U.S. politics

U.S. politics

Political terms used in U.S. involving the three main branches of government as well as grass root politics.

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Environmental terrorism

Politics; U.S. politics

The use of sabotage, arson and violence in order to achieve environmentalist aims. The Unabomber, Chaim Nissim and James Jay Lee were all environmental terrorists. Animal Liberation Front (ALF), ...

Originally, it was a reference to the reexamination of the accepted "facts" and interpretations of history, with by a genuine desire to educate and correct history. However, it has become a term used ...

Anti-semitearbitrary

Politics; U.S. politics

One who discriminates against or who is hostile toward or prejudiced against Jews. Sometimes used as a label for those who criticise Israel or it's policies, in order to intimidate and stifle ...

Hard money

Politics; U.S. politics

Political donations given by individuals and political action committees and subject to federal contribution limits of $1,000 to a federal candidate, and $20,000 a year to a political party.

Dictator

Politics; U.S. politics

One who assumes absolute control without the free consent of the people.

Illuminati

Politics; U.S. politics

Persons possessing or claiming to possess superior understanding and knowledge.

Push back

Politics; U.S. politics

Generally a reference to pushing back an enemy attack, forcing a retreat. The political use, this term references dirty politics, such as when one party will lie loudly about whatever they have been ...