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single bullet doctrine

The doctrine that in diplomacy or the international political field assassination can be a very effective means of avoiding war. Formally coined as a phrase in an opinion piece by journalist John Stanton in October 2002.

The coinage is a reference to a comment regarding the possibility of a war against Saddam Hussein in Iraq. In a press conference Ari Fleischer, the White House spokesman, said: "The cost of a one-way ticket is substantially less than the cost of war. The cost of one bullet, if the Iraqi people take it on themselves, is substantially less than that.

(http://www.newsinsider.org/editorials/bullet_meets_the_bone.html)
While dealing with a tyrannical dictatorship, I would support the single bullet doctrine.
by hyperides January 8, 2009
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Say something with bullets

Say anything that's extremely loud, harsh or cruel and inhuman; whoride.
When a person push your buttons, it'll make you say something with bullets.
by Mr. Terrence L. Trezvant January 4, 2009
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Number One With A Bullet

Fast moving to the top. Going all the way to number one as if attached to or accompanied by a bullet. A reference to the Billboard top 100 songs where a fast moving track was accompanied by a 'bullet' icon on the chart. Inspiration of the AC/DC lyric "Number One with a Bullet. I'm A Power Pack."
"That new Ice Cube track ain't just a number one, it's number one with a bullet!"
by MrGomezAddams March 14, 2012
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Black Bullet

Can of Rockstar Cola
It's gonna be a long night, better stop and get some black bullets
by Plumcrazyhemicuda October 17, 2010
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Cum Bullet

The anatomical penis which projects cum when aroused.
That cum bullet felt so good!
by COSpringer August 14, 2011
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a mature bullet

A sexy GOW player whos signature shot is the wonderwoman. He also likes to start forest fires when he has a snake in his boot.
"Hey did you get wonderwomaned by that a mature bullet?.. He's beast.
by NayruZ July 19, 2010
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Bullet Swag

When you destroy an opponent in a multi-player shooting game using extreme Bullet swag (an very nice shot)
(quick scope across map) "HOLY SHIT DID YOU SEE THAT BULLET SWAG"
by KingsTrip April 6, 2012
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