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bipartisan crossfire

pronounced: "by-par-tih-sin cross-fyr"
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Bipartisan crossfire is the attack received directly and indirectly by both sides of a two-party political system. In the heat of opposing sides, those identified as the "center" or "middle" of the political spectrum are often criticized for not fully embellishing all of the motives of either party. The centrist ridicules the extremists on both sides, such as Rush Limbaugh and Michael Moore*, but also usually agrees with the open-minded on both sides. These far-lefties/righties are usually the ones that instill the bipartisan crossfire in the first place.
Lastly, bipartisan crossfire is socially dangerous. In a world dominated by opposition, the last thing we need is to silence the open-minded: they're usually the ones who stop us from trying to annihilate each other.
*According to the teen-shaping TV program "Family Guy," these two are the same person. Oh, and Nazis support McCain/Palin '08. Because National Socialism and conservatism go hand in hand. Look it up.
The aspiring centrist couldn't fully identify with either party because he supports both the War on Terror and President Barack Obama (mostly, like 73%). Both sides' bipartisan crossfire left him politically alone. He is now left at a crossroads — does he abandon his own identity and conform to one party, or keep his ideals, knowing no one will hear them?
That, or drop politics altogether and become a mindless, Twittering, texting, "OMGi<3thisSong!" media whore.
by Nuclear Tank Factory June 1, 2009
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Bipartisan Blowout

The act of having diarrhea and puking at the same time, which requires the two ends of your body to cooperate against you.
Joe was soooo sick, he had a Bipartisan Blowout.
by Carl Stawicki February 2, 2009
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bipartisanism

The capitulation of the Democratic party to the demands of Republicans.
"In a spirit of bipartisanism, we, the Democratic part, have decided to spread 'em for the GOP."
by Thomas Nast September 14, 2009
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bipartisan

Adj. A compromising endeavor which leaves no one happy and everyone better off.
Bipartisan politics is a great idea...much like communism.

Today, bipartisan solutions are equally commonsense and unlikely.

"Haley, would you like to participate in a bipartisan love sandwich with me and Steve? Dave has got the video."
by Pie Bart Instant Ship July 17, 2013
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bipartisan

Something that doesn't always make sense. When two parties work together, assuming neither one of them is trying to deport anyone or register them in a nationwide database or prevent them from being able to go out in public.
King Solomon: I will cut the baby in half.
Democrats: That sounds like a good bipartisan solution.
by Catty McGee March 10, 2017
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Bipartisan Support

Both parties receive almost everything they want with very few compromises, and no concern for the total cost to the taxpayers.
The new spending bill is receiving bipartisan support.
by Jambobrambob October 5, 2021
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Bifartisian

Willing to work with the pungent odor produced by all political parties.
The bill to maintain noxious fumes from the old farts in congress received bifartisian support.
by tirtle October 20, 2022
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