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parental democracy

1. A pseudo-democratic government, where the democratic nature of the country is of great value without forsaking the aspect of executive oversight, to protect and secure not what the citizens want but what is thought to be in their best interest.

2. A nanny state; usually intended derisively.
When we live in a parental democracy, where the two blocks that govern do not offer alternatives, when the state becomes, as in Goya's painting, Saturn devouring his children, the radicals emerge, young anarchists flying their flags made ​​of gunpowder.
by Mahus November 8, 2012
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Democrabeep

The legendary car honk originating from the Wisconsin political rallies of 2011. It is honked to the rhythm: "This is What De-mo-cra-cy looks like!" and used in the Occupy Wall Street movement by motorists and adopted by Union Cab of Madison.
"Within the first minute the signs were up, a powerful "democrabeep" shortly thereafter another followed by a truly overwhelming and heartening number of thumbs up, thank you's, waves and more supportive horn honks."
by Badger 'Brarian December 7, 2011
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democracy

Four wolves and one lamb voting on lunch.
Democracy is unfair at times.
by Leo Fung April 13, 2005
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sovereign democracy

1. a term, coined by former russian president Vladimir Putin to describe russian political system, democratic governance with considerable level of control by the government.
2. a euphemistic term used to describe supposedly free (democratic) relations, but with significant control in reality.
"Sovereign democracy" is a Kremlin coinage that conveys two messages: first, that Russia's regime is democratic and, second, that this claim must be accepted, period.
by Artem Petrovich January 6, 2009
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new york democrat

Democrats that'll side with the party on every issue no matter how bad and defend the party no matter how corrupt.
Don't you hate her she's such a New York Democrat
by Idiom-imtheone June 1, 2017
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Democrat

People who don’t want to admit they are German nazis who control the media, the people, and America. Democrats may be referred to “sleepy joe” supporters who happen to be brainwashed by the fake news media who listened to all the lies that were said by CNN because the democrats were just jealous that Trump being a Republican was successful unlike any past Democratic dictators, therefore they felt the need to attack him, and now everyone is on their side and don’t even know why they hate Trump. It’s sad that half of the country is so ignorant.
Man#1: who’s that man doing the “Sieg Heilgesture?
Man#2: oh, that’s just democrat Joe
by Adolf Bin Un January 13, 2021
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demob suit

at the end of the Second World War, returning servicemen underwent a 'demobilisation' process at various centres around the country. As part of this process of transitioning back into civilian life, they were issued with an outfit of civilian clothing. This included a new suit, which became known as a 'demob' (short for demobilisation) suit. Accordingly, the phrase has become synonymous with any suit that looks sufficiently mass-produced and out of style that no-one in their right mind would buy it themselves.
He goes to so few formal occassions, the last time he did he was wearing his demob suit.
by spudsey February 9, 2010
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