A phenomenon in American political discourse where European countries are either socialist or capitalist depending on whether or not it benefits the argument you are trying to make.
"Europe countries aren't socialist, they're capitalist countries with strong social safety nets."
"Okay, lets build a strong social safety net."
"No that's socialism."
"A yes, the old European Switch."
"Okay, lets build a strong social safety net."
"No that's socialism."
"A yes, the old European Switch."
by epic bruh gamer March 14, 2020
Get the European Switchmug. noun. A device by which a high-voltage switches and breakers can be flipped using a corded remote from a marked distance away instead of directly manipulating the switch. Clothing can also be used by the switch operator, but "higher powers" (like your boss) insist on keeping people out of the line of fire. Also known as a remote actuation device.
That breaker has 2,000 volts? We're going to need a chicken switch to flip that; I don't want to get cooked.
by RivCA January 31, 2024
Get the chicken switchmug.