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W.O.R.M.search for term

"What Obama Really Meant" -- a rationalization for a controversial statement by Barack Obama.

Originally, a fictitious game show where such rationalizations are put forth.

Synonyms: What Obama Really Meant, WORM
Wankersearch for term

N. 1. Jerk-off artist. 2. A shill, typically clueless. Possibly originated by The Poorman (see Yglesis, but popularized by Atrios in his continuing feature, "Wanker of the Day." Usage example: "Tom Friedman, The Moustache of Understanding, has had another one of his big ideas. What a Wanker."

Detailed definition of Wanker
WATBsearch for term

1. Whiny Ass Titty Baby [for mature audiences]; 2. Whinging About The Blogosphere. Originated by Atrios.

Wingersearch for term

A right-winger. Usage: Tom DéLay—winger extraordinaire.

WKJMsearch for term

Whoever Kidnapped Josh Marshall. Originated by the Great Bob Somerby.

WORMsearch for term

"What Obama Really Meant" -- a rationalization for a controversial statement by Barack Obama.

Originally, a fictitious game show where such rationalizations are put forth.

WTFsearch for term

What The Fuck. Philly-ism.

WWTSBQsearch for term

Why Won't That Stupid Bitch Quit? See collected posts on this topic.

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Versailles

The Beltway; for background, see here. Denotes the Village, but with connotations of ruling (as opposed to governing), absolutism, wretched excess, decay, and ultimate collapse.

I support Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

Americans United is dedicated to preserving the constitutional principle of church-state separation as the only way to ensure religious freedom for all Americans.