noun:
1. A term coined from George Orwell's critically acclaimed dystopian novel "1984" that refers to a nonexistent idea used as a scare tactic by a person or an organization. Such a device is used as a public diversion from a situation at hand as the "antagonist,"Emmanuel Goldstein, was in Orwell's book.
1. A term coined from George Orwell's critically acclaimed dystopian novel "1984" that refers to a nonexistent idea used as a scare tactic by a person or an organization. Such a device is used as a public diversion from a situation at hand as the "antagonist,"Emmanuel Goldstein, was in Orwell's book.
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Many would call the terrorist group "Al Qaeda" a Goldsteinic device that the US government uses to help justify their war efforts.
Example:
Many would call the terrorist group "Al Qaeda" a Goldsteinic device that the US government uses to help justify their war efforts.
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a goldstein refers to basketball, it is the act of attempting a lay-up or dunk only to be rejected by the bottom of the rim.
a goldstein refers to basketball, it is the act of attempting a lay-up or dunk only to be rejected by the bottom of the rim.
by Brian H September 6, 2005
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Justice Richard Goldstone is viewed a such by a large number of people for writing his biased report against Israel about operation Cast Lead. He was the head of a team he assembled, including Professor Christine Chinkin whose biased stance against Israel was well known beforehand. This team was supposed to be unbiased against both the actions of Israel and Hamas from its inception. This made many people of different belief stuctures believe that the outcome of the investigation was written well before the investigation started.
Justice Richard Goldstone is viewed a such by a large number of people for writing his biased report against Israel about operation Cast Lead. He was the head of a team he assembled, including Professor Christine Chinkin whose biased stance against Israel was well known beforehand. This team was supposed to be unbiased against both the actions of Israel and Hamas from its inception. This made many people of different belief stuctures believe that the outcome of the investigation was written well before the investigation started.
Benedict Arnold was a real Goldstone.
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1. A tremendously small phallus most commonly due to the family cheaping out on the circumcision procedure.
2. Vertically challenged.
3. Disproportionate tendency to not spend money on anything including but not limited to: loved ones.
4. Weed
1. A tremendously small phallus most commonly due to the family cheaping out on the circumcision procedure.
2. Vertically challenged.
3. Disproportionate tendency to not spend money on anything including but not limited to: loved ones.
4. Weed
Goldstein is the cheapest jew I've ever met. He once asked me for gas money to drive 3 blocks. When I refused he left me in the middle of the road.
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