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jingoism (jĭng`gōĭzəm), advocacy of a policy of aggressive nationalism. The term was first used in connection with certain British politicians who sought to bring England into the Russo-Turkish War (1877–78) on the side of the Turks. It apparently derived from a popular song of the period: "We don't want to fight, but, by jingo, if we do … ." jingoism the belligerent spirit or foreign policy of jingoes; chauvinism How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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All organized sports promote flag waving, racist enthusiasm, the idolization of sports heroes and the excessive money they are paid. Each day, the previous day's winner had its flag waving atop the Space Needle. These practitioners of what one political operative calls "the dark arts" work somewhat furtively, far from the flag waving, and from the candidate. |
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