Political terms re-defined by videogames
Use the Radical Republican’s Filibuste𝄹r to beat the Deficit Hawk
What it actually means: “Slang for those who⛦ place great 🅷emphasis on keeping the federal budget under control”. Oldy McCain is one!
What it would be in a videogame: Definitely a low-rent superhero.
Pray we don’t survive long enou𝔉gh for some kind of🌠 PC-only edutainment software championing this ideal with an actual Deficit Hawk superhero.
What it actually means: “Using military power and economic means to influence the behavior 🍬or interests of other political bodies.&rdquo𓂃;
What it would be in a videogame: Hm, isn’t this from Mega Man 3?
Oh, right, you get Hard Knuckle for beating Hard Man. Close 🍸enough.
What it actually means: “Industry iඣn which the most efficient producer is a monopoly.”
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What it would be in a videogame: Another, ꦇprobably sta♔rring Mr. Moneybags in the woods.
What it actually means: “An elected officeholde💙r continuing in office during the period between failure to win an election and💞 the inauguration of the successor.”
What it would be in a videogame: Probably t🍰he ducks that asshole dog carries around in Duck Hunt.
George H.W. Bush sampled a bit of the lameneไss when he lost to Clinton in the 1991 election. Oh shit – did we accidentally convey a historical fact? FARTBONERLOL
What it actually means: “A role in party-based politics whose primary purpose is to ensure control of the formal decision-making process in the par🌠liamentary legislature.” In other words, they make sureꦇ their people show up to vote.
What it would be in a videogame: A multicultural weapon that promotes understanding and🔯 tolerance of all races, creeds, cultures and 💦ages... in Castlevania.
If you’re looking for a Devo joke down here, stop.
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