| ˈkɔ pərət <tista> |
(noun)
Def’n: A member or supporter of a right-wing militant insurrectionist group for anti-social or anti-agrarian reforms which launched an unpopular uprising of the few in the state of New York in the late 1980s throughout the 2000s. Often a belonging member of the Corporatista Army of National Subordination, corporatistas favor neoliberal policy reform, heightened opacity in all establishments and institutions, increased profit margins, privitization of natural resources and black market companion trade services (i.e. prostitutes).
Etymology: Late Middle English, Latin, Portmanteau (corporate + Zapatista), bedroom in Philadelphia circa 2014
(noun)
Def’n: A member or supporter of a right-wing militant insurrectionist group for anti-social or anti-agrarian reforms which launched an unpopular uprising of the few in the state of New York in the late 1980s throughout the 2000s. Often a belonging member of the Corporatista Army of National Subordination, corporatistas favor neoliberal policy reform, heightened opacity in all establishments and institutions, increased profit margins, privitization of natural resources and black market companion trade services (i.e. prostitutes).
Etymology: Late Middle English, Latin, Portmanteau (corporate + Zapatista), bedroom in Philadelphia circa 2014
Wall Street and its' cohort of Corporatistas are quickly diminishing our democracy to little more than an oligarchy.
by fatcatswealthyhats November 7, 2014
Get the corporatista mug.Corporationalism (Noun) is an economic and political theory advocating the rights and power of Corporation(s) over the individual, people, governments, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Its main characteristic are that it is fiercely opposed to "red tape", which can be anything from bank reform, union membership and health insurance reform to extra safety costs, the big corporations see government as a potential hindrance to their activities. Its main goal is to make the largest profit for its shareholders, for the least amount of costs. It is derived by the earlier concept of Corporatism.
Currently Corporatism is being replaced by a new, highly government- and regulation-resistant strain of "corporationalism". Corporatism has been known by many words in the past such as Corporate Capitalism Imperialism, Colonialization, Fascism.
Currently Corporatism is being replaced by a new, highly government- and regulation-resistant strain of "corporationalism". Corporatism has been known by many words in the past such as Corporate Capitalism Imperialism, Colonialization, Fascism.
Examples of Corporationalism include:
Citizens United v FEC(2010) landmark decision by the U.St. Sup. Ct., holding corporate funding of independent political broadcasts in elections cannot be limited under the 1st Amndt.
Massey Energy's mine explosion in W.V,.
BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Bhopal disaster which is the world's worst industrial catastrophe
Citizens United v FEC(2010) landmark decision by the U.St. Sup. Ct., holding corporate funding of independent political broadcasts in elections cannot be limited under the 1st Amndt.
Massey Energy's mine explosion in W.V,.
BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Bhopal disaster which is the world's worst industrial catastrophe
by W&M1999 August 30, 2010
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A politico-economic system in which most power is held by large corporations, often mistakenly called capitalism. This is the current governing system of most of the world.
Man, that ain't capitalism. Look at all advantages the big multinationals get. Subsidies and all that shit. They write the laws. What you got is some motherfucking corporatism.
by zachwolff October 16, 2003
Get the corporatism mug.Commonly mistaken in the late 20th and early 21st Century as Capitalist Democracy, Corporatism is a "reversed fascist" political structure where Corporations impose policy onto Government.
Corporatism has divested Governments of the ability to control policy, economy, and ultimately the fate of the nation.
by Zuhuhpxy Bullit August 13, 2010
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Get the corporatisting mug.Most people in the Unitedd States will lose their fredom and their lifestyle under global corporatism.
by Gary Hall December 29, 2006
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A new American movement led by U.S. weapons manufacturers, which has spawned a high-profile project known as the Project for the New American Century--a neo-conservative manifesto which includes in its toolbox the unbridled use of war in clearing a path for U.S. interests. President Bush is merely the figure-head of this dangerous precident.
A new American movement led by U.S. weapons manufacturers, which has spawned a high-profile project known as the Project for the New American Century--a neo-conservative manifesto which includes in its toolbox the unbridled use of war in clearing a path for U.S. interests. President Bush is merely the figure-head of this dangerous precident.
The war in Iraq, along with several other American wars, was inspired by the War Corporatism movement.
by The Light of Reason April 17, 2005
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