False Flag
A “false flag” describes covert operations designed to deceive by creating the appearance that activities are being carried out by groups or nations other than those who actually planned and…
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Sunday, October 25, 2026
Demagogue
A demagogue is a politician whose rhetoric appeals to raw emotions such as fear and hatred in order to gain power, rather than using rational arguments.
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McCarthyism is a term used to describe the political practice of making accusations of disloyalty, subversion, or treason without adequate evidence.
Ex Officio
The term “ex officio” comes from the Latin phrase “from the office,” and in politics it refers to someone who is part of a political body just by virtue of…
Watershed Election
A “watershed election” is an election which represents a major shift away from the current political situation and often marked by sweeping changes in party control, policy direction, or voter…
Presidential Fever
“Presidential fever” is the overwhelming, fervent desire to be elected president of the United States. Presidential fever can also refer to an extreme love of the office of the presidency.
Yellow Dog Democrat
A yellow dog Democrat was a Southern voter who was unwavering in their loyalty to the Democratic party.