{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.
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pol·it·i·fac·tu·al, adjective
pol·it·i·fac·tu·al·ly, adverb
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.
During heated political debate, the politifacts tend to fly.
Your argument is based only in politifact.
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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...
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The very definition of dumb , idiotic and populist politics that don't make any sense whatsoever unless you are an idiot , desperate , a desperate idiot , a bigot , openly sexist , secretly sexist , in denial of climate change , think china is plotting the downfall of the west , loves how putin runs russia , grabs women by the pussy , tin foil conspiracy theorist , openly racist , secretly racist , offended by anything that isn't white and finally just plain stupid and bogus.
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Get the Trumpist Politics mug.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 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.
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Get the politicians mug.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.
"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.
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