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lagomorph777

(30,613 posts)
Fri Feb 11, 2022, 01:43 PM Feb 2022

More accurate word for "populism" : "assholism" [View all]

We would also need forms of the word for different contexts:

Addressing the leader of the movement: "Your Assholiness"
Referring to said leader: "His Assholiness"
Addressing one of the followers: "Hey Asshole!"

Referring to some of the traits that make up the movement: "Assholistic"

Behaviors of the members of the movement: "Assholery"

Insinuating somebody is on the fringe of the movement: "Assholian"

Members of the media, addicted to supporting the movement: "Assoholics"

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Would be funnier BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #1
Republican populism has become a euphemism for white supremacy. sop Feb 2022 #2
Funny years ago I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2022 #3
I did that for a year once. lagomorph777 Feb 2022 #5
I did it when I lived in the house my mom I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2022 #6
Populism isn't a dirty word... here's some reading for you. WarGamer Feb 2022 #4
Responding to Senator Brown's quote... Boomerproud Feb 2022 #12
Populism and assholism is pretty synonymous. Populism always requires an "other" no matter what WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2022 #7
you sure? WarGamer Feb 2022 #8
Yep. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2022 #9
good counter argument. WarGamer Feb 2022 #10
. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2022 #11
Well written and thanks for the thoughts... WarGamer Feb 2022 #13
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