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Definitions by ravenwaen

Iranternet

1. An idea proposed by Iranian politicians to have an alternate, private internet for Iran that replaces the normal internet with Iranian government-approved content only. Term coined by Rachel Maddow on Oct 5, 2012.

2. Referencing definition 1, a term that describes an isolated, ideologically filtered realm of information. Term coined by Rachel Maddow on Oct 5, 2012.
The right-wing is building their own Iranternet with Fox News, Conservapedia, and other conspiracy theory-peddling media.
Iranternet by ravenwaen October 6, 2012

honest injun 

A phrase used to express the truthfulness of a statement, much like scout's honor. Considered impolite or not politically correct because "injun" is a slang term for an Native American Indian. This phrase has not been in common use for decades.
We never cheat on our taxes -- honest injun!
honest injun by ravenwaen January 7, 2010