Definitions by mlhiss
Medicane
An extremely rare hybrid low-pressure system that occurs in the mid-latitude Mediterranean Sea. Medicanes are similar in virtue to a tropical cyclone but have the characteristics of a mid-latitude storm. Medicanes possess a warmer core than most Mediterranean low-pressure systems. Typically the cooler waters of the Mediterranean don't have warm enough water to generate the energy necessary to fuel tropical waves and related thunderstorms that spawn a tropical cyclone. Medicanes have the potential for tropical-storm-force winds, heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding .
early-stage fascism
Attempts to develop dictatorial powers by a far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist To rule as if there is a one-party government that tries to suppress opposition by rigging the system and intimidation or ignoring the responsibility to represent them. The latest rigging favors a military that protects special interests and the military-industrial complex.
The President is showing early-stage fascism. But it is likely the Senate will make him feel secure doing as he wishes with out a threat of needing to resort to later-stage fascism.
early-stage fascism by mlhiss October 23, 2019
Self Lynching
An unbelievable projected image of self-martyrdom by someone clinging to their position of power. A person who is being hounded by a pack of whistleblowers, and who desperately needs to elicit sympathy from their fanatical, conspiracy believing, racist supporters who need a shred of evidence to activate their support.
Self Lynching by mlhiss October 22, 2019
Get Over It
A cliche used when there is indecisive action which limits one's ability to function. It can be used to encourage one to get over a hurdle and move on, or to accept a loss.
The president's Chief of staff. told the Democrats to Get Over It, in the most confusing way. On the one hand, he provided significant new and clarification of old evidence of at least 2 of the most indefensible impeachable offenses. On the other hand, he seemed to be saying to America this as the new normal.
Get Over It by mlhiss October 20, 2019
Columbus Day Sale
A small window of opportunity you can walk into a store and take at your own risk what you want without paying ; e.g. after a natural disaster or social unrest or war. The sale does not have to occur on any specific day, but it requires certain conditions. It is illegal in almost all circumstances, with the exception of some areas which have been devastated by a disaster and for which taking certain items is necessary for basic survival.
Columbus Day Sale by mlhiss October 16, 2019
All Roads Lead to Russia
Nanci Pelosi seemed to think out loud "All Roads Lead to Russia". But those following the money found roads going everywhere.
All Roads Lead to Russia by mlhiss October 16, 2019
Cotton Money
Maybe we could claw back some of the Cotton Money that has accumulated from compound interest over the last century and a half and invest it in impoverish southern communities and underutilized and over exploited human resources.
Cotton Money by mlhiss October 13, 2019