maximo hudson's definitions

Social Deprivation

Social Deprivation - a political and/or economic policy that seeks to enrich the wealthiest members of a society by minimizing the upkeep of the public commons and social institutions - especially those providing services and regulation related to health, impoverishment and education.

As a result of the Governor's policy of Social Deprivation, tax revenue that should have gone to road and bridge repair was instead given to the wealthiest citizens of the state in the form of a millionaire tax break.

by maximo hudson August 14, 2011

Lama Internet

The personification of the vast amount Tibetan Buddhist teaching available on the internet.

Since moving, I no longer have access to a guru, so I'll just go online and ask Lama Internet.

by maximo hudson May 16, 2009

emotional affair

A pop psychology term which instills a sense of impropriety when describing Platonic and courtly love (and other forms of intimate non-sexual association). Since the relationships it defines are by definition chaste, its use is misleading and is often used manipulatively.

You call it coffee with a college professor, I call it an emotional affair.

by maximo hudson January 24, 2009

altar ego

The specific deity or religious persona one wishes to identify with for reasons of spiritual growth. So called, because an image of such is often displayed prominently upon one's own personal altar.

Being of a compassionate nature, the young woman felt a great affinity for White Tara and so displayed a beautiful image of her altar ego prominently in her shrine room.

by maximo hudson June 23, 2009

toxic boyfriend

A leech, a mooch, a drain on one's finances. A male significant other who needs periodic bailing out.

After paying for dinner yet again, Samantha wished there was a bad bank that would take over her toxic boyfriend.

by maximo hudson January 28, 2009

spam donor

A person whose online activities generates spam on your computer. Usually a boyfriend or husband.

Not only did Glenda's boyfriend screw up her Firefox preferences whenever he used her computer, the websites he visited also made him an unwanted spam donor.

by maximo hudson June 4, 2009

preemptive karma

When one's just desserts are dished out even before the meal's begun. Similar to the Western concept of getting beaten to the punch. Although people who experience preemptive karma feel like dolts, they are actually highly evolved beings whose true desire is to do no others harm.

Grasshopper, the time you tried to kick the cat, but slipped instead - that was preemptive karma.

by maximo hudson January 25, 2009