Sweeping term for justifying activities like that of a dictatorial regime. Invoking Executive Privilege allows a once-elected leader to avoid any accountability for wrongdoing, and force appointed officials to break the law as well.
Congress: You’ve been subpoenaed to testify, regarding evidence of you feeding Vladimir Putin national intelligence materials.
Executive Branch: Nah, fuck that bruh, I invoke executive privilege. Let me golf in peace.
Executive Branch: Nah, fuck that bruh, I invoke executive privilege. Let me golf in peace.
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A phrase that is used jokingly by a male individual to acknowledge and exaggerate the concept of "male privilege" or patriarchy as inspiration for their actions in a given situation. (Also: "It Was A Privilege")
"Go on a date with girl.
Take her to nice restaurant.
She orders a shrimp cocktail and several drinks.
Ask for the check.
The waiter places the check in front of me, not in front of her, not in the middle of the table.
Look of horror comes across the girl's face.
I reach for the check and place my credit card inside.
She begins to tremble.
Tears well up in her eyes.
I can tell she is paralyzed by fear at the oppression she is experiencing.
I chauvinistically place the check with my credit card on the table in front of me, daring her to do something about it.
The power of my oppression of this woman surges through my body as I lean back in my seat and stare directly at her.
She is shaking with fright, the oppression strangling her voice away.
The waiter returns to take the check away.
All is lost to her now.
Men at the other tables begin to stand up and clap.
Women all over the restaurant begin to shriek and cry.
I feel my erect penis lift the tablecloth in front of me.
I ask my date, "Did you enjoy your dinner?"
"Y-yes... thank you," she says behind a mask of tears.
I lean forward, a devious, patriarchal smile spreading across my face.
And I tell her: "It was my privilege."
Take her to nice restaurant.
She orders a shrimp cocktail and several drinks.
Ask for the check.
The waiter places the check in front of me, not in front of her, not in the middle of the table.
Look of horror comes across the girl's face.
I reach for the check and place my credit card inside.
She begins to tremble.
Tears well up in her eyes.
I can tell she is paralyzed by fear at the oppression she is experiencing.
I chauvinistically place the check with my credit card on the table in front of me, daring her to do something about it.
The power of my oppression of this woman surges through my body as I lean back in my seat and stare directly at her.
She is shaking with fright, the oppression strangling her voice away.
The waiter returns to take the check away.
All is lost to her now.
Men at the other tables begin to stand up and clap.
Women all over the restaurant begin to shriek and cry.
I feel my erect penis lift the tablecloth in front of me.
I ask my date, "Did you enjoy your dinner?"
"Y-yes... thank you," she says behind a mask of tears.
I lean forward, a devious, patriarchal smile spreading across my face.
And I tell her: "It was my privilege."
by EvilCouncil July 19, 2013
Get the It Was My Privilege mug.when a 16 year old girl sees an officer arrest some of color WITHOUT looking in to the details of what and why this is happening and calls racist.
And the officer can't do shit because the 16 year old will call rape(that might have went a little far...)
And the officer can't do shit because the 16 year old will call rape(that might have went a little far...)
by CumSlayer February 22, 2022
Get the White privilege mug.The privilege associated with being raised in particular regions of California known for wealth and opportunity. Commonly used when jealous or salty over a friends ability to score internships, make LinkedIn connections, and attend prestigious universities due to one's raising in a nice California neighborhood.
Girl: "What are your plans for this summer break?"
Boy: "Nothing much. Just going to intern at big Silicon Valley firm. They're conveniently right down the road from my house, I live next to the CEO and he got me a spot."
Girl: "I am so sick of your California Privilege."
Boy: "Nothing much. Just going to intern at big Silicon Valley firm. They're conveniently right down the road from my house, I live next to the CEO and he got me a spot."
Girl: "I am so sick of your California Privilege."
by Goliath87 February 26, 2018
Get the California Privilege mug."They didn't even work hard for that promotion, it's their pretty privilege. The boss moved them up just because they are hot!"
by Kash Take May 19, 2020
Get the Pretty Privilege mug.1. (n.) Someone who feels they have the right to lecture you on your class, race, or gender privilege even though nobody asked them for their opinion or cares what bullshit they have to say. Highly manipulative, using guilt, shame, and bigoted ideology to accuse others of "privilege crime". See "Social Justice Warrior"
"Suey Park said that white men can't have an opinion on what is or isn't racist because they haven't had the experiences of people of color. She's such a privilege grinch."
by Siebald April 18, 2014
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