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Obamaism 

superficially critical of some unseemly aspect of the political process without necessarily forswearing the practice itself
Barack Obama, in a classic Obamaism, artfully explained how the new pinstripe patronage worked: a politician rewards the law firms, developers, and brokerage houses with contracts, and in return they pay for the new ad campaigns necessary for re-election.
Obamaism by a cellar door August 24, 2009
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obamaism 

The act of making simple promises and then later not following through with them.
Guy 1: Hey can I borrow a dollar? I'll pay you back tomorrow.
Guy 2: Sure thing!

(Tomorrow)

Guy 2: Hey where's my dollar?
Guy 1: Oh, about that-
Guy 2: Stop right there. I don't want any of this obamaism. I want my dollar back.
obamaism by Banhfun January 10, 2014
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Obamaism 

Making alot of promises to people to get them baffled into beliving in what you stand for. Using false promises to win an election
Man, I really thought I was gonna gets my welfare check. Instead it was just alot of Obamaism.
Obamaism by The Liberalsuckit March 28, 2009

Obamaism 

Obama-style collectivism. Barack Obama's political principle of centralized social and economic control.
George Soros' recognizes Obamaism as the perfect scheme for harmonizing tribalism and socialism.
Obamaism by Paddy Ferris February 3, 2009

Obamaist 

an ideology, policy, tone or ethos that evokes the qualities of policies or philosophy of Barack Obama.
supporting the Iran nuclear deal, promoting racial & social justice, and making healthcare available to more people are Obamaist positions.
Obamaist by yeah buddy 2020 August 14, 2019

Obamaism 

any quote that comes out of senator Barrack Obama's mouth
obama stated that all dogs have fleas the media jumped on this and called it an obamaism
Obamaism by jour mom January 20, 2009

Obamaism 

A word used portray the act of leading a nation towards change and prosperity. "Yes We Can" is the saying that is reflected apon the word. Obamaism is derived from the root term Obama.
Pronounced: Obama-ism.
Person 1: Dude, what are your political veiws?

Person 2: Man, thats easy! I beleive in Obamaism.
Obamaism by Yes We Can March 25, 2009