An updated version of McCarthyism, which takes its name from the late Sen. Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin liar, demagogue and drunk, and means, according to Wikipedia, "reckless, unsubstantiated accusations, as well as demagogic attacks on the character or patriotism of political adversaries." As far as we know, Sarah Palin is not a drunk.
by qaf August 18, 2009
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by Muttley1975 October 17, 2008
Get the Palinitis mug.Verbal hopscotch. The art of distraction, with the goal of diverting attention away from a fault and towards the glittering veneer of hollow talking points which dazzle but do nothing in terms of answering the question presented.
by mixmaster44 January 19, 2009
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can you believe that palinism joe used in economics? who would have thought he could direct a question about the impact of unemployment on the market to his grandfather's farm in alabama?
by axbowers January 18, 2009
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Established as the right-wing's answer to Senator John McCain and Sarah Palin, the Republican Party's ineffectual Vice Presidential nominee in 2008, losing the general election to a moderate Illinois Senator who was charged by the conservative media as a socialist Marxist dictator.
Established as the right-wing's answer to Senator John McCain and Sarah Palin, the Republican Party's ineffectual Vice Presidential nominee in 2008, losing the general election to a moderate Illinois Senator who was charged by the conservative media as a socialist Marxist dictator.
The Palinite's complaints about President Obama's policies, which led to the resurgence of the American economy, clearly show an underlying hatred for him on a non-political level.
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If you come in contact with any palinists its recommended that you gently place an asshat ( see asshat) on he or she's head and back away slowly.
Do not go in the direction of Russia as the mother Palin has full view of this region.
If you come in contact with any palinists its recommended that you gently place an asshat ( see asshat) on he or she's head and back away slowly.
Do not go in the direction of Russia as the mother Palin has full view of this region.
by Shaggybandit May 10, 2016
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Bob: Have you talked to Steve today?
Shawn: Oh you didn’t hear? He’s been pablinko’d. He’s no longer part of the group and you’ll never see him again.
Shawn: Oh you didn’t hear? He’s been pablinko’d. He’s no longer part of the group and you’ll never see him again.
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