virtue signalling

A term that is far too often used to dismiss an opposing opinion that is based on morals, ethics, or ideals, when the introduction of such into a debate could critically undermine one's stance.

Waldon: "But you CAN'T flatten that building to build a Walmart! Not only is it an orphanage, but the roof is a rare bird sanctuary, it's built over a graveyard AND an aquifer, hosts the only local live music night in the city on Wednesdays, and is a legally protected heritage site!"

Developer: "Don't listen to that virtue signalling hippy, boys, start up them bulldozers, we got a permit!"

by Urban Savage March 17, 2017

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Federal Signal

One of the original manufacturers of warning lights and sirens.

There is no sound quite like that of a fire truck screaming by.
What makes this so impressive is the ear deafening wail of the venerable Federal Q machanical siren.

by Jag III November 14, 2004

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signal to noise ratio

1.)A term used in physics to describe the amount of information extracted from an electro-magnetic signal compared the information orginally introduced into that signal.
2.)term used by psuedo-erudites to describe the degree of usefulness found in communications by media, individuals or otherwise.

1.)Hey Jim, this stereo set up is fucked. I'm pumping out 200W but my system sounds like a transistor radio. That is one fucked up signal-to-noise ratio.

2.)Typically, a demogague actually benefits from non-sensical, contradictory and inflammatory statements and agendas. Ironically, the higher the signal-to-noise ratio, the more effective they become since any useful information would actually reign them in.

by Raul and JonG August 28, 2003

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