The Meaning

In the new year, I resolve to try, on at least an intermittent basis, to understand the goals and aspirations of the people I disagree with.

In a pre-emptive effort, here is a link to a Dictionary of Republicanisms.

So that explains quite a bit. It's not that we're necessarily opposed to the other's positions... hey wait. It is too.


Here are some choice morsels:

alternative energy sources n. New locations to drill for gas and oil

compassionate conservatism n. Poignant concern for the very wealthy

democracy n. A product so extensively exported that the domestic supply is depleted

faith n. The stubborn belief that God approves of Republican moral values despite the preponderance of textual evidence to the contrary

habeas corpus n. Archaic. (Lat.) Legal term no longer in use (See Patriot Act

Miller, Zell n. The man who shot and killed Alexander Hamilton after a particularly tough interview on Hardball

woman n. 1. Person who can be trusted to bear a child but can't be trusted to decide whether or not she wishes to have the child. 2. Person who must have all decisions regarding her reproductive functions made by men with whom she wouldn't want to have sex in the first place


Go enjoy.