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A self-avowed liberal politician who eschews their historically steadfast defense of civil liberties in favor of establishment power and surveillance.
When NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden exposed their domestic spying on American Citizens, neolib Barbara Boxer quickly rushed to the Obama administration's defense of the secret program, repeating calls for extradition made by neocon John Boehner.
neolib by Stede June 11, 2013
A liberal whose only political platform is "I hate George Bush."
Russ Feingold is the worst neolib in the state!
neolib by jus' johnny June 11, 2006
An economic conservative who loves identity politics.
Neolibs call themselves liberal despite being reactionary in most ways.
neolib by RandomAnonymouseUD August 31, 2022

neoliberal 

Neoliberalism is an economic ideology centered around the values of a global economy, or globalization: free market, free trade, and the unrestricted flow of capital. Neoliberals advocate minimal government spending, minimal taxation, minimal regulations, and minimal direct involvement in the economy. Neoliberals believe market forces naturally fill many areas of jurisdiction for the highest overall gain.
The US economy holds more to neoliberal ideals than any other nation.
neoliberal by Schrodinger's Cat December 25, 2005

neoliberalism 

The term "neoliberalism" is used to describe a variety of movements away from state control or protection of the economy and toward corporate control of the market, particularly beginning in the 1970s.
As described by UC Berkeley economic historian and defender of neoliberalism Professor Brad DeLong, this "ism" has two main tenets:
"The first is that close economic contact between the industrial core of the capitalist world economy and the developing periphery is the best way to accelerate the transfer of technology which is the sine qua non for making poor economies rich (hence all barriers to international trade should be eliminated as fast as possible). The second is that governments in general lack the capacity to run large industrial and commercial enterprises. Hence, except for core missions of income distribution, public-good infrastructure, administration of justice, and a few others, governments should shrink and privatize."
neoliberalism by Kevirrrrooni October 2, 2006

neoliberalism 

a religion where people worship the market as a god
p1: do you wanna go get something to eat tomorrow?
p2: im converting to neoliberalism so i can’t eat until $TSLA is in the green again
neoliberalism by oxeeeeean June 15, 2021
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leafers by ss++ February 8, 2005
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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