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Harpocrisy 

Harpocrisy (har•poc•ri•see) noun: Making commitments to - amongst other things - not run a deficit, preserve health spending, maintain senior's pensions, not tax income trusts, etc, etc ... and then doing the exact opposite.
1. "Jim Flaherty is a classic harpocrit. He says the government is fiscally responsible but he's increased total federal government spending by 22%."

2. "So Harper said "we're going to be there for seniors" and "they were there for us defending freedom in two world wars," but now he wants to raise the retirement age from 65 to 67!? What harpocrisy!"
Harpocrisy by PoliGuy March 23, 2012
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hippocrisy 

"Do as I say, not as I do" behavior regarding large aquatic herbivores.
The term "hippocrisy" could also stand for ridiculous "talking outta both sides of your mouth" behavior that simulates how said lumbering "horse from the river" chooses to act --- for example, constantly badgering your kids to keep their clothes clean and pristine at all times, yet enjoying a good roll in the mud yourself.
hippocrisy by QuacksO November 20, 2019

hipocrisy 

untrue to a newly adopted trend, term, or fashion
it is sheer hipocrisy to try to change wtf to "way too funny"
hipocrisy by j doug January 7, 2009

HERpocrisy

When a man does it, it’s wrong but when a women does it, it’s right.
HERpocrisy is when a man sleeps with many women, he is considered a misogynist f*ck boy. If a woman sleeps with many men even for money or on camera it is considered “sexual empowerment.” If a man displays strength it’s considered toxic masculinity. If a woman displays strength, she is considered strong and independent.