Discourse by Power (Opposite of Conspiracy Theory)

The understanding that the boundaries of acceptable discussion—what can be said, what can't, what's reasonable, what's extreme—are shaped by power operating openly, not secretly. Where conspiracy theorists imagine hidden forces manipulating discourse, Discourse by Power sees universities training journalists, foundations funding think tanks, corporations owning media, and governments defining acceptable speech—all legally, visibly, and effectively. The limits of discourse aren't imposed by shadowy cabals; they're maintained by institutions whose power is public, whose operations are legal, whose influence is the normal functioning of society.

Discourse by Power (Opposite of Conspiracy Theory) "Certain views never appear in mainstream media. Conspiracy theorists think there's a secret blacklist. Discourse by Power says: media owners have political views, advertisers have preferences, journalists have shared training. The boundaries are maintained openly, through normal operations. No secret list needed when everyone already knows what's acceptable."

by Dumu The Void February 24, 2026

Discount Double Check

When you're sitting across from your buddy and kick both of your legs up giving him a shin and a cup check at the same time.

Why is Nick in so much pain?
Jeff gave him a discount double check while they were sitting down having a cigarette.

by Doctor.Green July 6, 2025

family discount

when a large group of people,mainly mexicans or of latino decent, go to taco bell they get a large sum of there check discounted, hence the family discount

hey joe i heard you got the family discount at taco bell the other night when you and your family went as a group!

by dix delicious November 4, 2009

Blackout Discount

Waking up after blacking out with various Sheetz's food in your pocket that you did not buy.

I guess we went to Sheetz's I brought my Blackout Discount.

by THawley April 16, 2011

bosnian discount

During the ottoman period "bosnian discount" was used a saying when a turk banged a bosnian.

Yeah..... I gave her a big discount.....the bosnian discount

by Helicopterboy December 3, 2016

kanoe discount

When you are a honeygirl who gets love and affection from everyone. Gets the hook up everywhere she goes with just a smile.

Person 1:I thought the rental car cost $250

Person 2: Kanoe discount got it down to $100.....yayyyy

by Djsnow February 17, 2017

Femiturd discourse

When a feminist wants to explaining something but only shit comes out of her/his mouth

Big Red was screaming her femiturd discourse in the middle of the street.

by Femimeninist June 6, 2017