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The Political Brief - October 2008

A Cool New Word!

October 11th 2008 13:58
Have you ever heard the word "Thugocracy?" Michael Barone used it today and defined it, as well. Check the link and make your vocabulary one word larger!

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Comment by Morgan Bell

October 11th 2008 14:28


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hi S.L,
you might be interested in

xerocracy
(zee.ROK.ruh.see) noun.
1. A society in which censorship is so pervasive that the only way to disseminate information is via photocopied documents and newsletters that have be written clandestinely.
2. Rule by whoever feels like doing the photocopying.

corpocracy
(kor.PAWK.ruh.see) noun.
A society in which corporations have substantial economic and political power.

adhocracy
noun.
An organization with little or no structure; the opposite of a bureaucracy.

i love how language evolves and new words pop up!

Comment by S.L.

October 11th 2008 14:44


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Language is a fascinating thing, Morgan. When a new word is needed someone comes up with it.

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