A condition where what counts as “rational” depends entirely on who is speaking. The powerful’s self‑interest is called rational; the powerless’s self‑defense is called irrational. Doublerationality is the gatekeeping mechanism that defines rationality itself as the property of dominant groups, ensuring that dissent always appears unreasonable.
Doublerationality (Social Control Theory) Example: “The CEO’s bonus was ‘rational compensation’; the worker’s demand for a raise was ‘emotional entitlement.’ Doublerationality: rationality as a privilege, not a practice.”
Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."