A fine upstanding individual who puts himself forward for painting a wall with brainsplatter delivered by a 5.56 NATO or larger calibre round from a military or law enforcement round. I.e. armed criminal/terrorist.
by Slackerdawg April 19, 2023
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lancers: “oh you mean Darrin and Alex?”
Sherman: “same thing”
lancers: “oh you mean Darrin and Alex?”
Sherman: “same thing”
by munchoflincoln September 15, 2022
Get the The Best Candidates mug.person hired to fulfill diversity quotas, often a product of academic Leadership programs designed to fast-track unqualified candidates into management positions to fulfill
Affirmative Action requirements.
Affirmative Action requirements.
by Turf Runner March 21, 2013
Get the Quality candidate mug.A candidate representing a political party who seems highly unlikely to win, and although they are standing for office in good faith, may not be intending to campaign hard either. They usually do not have many resources, and may be political newcomers (or has-beens who are reluctant to leave politics). Their own organizations may not be willing or able to offer much support. As a result, they are usually not very visible on the campaign trail beyond putting up a few signs. In Quebec, the term for this type of candidate is “poteau” (post or pole), referring to signage on fenceposts or utility poles. Some may not campaign at all, just appearing on the ballot (“name on ballot”/NoB). Often this situation arises when a national political party wants to maintain its profile by running candidates in every district across the country, even ones that have traditionally shown little support.
This is not the same thing as a person who decides to run (or is manipulated into entering the race by other interests) in order to split the vote and prevent someone else from winning. An example of that from fiction is Willie Stark’s first gubernatorial campaign in “All The King’s Men”.
This is not the same thing as a person who decides to run (or is manipulated into entering the race by other interests) in order to split the vote and prevent someone else from winning. An example of that from fiction is Willie Stark’s first gubernatorial campaign in “All The King’s Men”.
"When I went to vote today, I noticed Bob Aardvark's name at the top of the ballot. I didn't see him out campaigning and we didn't even get any campaign literature from him during the election. He must be a paper candidate. Wouldn't it be funny if a lot of people just voted for the first name they saw, and he got in~"
by TapirTrouble October 21, 2020
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by Reninu March 15, 2025
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