by burnstyle | Dec 24, 2018 | American Version
THE SPIRIT OF ’76Ε pluribus, pluribus RANGE: It would be pleasant to report that this admirable, supernatural entity is present and active at all times, in all American states and territories, that she hovers eternally above every farm and forest, town and city,...
by burnstyle | Dec 24, 2018 | American Version
MUGWUMPSPhilibusterus gubernatorius RANGE: Mugwumps are found, and have always been found, and will always be found, at every level of federal, state, county, municipal, and local politics. They are a whoopee cushion upon the seat of government, a holdful of bilge on...
by burnstyle | Dec 24, 2018 | American Version
THE WOOLY BULLYPatriolicus jingoissimus RANGE: This loudly, proudly nationalistic sprite is usually encamped down at the American Legion Hall, although in times of international crisis— like a war or the Olympics—he is frequently found on the barstool next to you...
by burnstyle | Dec 24, 2018 | American Version
THE PENTAGORGONDraconis militarisibus RANGE: Marching upon the land, or burrowing (like moles) beneath it; upon the sea and under it; up in the air and full of it, this most bellicose spirit patrols the war room, the boardroom, the ward room, the sword room, the...
by burnstyle | Dec 24, 2018 | American Version
THE LEFT WING SYMP AND THE RIGHT WING TROGPox populi, Sinister dexterque RANGE: These two highly political, argumentative and totally symbiotic creatures prefer to stalk such public forums as the podia of awards ceremonies and the sidewalks in front of embassies, but...
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