List of political epithets

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Chickenhawk

U.S. An epithet used to criticize a politician, bureaucrat, or commentator who votes for war, supports war, commands a war, or develops war policy, but has not personally served in the military. More pointedly may refer to men who were of draft age during the Vietnam War but avoided service, yet later professed support for that war.

Related Topics:
Politician - Bureaucrat - Military - Vietnam War

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