Bush Derangement Syndrome
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"Bush Derangement Syndrome" ("BDS") is a pejorative political neologism coined by Charles Krauthammer, an American conservative political columnist][1] in a 2003 column. The term has been used in newspaper columns and editorials, on talk radio, by commentators in the mainstream press, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Fox News Channel, and in the blogosphere.[citation needed]
Meaning of term
Krauthammer defined Bush Derangement Syndrome as "the acute onset of paranoia in otherwise normal people in reaction to the policies, the presidency—nay—the very existence of George W. Bush". This term is most closely associated with liberal reaction to Bush policies past and present.[2][3] The term indicates a belief that some extreme criticisms of President Bush are of emotional origins rather than based on facts or logic.[4][1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Gibson, John (2007-01-16). "Bush Haters' 'Derangement Syndrome'". Fox News. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- ^ Mosely, Brian (2007-09-08). "Putting the blame on Bush". Shelbyville Times-Gazette. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
- ^ Krauthammer, Charles (December 5, 2003). "The Delusional Dean". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2007-10-11.
- ^ Mosely, Brian (2005-12-31). "Culture, Bush-bashing and more". Shelbyville Times-Gazette. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
External links
- Charles Krauthammer, "Bush Derangement Syndrome, Cheney Variant", RealClearPolitics, March 16, 2007 — Krauthammer develops the idea further
