The act of voting in a politic election simply based on religion, sex, or ethnicity. One who practices politicism is called a politicist. Being a politicist might tie in with also being a racist or sexist.
Some people believe the reason that Oprah and Tyra supported Obama is because they were being politicist, comitting an act of politicism.
Lady: I'd vote for Obama if this were a male election but my feminist instincts tell me to go with Hilary.
Lady: I'd vote for Obama if this were a male election but my feminist instincts tell me to go with Hilary.
by sagesunDae February 27, 2008
Get the politicism mug.The Act of legislating or creating regulations or calling for investigations based on pleasing a critical special interest group and it's lobbyists whose financial or ballot box support is necessary for re-election.
This is in lieu of the harder work of non politically determining what legislation, regulation or investigation is really in the best interests of the nation. Tough job but necessary and proper roles stipulated in our form of representational government rather than a pure democracy.
This is in lieu of the harder work of non politically determining what legislation, regulation or investigation is really in the best interests of the nation. Tough job but necessary and proper roles stipulated in our form of representational government rather than a pure democracy.
Bipartisan Politicism: Special tax laws to help the rich delay or avoid paying taxes on various forms of income, including salary, contract, investment and estate and wealth transfers. There is an abundance of these laws and regulations that benefit only the rich and powerful who can afford to exploit the rewarding opportunities with highly paid advisers to help them.
Republican Politicism: During the Bush administration on the heals of the so-called dot com and tech driven stock bubble bursting, along with an incipient recession and the financially and emotionally devastating attacks on the World Trade Center of 9/11, ordinary income tax rates were reduced for all and large cuts in capital gains taxes were enacted and preferential taxes such as taxing performance based ordinary income of hedge fund managers, not owners, at much lower capital gain rate given to those who put money at risk, was allowed to remain in force. Arguably helpful as a financial stimulus all the while adding to the national deficit, arguably too large and generous but in-arguably beneficial most directly to the rich who do pay most of the taxes.
Democratic Politicism: HR3200 House Bill to reform health care included a public option to keep the insurance companies honest, by creating government competition to the insurance industry. Arguably a way to provide competition intended to lower insurance costs, arguably a way to eventually create government dominance to phase into a single payer system proponents really want immediately, but in-arguably creating a larger role and likelihood of politicized government control over business in a manner not unlike the government sponsorship of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a duopoly which cornered an intermediary and defining role in the mortgage market for decades as a PRINCIPAL rather than more properly as a facilitator or insurer in a manner similar to the FHA, the VA or the FDIC.
Republican Politicism: During the Bush administration on the heals of the so-called dot com and tech driven stock bubble bursting, along with an incipient recession and the financially and emotionally devastating attacks on the World Trade Center of 9/11, ordinary income tax rates were reduced for all and large cuts in capital gains taxes were enacted and preferential taxes such as taxing performance based ordinary income of hedge fund managers, not owners, at much lower capital gain rate given to those who put money at risk, was allowed to remain in force. Arguably helpful as a financial stimulus all the while adding to the national deficit, arguably too large and generous but in-arguably beneficial most directly to the rich who do pay most of the taxes.
Democratic Politicism: HR3200 House Bill to reform health care included a public option to keep the insurance companies honest, by creating government competition to the insurance industry. Arguably a way to provide competition intended to lower insurance costs, arguably a way to eventually create government dominance to phase into a single payer system proponents really want immediately, but in-arguably creating a larger role and likelihood of politicized government control over business in a manner not unlike the government sponsorship of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a duopoly which cornered an intermediary and defining role in the mortgage market for decades as a PRINCIPAL rather than more properly as a facilitator or insurer in a manner similar to the FHA, the VA or the FDIC.
by Chief Hypocrite August 23, 2009
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John harasses and bullies other women, men and anyone else who opposes his political beliefs. John is a perfect example of politicism in this country.
by Tolerance November 12, 2020
Get the Politicism mug.A term for people who are involuntarily forced to join a political group or adopt a political position due to political, state, government, social, economic, or cultural pressure—despite internally disagreeing with or disliking that group or position. InPols are the conscripts of the political world: they must pretend allegiance, suppress dissent, and conform publicly while privately maintaining their true views. This can happen under authoritarian regimes (where non-conformity is dangerous), in polarized societies (where neutrality is impossible), in families (where deviation means exile), or in workplaces (where politics affects employment). InPol is the condition of those who wear political masks to survive, their true selves hidden, their real views unexpressed.
InPol (Involuntary Politicism) Example: "He worked in an industry where progressive politics were mandatory—not officially, but socially. To keep his job, he had to affirm views he didn't hold, support causes he doubted, join movements he questioned. He was InPol: involuntarily political, forced to perform allegiance while privately dissenting. At home, he was himself; at work, he was a character. The mask protected him but cost him daily."
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Get the InPol (Involuntary Politicism) mug.n. The scandals, plots, intrigues, and gossip that often infuse the work environment of a fast food restaurant.
Jose: "That coworker is the fourth chick Jacob has banged in this restaurant. These people have no shame."
Joe: "This is typical fast food politics."
Jose: "Did Hunter just snitch on others and cause a nervous breakdown at this store?"
Joe: "Yeah, he stirred things up by going back and forth between people, and everyone is stewing over this fake drama. He may just want more hours by tattling and throwing others under the bus by exaggerating things. It's typical fast food politics."
Joe: "This is typical fast food politics."
Jose: "Did Hunter just snitch on others and cause a nervous breakdown at this store?"
Joe: "Yeah, he stirred things up by going back and forth between people, and everyone is stewing over this fake drama. He may just want more hours by tattling and throwing others under the bus by exaggerating things. It's typical fast food politics."
by Prankster October 30, 2017
Get the fast food politics mug.1) The REAL, most dangerous gang in the United States. Will do anything to get anything, regardless if they're unsure if they really even want it, so long as they anticipate some sort of prestigious accolade, or better yet, money, as a result.
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2) Magicians. Take exceedingly increasing amounts of money from citizens annually and not only make it disappear, but manage to create black holes and fluctuations in the entire space-time continuum with it (see national debt clock).
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2) Magicians. Take exceedingly increasing amounts of money from citizens annually and not only make it disappear, but manage to create black holes and fluctuations in the entire space-time continuum with it (see national debt clock).
The politicians came to these projects about 4 years back. all of the other gangs quickly left. remaining residents immediately became too poor to eat and died.
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..how come all of that money is literally nowhere?
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..how come all of that money is literally nowhere?
by cyanide_nights July 5, 2011
Get the Politicians mug.While the definition of politics states, "the art or science concerned with guiding or influencing governmental policy, m-w.com", American Politics is where elected officials debate unrealistic and unreasonable proposals in order to pander to their base and get re-elected.
American Politics is why that gay marriage amendment has no chance in hell of being ratified.
Because of the intricacies (difficult to resolve or analyze, m-w.com) of American Politics, democrats are responding to that bullshit proposal with a rediculously short pull-out deadline.
A.K.A: Cluster-Fucking
Because of the intricacies (difficult to resolve or analyze, m-w.com) of American Politics, democrats are responding to that bullshit proposal with a rediculously short pull-out deadline.
A.K.A: Cluster-Fucking
by sportsracer December 9, 2008
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