mlhiss's definitions

unsurvivable

A adjective used by the weather service to make to modify characteristics of the storm such as storm surge to make it clear that people in high vulnerability with these characteristics need to evacuate.

Unsurvivable storm surge is made even more deadly by 150 mph winds.

by mlhiss August 26, 2020

dedemocratize

To destroy democratic norms, and the power of the voters to determine their destiny. This is done by limiting the rights of the public to vote, limiting certain types of people from voting such as minorities, or parts of the US such as Puerto Rico or Washington DC, limiting access to polling, gerrymandering districts, giving certain voters more value than others, removing people from the voter rolls, not registering people who registered, limiting times when people can vote, limiting polling places, greatly expanding the time it takes for people to vote especially on election day, having faulty voting machines, poll taxes, literacy tests, faulty ballots and voting machines, tossing ballots, etc. In some cases like Washington DC and Puerto Rico, they have no representatives in Congress.
In some cases, de-democratization can occur after a free and fair election when the politician does not carry out their oath of office and gives greater weight to certain special interests. In some cases, a politician may have extreme biases and fail to allow a fair competition of ideas during public participation and legislative debate. In some cases, this is because the politician took bribes, was given special favors, made significant campaign contributions, or because of inappropriate political pressure from the party.

In the US, to dedemocratize ore democracy is as old as our constitution. From the start woman, most blacks, and even non-land owners were not allowed to vote . Senators were originally appointed by politicians, and the president has never been chosen directly by the people.

by mlhiss November 25, 2019

furrever friend

A pet that has a strong positive emotional connection with the pet owner. The pet can be a service animal or pet that grew as a pup with a young child or an older adopted animal that was abused and was brought back to positive emotional state by its relationship with the pet owner. The pet is like a family member and it treated as one treats a friend.

If not for her furrever friend during the Covid-19 crisis she would have been an emotional wreck from being so socially isolated.

by mlhiss August 13, 2020

youth disconnection

The % of young people ages 16–24 that aren't in school and don't have a job.

Youth disconnection affects future income of a specific individual and the nation. The Covid-19 pandemic increased the youth disconnection rates.

by mlhiss June 10, 2020

politstitute

A politician that sells himself to special interest groups.

The President has become the largest politstitute in the in history of the presidency.

by mlhiss August 12, 2025

Sneakflation

When companies reduce quantity and sometimes quality without changing the appearance of the packaging to avoid raising prices, and pass the cost on to less mindful consumers. They may also have hidden fees or changes in services or surcharges that are on top of the retail price, such as shipping cost changes. In some cases, the reduction in quality or guarantee reduces the useful life or makes maintaining the product or service expensive. Social media and streaming services may keep prices lower by adding advertisements. Larger companies may change the terms of the credit card interest rates especially those with the company credit card.

Sneakflation has crept into the streams services where programs are interrupted in the worst way with obnoxious adds, and obscene product placement in movies.

by mlhiss August 24, 2025

flushing 10 to 15 times

A derogatory term used to imply low flush toilets and conservation is an inconvenience, often said by someone who is full of shit who does not care about the environment.

The audience roared with laughter when he would say "...flushing 10 to 15 times", an experience that they have had well before low flush toilets.

by mlhiss December 24, 2019