Terrorist/paramilitary group in Colombia. A far-right group. The acronym is for United Self-Defence Forces of Colombia. The group's only reason for existence is to assassinate left-wing rebels and especially people suspected of sympathising with them or of struggling for social improvement. This group murders thousands of peasants, trade union leaders, human rights activists, liberal and left-wing politicians, etc., every year.
They wear what they call "the mask of the executioner", but apart from that, they are mostly regular Colombian soldiers and are effectively the dirty tricks wing of the Colombian army which covers for the government and its US allies because they can disavow responsibility for AUC atrocities. The current president Uribe is a close ally of AUC and has hired them in the past.
They wear what they call "the mask of the executioner", but apart from that, they are mostly regular Colombian soldiers and are effectively the dirty tricks wing of the Colombian army which covers for the government and its US allies because they can disavow responsibility for AUC atrocities. The current president Uribe is a close ally of AUC and has hired them in the past.
Although AUC are major drug traffickers and closely linked to drug barons, and are also on the US's terrorism watch list, they are indirect beneficiaries of the US intervention in Colombia, which is directed mainly against left-wing rebels.
AUC troops have recently turned up in various incidents in Venezuela, on the side of the reactionary opposition movement.
AUC troops have recently turned up in various incidents in Venezuela, on the side of the reactionary opposition movement.
by Andy May 14, 2004
A "politically-correct" alternative to motherfucker, apparently for use to refer to women. The reference is to "enclosing" dick in fanny.
Actually, for a PC term, I think it's actually quite cool. c.f. father-engulfer.
Actually, for a PC term, I think it's actually quite cool. c.f. father-engulfer.
George W Bush is a motherfucker, and Condaleeza Rice is a father-encloser.
Shut up, you stupid cock-sucking father-encloser!
Shut up, you stupid cock-sucking father-encloser!
by Andy April 27, 2004
A variety of mental illness typified by symptoms such as an incapacity to differentiate oneself from others, an obsession with the maintenance of meaningless rituals provided these are also prevalent among others, and a pathological gullibility towards claims made by others with the same condition.
Sufferers often experience acute delusions, such as the belief that the present global system functions effectively.
People suffering from Normality can be extremely dangerous in large numbers, since they often maintain that only their own interests and needs, and not those of other psychological groups, are relevant in determining social policy.
Normality is currently incurable, although some evidence suggests that MMR vaccine offers a potential cure.
Sufferers often experience acute delusions, such as the belief that the present global system functions effectively.
People suffering from Normality can be extremely dangerous in large numbers, since they often maintain that only their own interests and needs, and not those of other psychological groups, are relevant in determining social policy.
Normality is currently incurable, although some evidence suggests that MMR vaccine offers a potential cure.
Unfortunately, the majority of psychologists and psychiatrists are among those suffering from this disorder.
by Andy April 23, 2004
by Andy June 11, 2003
Planet on the edge of Old/New Republic/Empire space, on the far edge of the Outer Rim (Star Wars expanded universe). First planet targeted by the Ssi-Ruuk aliens for colonisation and entechment. Ruled by Imperial Governor Nereus and later by Gaeriel Captison. Saved by a coalition of imperial and rebel forces.
The planet is a major manufacturer of repulsorlifts. Droids are almost unknown, and the local religion, the Balance, is hostile to Jedi.
Ruled officially by a planetary senate but in fact by the governor during the imperial period. Planetary defences are run by Petr Thanas, who was sent there as a punishment for refusing to massacre insurgents at a slave mine. After the fall of the governor, it is ruled by the senate and is affiliated to the New Republic.
The planet is a major manufacturer of repulsorlifts. Droids are almost unknown, and the local religion, the Balance, is hostile to Jedi.
Ruled officially by a planetary senate but in fact by the governor during the imperial period. Planetary defences are run by Petr Thanas, who was sent there as a punishment for refusing to massacre insurgents at a slave mine. After the fall of the governor, it is ruled by the senate and is affiliated to the New Republic.
by Andy May 03, 2004
Something you never, ever want to hear coming from the lips of a man who controls a nuclear arsenal large enough to destroy the entire world eight times over.
"Our intelligence sources tell us that he has attempted to purchase high-strength aluminum tubes suitable for nucular weapons production."
by Andy January 23, 2005