A lot of campaign lexicon is very militaristic - even the term 'campaign.'
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
We're so used to using military terminology in civilian speech that we forget those terms might mean something very specific.
Militarism is basically a way of thinking, a certain interpretation of the function of the state; this manner of thinking is, moreover, revealed by its outer forms: by armaments and state organization.
When campaigns use one-word labels, typically it's meant to distract and destroy.
I think I know a lot about campaigns.
Politicians do not enter into wars lightly. It is usually the military themselves who are keener to become involved.
People think of the military as being about guns and fighting wars, but it's really about service to country and community.
The people who tend to raise antiwar slogans will do so generally when it's American or British interests involved.
Sometimes, political campaigns make decent people act and talk like perfect buffoons.
The military don't start wars. Politicians start wars.
A campaign is about defining who you are - your vision and your opponent's vision.