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Dismissive — A Definition
Monday November 2, 2009 12:00 pm
Updated November 3, 2009 2:11 pm
Definitions Section
Dismissive, dismissiveness
noun
realm: Political
A means of argument based on authoritarian presentation of information, ideas or statements meant to belittle that which otherwise has merit, is factual or probative.
Foundations
Plays on the weakest among us.
Projects authoritarian omnipotency.
Dictatorial as inherently easier than democratic.
Examples
After the Republican Party did everything that Colin Powell says it needs to do to grow, and nominated the very kind of candidate he wanted in 2008, what did Powell do? He endorsed Obama! So according to the Drive-Bys and David Gergen, Republicans should let somebody who campaigned and voted for Obama, tell us how to build our party. [ Rush Limbaugh ]
Which one of the three candidates would you want your daughter to marry? [ Ross Perot ]