It is the second full weekend of the month and time again for a new word to live. This is a word or phrase not currently in use in the U.S. English lexicon, but might need to be considered. Other words, such as obsurd, crumpify, subsus, flib, congressed, and others, can be found by clicking on the tags below. Today’s New Word is a merging of two words: quagmire and muffin. Without further chattering, and in honor of the “father” of the Internet, Al-Gore-rhythm is the new word for this month:
Al-Gore-rhythm =
a set of strictures by conservatives for solving a problem in a finite number of steps by blaming it all on Al Gore.
Conservatives have a problem with loyalty of today’s youth.
Al Gore speaks to the youth about an issue, such as climate change a/k/a global warming.
Al Gore is undermining respect for authority by encouraging them to ask questions.
Example, In 2009 when Glenn Beck accused Al Gore of trying to create a Hitler Youth-type movement by encouraging young kids to ask questions of their parents about global warming. In short, blame Al Gore for undermining family values by encouraging the youth to think and question.
Or put another way, Al Gore is the conservatives’ straw man and boogeyman all rolled into one.
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