politifact

{puh-lit-i-fakt}
noun
1. An assertion not based in experience or observation, but biased by a political viewpoint;
Something assumed to be true based on one's political affiliation.

2. A conclusion not reached through observation, but by compromising between two disparate political positions.

Related forms:
pol·it·i·fac·tu·al, adjective
pol·it·i·fac·tu·al·ly, adverb

Examples:
During heated political debate, the politifacts tend to fly.
Your argument is based only in politifact.

by Memosphere August 30, 2012

Political Paparazzi

The transformation of the media from journalism to sensationalism as the news has gone from a service to a business...

The cable news networks at one time has some sort of sense of journalistic integrity... now they're just Political Paparazzi trying to play King Maker...

by Jared L. Ohlinger March 31, 2008

anti-political

Anti-political thought and action (or antipolitics) views the social world as separate from and in polar opposition to the political world. For the anti-political activist, one’s moral conduct takes precedence over any alignment with established political channels, often with an emphasis on individual liberty in the face of perceived "authoritarian" political arrangements. The social world is viewed as natural, the political world as artificial and oppressive. One example would be Occupy Wall Street, where putting forward political demands was given low priority in favor of creating a communal "festival of resistance."

The term dates to the 19th century. The anarchist Mikhail Bakunin argued for "social (and therefore anti-political) organization." Other figures who could be considered anti-political include Mahatma Gandhi and Vaclav Havel.

The strongly anti-political demonstrators jeered and would not allow a sympathetic congressman to speak.

by Fischbyne May 23, 2016

politicians

-assholes


politicians are to truth what Mtv is to music

that bears repeating:

"politicians are to truth what Mtv is to music" -me

by it's a lie February 26, 2005

politician

1. A person who practices politics.

"Politics" is derived from the words "poly" meaning "many", and "tics" meaning "blood-sucking parasites."

2. One who was perfected the art of lying.

3. A highly paid yes-man.

George W. Bush promised a man mission to Mars, of course we should believe him!

by Gnuoyh October 24, 2004

Polititard

A polititard is someone who brings politics up in every situation, including situations where it doesn't even make any sense and/or situations where people don't want to talk about politics. Polititards are super annoying and cringy. Polititards have multiplied exponentially in the age of social media. Polititards are hypocrites as well: it's not okay to bring up politics unless it's politics that the polititard agrees with. In reality, most people just want to live their lives and don't give a shit about politics at all.

The polititard managed to bring up politics when we were talking about fantasy football

I just wanted to have a nice thanksgiving, but my polititard uncle wouldn't shut up about politics

by Rene D. November 13, 2021

Political Atheist

One who is too intelligent and informed to believe any of the political ideologies being pushed today. Their knowledge of government has evolved to the point that they cannot trust, in any way, shape, or form the fairy tales and coincidences peddled by people in power, regardless of the party a politician proclaims him/herself to be in. A political atheist understands that these people tend to be the worst of humanity-- greedy, sociopathic, narcissistic, lying criminals and are not worthy of supporting; especially not with a vote.

To trust a politician is the ultimate act of misplaced faith.

"Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself."

-Mark Twain, political atheist

by Marshemellow September 1, 2016