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The art and science of destroying freedom by allowing people to make bad decisions. Peripherating through society but not limited to legalization of drugs, college education for the unmotivated and home ownership for the financially irresponsible. The end result being martial law and bigger government as a solution to the problems it creates.
Making welfare and food stamps easier than earning money at a trade is an example of Ruinism.
Ruinism by Stephan Smolka January 9, 2009
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(noun)derived from the popular Korean Singer Bi's (Rain) song "Rainism" it describes any action that would likely be undertaken or performed by Rain. Used when describing those who attempt to imitate Rain.
Typically in the US that outfit would not be acceptable, but clearly he is attempting a Rainism.
Rainism by ersutton January 17, 2009
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ruinsmami 

has the best tumblr blog
'''omg ruinsmami has the best blog ever''
ruinsmami by shadefuls August 28, 2017
A long lost religion founded in 1000 B.C.E. This religion has many gods and goddesses. Among them are:
Katie, Goddess of the Bubble and Laughter
Raina, Goddess of Writing
Jaime, Goddess of the Theatre
Lynzee, Goddess of the Rainbow
Morgan, Goddess of the Opera
Nathan, God of the Jedi

Only few know about the religion. No textbook will tell you anything about it, for it was only discovered on ancient runes in North America a few days ago.
"Hey, what religion are you?"

"I follow the teachings of Rainism!"
Rainism by The Rainism Master December 7, 2012
I made it rainism.
Rainism by Bonerboy123125 June 22, 2021
prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a individuals named "Rainb0att", with good reason.
The entirety of USAR executes rainism onto Rainb0att.
rainism by reflexyst December 13, 2022
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"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
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murderhobo 

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Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
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