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Agendism

1. The blatant speading of an agenda much to the discredit of one's character even to such a degree that the "means" become more important than the spirit of their "ends."

2. To be so polarized in one's set of beliefs that opposing beliefs, no matter how factual, beneficial or even helpful to one's own belief, will be seen as wrong.

3. Myopic granstanding done by one side of two or more diametrically opposed political, social or economic positions.
He is dealing with information manipulation and political agendism that sways people's thought process to his points of view.
by Kirkland November 15, 2006
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agendist

...a term commonly used to refer to someone who is promoting a political, economic or social "agenda." This term in contermporary internet use has come to mean persons who support a political or social belief, addressed as an "agenda." It is similar in use to the term Kool-Aid drinker, originally popularized by talkshow host Bill O'Reilly.
Radicals are trying to force GAY MARRIAGE down our throats, they are homosexual agendists!!!
by Kellerman November 4, 2006
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Wishful Agentism

The self-attained thought that occurs upon watching an action film and believing that you could emulate them lead character.
The films in question are ones in which one protagonist is going solo against the rest of the world (eg. The Bourne Trilogy, Shooter, Taken) whether that be the government, the law or the given enemy.
Effects can be long lasting.
Your friend: Man, you should not be getting in this deep.
You: Don't worry, I know how to run from the police.
Your friend: No you don't, you've just got wishful agentism.
by groovybill October 21, 2010
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