Definitions by Evidencebased1

Cow

To coerce someone, particularly those subservient to you, to do something they don’t agree with.

ICE agents descend on Minneapolis and detain citizens in an attempt to cow residents to allow their aggressive arrests of immigrants.

Cow by Evidencebased1 January 21, 2026

shadow screen 

Using vague or misleading language to make a statement that protects your argument from being critically rejected.

“Economic prosperity worldwide is the number one driver of clean water and clean air” as said by Clay Higgins is a shadow screen for rich countries to pollute and pretend it is good for the world.

shadow screen by Evidencebased1 July 21, 2024