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1-19 of 19 results Body politic A carpetbagger is an opportunist
without any scruples or ethics, or a politican who wants to
represent a place they have no connection with. Casting vote
Champagne socialist (UK) A wealthy person who has left-wing
views is a champagne socialist, especially if their political
beliefs are seen as shallow or hypocritical. Dog-whistle
politics Economical with the truth Fifth columnist Fourth estate
Get on your soapbox Greasy pole (UK) The greasy pole is the
difficult route to the top of politics, business, etc. Gunboat
diplomacy If a nation conducts its diplomatic relations by
threatening military action to get what it wants, it is using
gunboat diplomacy. Megaphone diplomacy On the stump Politically
correct Things or people that are politically correct use
language that will not cause offence. Pork barrel Pork barrel
politics involves investing money in an area to get political
support rather than using the money for