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2023-03-24 19:28:02 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4FBF060EB3FE9A299A59116163F278809E240F14941910EED7322547F9AB2E7E
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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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