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2023-03-24 22:41:42 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4837BAE11EE9891F952EF50E219BBFF053F61167898B7C5A058C3F7C81C0B42C
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"In politics, a scorched earth policy usually means a total disregard for the people who are hurt by one’s campaign or one’s policies. The goal is victory, not peace and prosperity. " https://politicaldictionary.com/words/scorched-earth/ Democrats have often used this term against Republican opponents and legislation. https://www.chron.com/politics/article/Newsom-goes-scorched-earth-on-DeSantis-17147621.php https://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/democrats-trump-strategy-234206 https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3566593-democrats-want-biden-to-go-scorched-earth-on-gop/
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