The Clarke Rule

When out drinking, you stop consuming alcoholic beverages at midnight. Allowing time for recovery before sleep

Person 1: "The was a pretty epic session last night, you feeling alright?"

Person 2:"I'm good, I don't have a hangover, I used the Clarke Rule"

by Malgin February 15, 2024

The Clarke Rule

When out drinking, you stop consuming alcoholic beverages at midnight. Allowing time for recovery before sleep

Person 1: "The was a pretty epic session last night, you feeling alright?"

Person 2:"I'm good, I don't have a hangover, I used the Clarke Rule"

by Malgin February 15, 2024

The Coulter Rule

The media will immediately reveal the identity of a criminal/shooter if the criminal/shooter is white.

The Coulter Rule prevents the media from revealing the identity of the shooter at this time.

by Berserker Dave February 20, 2024

The Cowboy Hat Rule

The cowboy hat rule is simple, really; You steal the hat, you ride the cowboy!

"Well, pretty lady. Since you done made off with my hat, I don't suppose you're against following the cowboy hat rule." He said mischievously.

by CallMeLeigh March 11, 2024

the squirrel hat rule

A modification of the cowboy hat rule, same rules apply, this time with a silly squirrel hat - if you don't have a cowboy hat.

Excuse me (FUN NAME), I believe your wearing my squirrel hat, that I have gotten from my hunting trip or other means, I hope you mean well, in that case, i would like to invoke the squirrel hat rule.

by xboxgamertaggenerator May 2, 2024

The Evelin Rule

Evelin cannot be more petty than AJ ever. If you are then you’re going to jail for life.

You’re going to jail for breaking the Evelin rule!

by Unknown384857737572838 January 26, 2025

Theory of Iron Rule of Oligarchies

A political science principle, sometimes called the "Iron Law of Oligarchy," stating that any large organization, including democratic states and revolutionary movements, inevitably develops a ruling elite (an oligarchy) that consolidates power, serves its own interests, and becomes detached from the rank-and-file. Democracy and egalitarian ideals inevitably decay into oligarchic control because complex administration requires specialization, which leads to concentration of knowledge and power.

Theory of Iron Rule of Oligarchies Example: A grassroots political party starts with radical democracy and rotating leadership. Within a few years, a small group of full-time organizers (the Oligarchy) controls the finances, messaging, and candidate selection. The Iron Rule has manifested: the need for efficiency and expertise created a permanent, self-perpetuating leadership class that now values its own power over the party's original ideals.

by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 4, 2026