The principal that expertise on a certain subject can be gained through geographical proximity to it
Gov. of Alaska, Sarah Palin, is a proclaimed expert on foreign affairs with Russia due to Alaska`s proximity to Russia and can thus be called the "Sarah Palin Effect"
by Thejuicer October 21, 2008
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As Bruce Springsteen said at a recent concert at which he and Billy Joel performed:
"Billy and I have rehearsed a little, ...
You have to sort of Palinize your expectations. We seem like we know a lot, but we don't, really.' "
"Billy and I have rehearsed a little, ...
You have to sort of Palinize your expectations. We seem like we know a lot, but we don't, really.' "
by stevesv February 21, 2009
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Palinology shows that female politicians benefit more from good looks than good brains.
Palinology shows that female politicians benefit more from good looks than good brains.
by KJAK July 10, 2009
Get the Palinology mug.If the goin' gets tough, quit your job (even if your the governor of a state), write a book on "how to quit your job when the goin' gets tough", earn rock-star status because you can spread the bullshit with the best of 'em, kill animals on film for pay, watch the Russians from your front porch.
The Palin Effect is unlike any other in modern American life—neither Anna Nicole Smith nor Margaret Chase Smith but a phenomenon all her own. The clouds of tabloid conflict and controversy that swirl around her and her extended clan—the surprise pregnancies, the two-bit blood feuds, the tawdry in-laws and common-law kin caught selling drugs or poaching game—give her family a singular status in the rogues’ gallery of political relatives. By comparison, Billy Carter, Donald Nixon, and Roger Clinton seem like avatars of circumspection.
by Lector Blackraven January 23, 2011
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2. an ironic term used to designate under-educated, hard-core believers in a cult or anti-intellectual belief system.
2. an ironic term used to designate under-educated, hard-core believers in a cult or anti-intellectual belief system.
A sober-minded Palin supporter will view her quitting her job as governor as further evidence of her staying power, tenacity and willingness to get the job done.
Yeah, he's a "sober-minded Palin supporter," all right. Still doesn't believe the earth revolves around the sun.
Yeah, he's a "sober-minded Palin supporter," all right. Still doesn't believe the earth revolves around the sun.
by JailNeoconvicts July 9, 2009
Get the sober-minded Palin supporter mug.A completely and totally unqualified, and rather terrifying, Vice Presidential Nominee. Also known as a joke.
"Can you believe that John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate?"
"No, I can't- the bitch is fucking crazy. She's just Bush in Heels."
"No, I can't- the bitch is fucking crazy. She's just Bush in Heels."
by textbookenemy October 24, 2008
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