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pledge cuffs

rhetorical drivel-based political promises through the use of figurative restraints on rationale, compromise and civility
Once he signed the "No Tax Increase" promise, Congressman Smith knew he had just voluntarily placed himself in pledge cuffs - he could never think for himself again while in office.
by sjrm19 July 28, 2011
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