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political philosophy 

A euphemism used to describe the meticulous theorizing of lazy college students, wherein they bounce ideas back and forth without any sort of factual basis or support. See, mental masturbation. See, armchair politics.
Ralph thought that legalizing prostitution would be awesome, because then he could get laid.
Ralph brought up this idea in his political science class without doing any sort of research or considering the reality of the situation.
He called it 'political philosophy'.
His professor gave him a verbal thrashing.
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Western Political Analytic Philosophy

The uncritical application of analytic philosophy’s methods—logical clarity, conceptual analysis, and linguistic precision—to political questions, often while ignoring power, history, and context. It treats political disagreements as conceptual confusions that can be dissolved by better definitions. Western political analytic philosophy is often used to dismiss non‑Western political thought as “vague” or “illogical,” and to defend Western institutions as neutral frames for universal reason. It is philosophy as gatekeeper, not as liberation.
Example: “He dismissed theories of coloniality as ‘not rigorous enough’ because they used metaphors—Western political analytic philosophy, confusing a specific style of argument with universal standard of reason.”

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004

schmegegge 

Yiddish slang word meaning bullshit, baloney, hogwash, nonsense, crock of shit or hot air.
I don't buy the schmegegge about Morty sleeping with Moira.
His version of the story was pure schmegegge.
The whole schmegegge was made up to get Liz a little bit of attention.
schmegegge by budsbabe February 1, 2008

eye bleach 

Looking or experiencing something nice after witnessing something horrid like a disgusting gif or a disturbing video. Typically used as eye bleach are nice images of whatever makes the disturbed person happy.
"Bleach my eyes! Why is that woman's face ripped off!?"
*Looks up images of puppies and kittens.*
"That's good eye bleach."
eye bleach by Rini2012 November 29, 2016