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Lawfare

The use of legal system to overwhelm an opponent, such as to stop or destroy them.
All's fair in love and war, but in lawfare, the person with the most money or best legal team, can make justice seem unfair.
by mlhiss December 8, 2016
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DDPY

DDPY

Diamond Dallas Page Yoga. DDPY is named after wrestler Dallas Diamond (Page Joseph Falkinburg)

A hybrid yoga movement workout that evolved from the YRG Fitness System, that incorporates dynamic resistance, active breathing techniques and power movements to increase flexibility and core strengthening and to lose body fat, promote lean muscle growth and higher cardio levels, without undue stress on joints.
DDPY is like a boot camp like for those enlisted in war for the survival of their body and mind.
by mlhiss January 3, 2020
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Fooee

Flood-urban interface. (FUI). Areas where development and infrastructure is floodprone and susceptible to damage from flooding or storm surge.
While not originally a Fooee, he soon found himself one after upstream development drained all their water on to his property.
by mlhiss September 14, 2020
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marshmallow test

The marshmallow test, tests a children’s willingness to delay gratification. Sort of a self administered positive feedback for delaying gratification. Children get a marshmallow, with the opportunity to get a second marshmallow if they wait 15 minutes before eating the first one.
During the Covid-19 Pandemic the marshmallow test is misaligned for most who don't think they can get it. If they delay gratification by social distance and wear a mask and wash hands and delaying certain activities where these things are not possible they don't get a extra marshmallow but they may get a few extra years of life and have a relative and friend a little longer.
by mlhiss June 10, 2020
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sucking out "evil spirits" defense

A defense this is used by pastors who use oral sex during exorcisms to extract “evil spirits” and “demons” from troubled church members. It is used mostly on men by male pastors but technically could be used by any exorcist on any gender. Because it is a religious practice for which no detailed account in the bible on record, it is very hard to explain in religious terms how the process works by a pastor. However, one should not be confused such gallant efforts with sexual assault, aggravated assault, sexual battery, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress, misrepresentation and gross negligence. The method is clearly not a guarantee as some "evil spirit" and or "demons" may be pretty dam pissed off about someone trying to dislodge them and try to retaliate by taking advantage of the fact that the process is so hard to explain.
The Judge and hopefully the jury just sat there in disbelief as the defense presented the - sucking out "evil spirits" defense.
by mlhiss July 26, 2019
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Pushing on a string

A strategy that is fundamentally flawed and not capable of solving a chosen problem, even with tremendous effort.
In macroeconomics, the term refers a policy where central banks loosen monetary policy to increase the supply of money available for investment when there is little potential demand for investment, such as when firms have large cash reserves, underutilized production facilities, and large inventories and very limited consumer demand.
Gov wants to revive the economic strategy of pushing on a string by loosening monetary policy for the private sector during the slack in the economy.
by mlhiss September 23, 2019
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digital exploitation

The exploitation of digital media to unfairly influence the outcome or to create an unjust result. It can be a form of cheating and illicit practices that take advantage of and exploit media users. In some cases, media users are programmed to go viral with misinformation or disinformation. Much like when an arson strikes a match when the conditions are favorable for a wildfire to spread in ways that are most damaging to the environment.
The Russians have learned quickly that they can positively influence the outcome of an election through digital exploitation. much easier than conventional war. Surprisingly they have the help of a large minority of the public who support their candidate right or wrong.
by mlhiss October 29, 2019
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