An economic ideology that generally supports the existence of private property, but thinks the rent generated from land (defined as anything naturally occurring) should be owned publicly and given out as Universal Basic Income. It is named after Henry George, the economist who popularized it. Other famous adherents include Winston Churchill and Milton Friedman.
by Far Away Scribble May 17, 2021
An state of thought where any action, however menial, trivial or unnecessary is considered to require too much effort to be expended in order to achieve the outcome. The ultimate state of laziness, unsurpassable and all consuming. A georgist often sees the world through a minimalist sight, whereby each goal is judged by the amount of physical or mental labour needed to reach the end, and often the process required to reach the goal is discarded since it would require more effort than the georgist is willing to give. Can also be used as a adjectifying verb (e.g. 'I just did a George' or 'You're such a fucking George'.) Often considered a philosophy is certain places.
Person 1: I'm fukin sik of not havin a fukin job, im so poor it sux.
Person 2: Go online, or go out and hand your CV around.
Person 1: Fukin effort!
Person 2: *sigh* George...
Person 1 showcases a pure example of Georgism.
Person 2: Go online, or go out and hand your CV around.
Person 1: Fukin effort!
Person 2: *sigh* George...
Person 1 showcases a pure example of Georgism.
by 1X2 June 27, 2013
by Mercyyyyyy August 7, 2019