11 definitions by prevailingwest

synarchist

(1) one who combines anarchist political philosophy with less radical contemporary ideas, either to participate in mainstream electoral politics or to avoid appearing insane to uninitiated normies

(2) another term for anarcho-syndicalist

(1) Vaush might be a dyed-in-the-wool anarchist, but he tries to be a synarchist on his channel to reach a wider audience.

(2) As a political bloc, synarchists stand for solidarity, direct democracy, direct action, and worker self-management.

by prevailingwest July 27, 2021

robert pin

The classy version of a bobby pin.

"This robert pin is made of 14k gold."

by prevailingwest November 17, 2021

Jacobating

Prioritizing one's own cleverness over intellectual (or spiritual) growth and substance. Derived from the biblical figure of Jacob, who is portrayed as a trickster and reprobate in the earlier days of his life.

Instead of reading the assigned material, Robert employed the age-old practice of Jacobating in order to reach the minimum word count on his essay.

by prevailingwest July 26, 2021

bundigent

Not exactly what one meant.

Though his use of the phrase "self-defecating" was bundigent, people still understood.

by prevailingwest July 26, 2021

political contractor

An individual or entity hired by an interest group to influence public opinion towards some desired end, esp. one with no ideological investment in that particular end as a cause or issue (i.e. acting purely out of financial interest). Political contractors are often expert propagandists, who seek to denature existing language in order to discredit or tarnish its users (typically the opposition).

Krystal, despite her anti-corporatist beliefs, has been a willing political contractor for several multimedia outlets that receive high levels of corporate funding.

by prevailingwest July 26, 2021

Serenitarian

One who values peace above all else as a political goal (or an object of political theology).

Amnesty International is a perfect example of an organization founded and run by a textbook Serenitarian.

by prevailingwest July 2, 2022

sortition

The feeling of being prevented for doing what one is fated, or intended, to do.

As the real estate agent planted a "SOLD" sign in the yard, Miguel felt himself overcome by a wave of sortition.

by prevailingwest July 26, 2021