WordsWacky DefinitionsWild SourcesCrikey Example Uses
alternative fact/sUmpteenth amendment of the US Declaration of Independence:
We I hold these truths facts to be self-evident…”
Kellyanne Conway, Counsellor to (former) President Donald TrumpDefending false statements about attendance numbers at the inauguration of Donald Trump as US President in January 2017.
TETrump EraThe Cranky PhilosopherUsed to refer to a calendar year; e.g. the calendar year 2017 CE is the year 1 TE.
BTEBefore Trump EraThe Cranky PhilosopherUsed to refer to a calendar year; e.g. the calendar year 2016 CE is the year 1 BTE.
Great AmericaThe country, which before the year 5 TE was known as the United States of AmericaThe Cranky PhilosopherDuring the period of his reign from 1 to 4 TE, President Donald Trump “Made America Great Again”. As from the year 5 TE, America has no longer been “United”, but simply “Great”.
right/sThe stuff that me makes me more equal than my peers.UN Declaration of Human Rights /
First Amendment, US Constitution
The “deplatforming” of President Donald Trump in January of the year 5 TE by social media enterprises, due to concerns about incitement to another “storming the Capitol” at the inauguration of Joe Biden as US President, was condemned as an infringement on Trump’s right to free speech.
wrong/sWhat only others, and never I – no, not me! – are or do.South African ex-President Jacob Zuma, on trial for alleged state-capture (which he denies)“I did nothing wrong!”

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