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imperaa by explodingyoshi March 31, 2021
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Sneering Imperialist
Someone who looks down upon pretty much anyone from any nation that did not take part in the colonial imperialism of the 1700-1800s. This essentially includes every large European nation, along with the United States. However this can include whatever nation is among the most prestigious, domestically peaceful, and powerful with a significant deal of international militaristic influence.
Grandpa: "Billy, have you heard tell of those savages in the middle east? Bloody awful lot, they are. If only they had submit to our colonial rule for a short while longer, we could have shown them the rule of law and perhaps some manners. They probably wouldn't be beheading good Briti..."
Billy's Friend: "What's he going on about now?"
Billy: "Don't mind grandpa, he's a bit of a sneering imperialist."
Billy's Friend: "What's he going on about now?"
Billy: "Don't mind grandpa, he's a bit of a sneering imperialist."
Sneering Imperialist by ComradWinston January 16, 2015
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Imperial March
A theme from Star Wars so great and powerful that anyone who listens to it defecates instantly, similar to when the brown note is played, but for a different reason.
When Vader enters for the first time in Empire Strikes Back, the Imperial March causes me to instantly lose control of my bowels and completely soil myself.
Imperial March by Coach Klein July 30, 2009
Imperial Creed
The religious belief in the God-Emperor of Manknd and the expansion of the Imperium of Mankind. To follow this religion is to obey the will of the Emperor and live under his righteousness. Furthermore the followers must seek out the heretic, the mutant, and the xenos and destroy them. Today there are not many followers of this belief but The Emperor has forseen the future of Mankind and Man's destiny to conquer the stars and The Emperor is the one to lead Man.
Imperial Creed by Inquisitor Cain May 15, 2007
Imperial Core
Much like spoiled kids or people who prefer crustless sandwiches, those in the imperial core rarely realize the harm they create. The countries where rich people keep their money/Where Corporate shareholders live.
"The Imperial Core dumps industrial byproducts in impoverished nations to evade public scrutiny" -- Sun tzu probably
Imperial Core by The last inch of milk March 10, 2022
institutional imperative
1.how an entire organization can rise up to help a boss justify some deal he’s inclined to do, regardless of its merit
2. any company’s inherent propensity to do dumb things (or avoid doing smart things) simply for the sake of doing them.
2. any company’s inherent propensity to do dumb things (or avoid doing smart things) simply for the sake of doing them.
1. The stock market collapse was encourage by many respected investors by participating in the overarching fininacial industry institutional imperative of rolling over debt and reselling them as investments.
2. Warren Buffett in discusing the motivation of bankers and institutional leadership in a 1989 letter. Believes that Institutions are built to appease the wishes of a few in leadership positions, to the point that employees are convinced that they are justified in all of their actions regardless of the effect. Specifically in addressing the needs and motivation of bankers, who will encourage any deal regardless of merit.
2. “Don’t ask the barber whether you need a haircut.”"It was his thinly veiled dig at Wall Street bankers and the perverse incentive system for corporate “advice” on mergers and acquisitions — namely that bankers are paid only if a deal is completed. (Bankers typically earn nothing if a deal is abandoned or collapses, giving them little reason to recommend against pursuing a transaction.)"
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2. Warren Buffett in discusing the motivation of bankers and institutional leadership in a 1989 letter. Believes that Institutions are built to appease the wishes of a few in leadership positions, to the point that employees are convinced that they are justified in all of their actions regardless of the effect. Specifically in addressing the needs and motivation of bankers, who will encourage any deal regardless of merit.
2. “Don’t ask the barber whether you need a haircut.”"It was his thinly veiled dig at Wall Street bankers and the perverse incentive system for corporate “advice” on mergers and acquisitions — namely that bankers are paid only if a deal is completed. (Bankers typically earn nothing if a deal is abandoned or collapses, giving them little reason to recommend against pursuing a transaction.)"
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institutional imperative by Abcent Minded March 2, 2010