Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

First Speaker

(4,858 posts) Mon Jan 18, 2016, 08:55 PM Jan 2016

The word "flintwater" should become part of the American language

Like "boycott" or "gerrymander", it should become a generic term, signifying--of course--the rich ripping off and pissing in the faces of everyone else, especially the poor and minorities. But there should also be a connotation of shamelessness, of taking pleasure in trampling on the faces of the weak, and of sheer swinishness. I think it'd be worth trying to spread the word around, and see if it gathers steam...