in a peaceful, tolerant society that all the people who don't agree with his theory of society should be shot.

Somebody who thinks that stringing together the same six phrases made up of different combinations of the same eight words, in a number of different combinations, constitutes a coherent argument.

Inventor of the phrase, "be reasonable, do it my way".

total wanker

by Andy April 20, 2004

libsta

when ur talking on the phone to a girl named LIBBy and shes on the computer

hey libsta are u listen to me?
or ... are u gona go out with that libsta... or libby as a gangsta

by andy November 29, 2003

liberals

1. A political ideology responsible for virtually all social progress in history; see creation of democracy.

"Damn those dirty liberals with their common sense... I want my $30 tax cut!"

by Andy November 30, 2004

Zakhan

The ruler of the realm of Vassagonia, in the Lone Wolf world. Roughly equivalent to a king or sultan, the zakhan lived in a huge palace in the city of Barrakeesh, always surrounded by retainers and sharnazim guards. The zakhan typically demanded absolute obedience from his subjects, although history tells of a number of good rulers.

When Lone Wolf arrives in Barrakeesh, the old zakhan has died (according to the Legends novels, assassinated by the Darklords), and is replaced by a new Zakhan, Kimah. Kimah is extremely evil and is allied with the Darklords. He reappears in Lone Wolf 9: The Cauldron of Terror, at the head of the Vassagonian army besieging Tahou alongside the Darklord army, and armed with a lethal golden orb emitting a protective shield. Those who even touch the light-shield are killed instantly.

The Zakhan Kimah is one of the hardest opponents to beat in the entire Lone Wolf series, especially if Lone Wolf is armed with the Sommerswerd. (The problem can be avoided somewhat if this item is left behind for this quest, although the reason why this weakens the zakhan is not clear; perhaps the orb absorbs the sword's light?)

In the Legends series, the Zakhan Kimah is tortured and apparently killed by Vassagonian rebels, and a new, good-aligned Zakhan takes over. Although it is clear to a careful reader that he has not been killed, the series stops before this issue is resolved (only one book before it would have to be raised again).

The zakhan is dead. Long live the zakhan!

George W Bush fancies himself as zakhan of the world.

by Andy April 24, 2004

Predaking

Composite form of the Predacons - a massive robot with a lion's head on its chest and wielding a huge sword.

Don't fuck with Predaking.

by Andy June 22, 2004