Update to The Aminal Farmer’s Dictionary 02/25/2010

C

Campaign Ad (n): A short work of fiction usually presented on TV during an election. Much like pro wrestling, the makers of these ads try to convey a sense of “realism,” expecting the viewer to actually buy the idea that what they’re seeing and hearing is the truth. Fortunately, anyone with an IQ higher than a five-year-old’s knows that both are fake. (submitted by Long-haired guy)

H

History (n): A vast wealth of knowledge, ideas, and examples of success and failure that provides invaluable tools for learning, but is often completely ignored by politicians. (From submission by Long-haired guy)

L

Lobbying (v): 1) An activity associated with legislative mercenaries. (submitted by Jim) 2) Back-alley screwing. (submitted by Jim)

Lobbyist (n): 1) A legislative mercenary. (submitted by Jim) 2) A form of life (debatable?) employed by dark forces and tasked to troll the Capitol while plying politicians with gifts and guidance. (submitted by Jim)

S

Shoe (n): A failed weapon of mass destruction (Richard Reed). (submitted by Long-haired guy)

Straw poll (n): When done three years before an election, a way of determining which candidate will be put into the Wicker Man and sacrificed so the real candidate will emerge two and half years later.

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