1 definition by It's Yerself

Verb - When a person hoodwinks the general population into a worse social, political, or economic state through a political coup that would suggest improvement for them.

Generally used when a politician has enforced some sort of policy that is essentially evil in the eyes of all but the most deluded and out of touch member of the public
Jeremy Hunt pulled a Palpatine on the NHS when he lied about his permission to force new contracts upon junior doctors that would result in unfair pay between hospital staff and GP's, a reduced wage, and longer standardized working hours

George bush Palpatined the united states when he faked a terrorist attack on the twin towers to fuel his people into a conquest of the middle east
by It's Yerself March 9, 2016
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