Lexicon of Liberal Invective

SCLMsearch for term

So-Called Liberal Media, from Eric Alterman's book, What Liberal Media?

Serioussearch for term

n. 1. Beltway insider. 2. Complete wanker who is as dumb as a stone. Hat tip, Atrios.

Shrillsearch for term

A ritual term of abuse used of liberals by wingers when the winger lacks a substantive response to an argument. Synonym: "Shut up!" Sometimes used ironically by liberals. Usage example, with irony: I used to like Paul Krugman when he wrote about economics, but lately he's been getting too shrill (from Atrios).

SPATsearch for term

Some of the People All of the Time. Contributed by alert reader Ed Drone. Usage example: "A SPAT just can't undrink the KoolAid."

Sternly Worded Lettersearch for term

Noun phrase. Cf. "Send 'em a fruit tray"; wankery.

STFUsearch for term

Shut The Fuck Up. Usage example: In other words, you should just STFU and enjoy the new dawn with your dear leader (via dday)