It was an ugly example of wedge politics, the politics of division.
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wedge politics — (USA) In wedge politics, one party uses an issue that they hope will divide members of a different party to create conflict and weaken it … The small dictionary of idiomes
wedge politics — /wɛdʒ ˈpɒlətɪks/ (say wej poluhtiks) noun a political strategy whereby one group seeks to weaken opposing groups by forcing them to divide over a particular issue rather than form an alliance: *The classic targets of wedge politics in Australia… …
Wedge issue — A wedge issue is a social or political issue, often of a divisive or otherwise controversial nature, which splits apart or creates a wedge in the support base of one political group. Wedge issues can be advertised, publicly aired, and otherwise… … Wikipedia
wedge — /wɛdʒ / (say wej) noun 1. a device (one of the so called simple machines) consisting of a piece of hard material with two principal faces meeting in a sharply acute angle. 2. a piece of anything of this shape: a wedge of pie; a cheese wedge. 3.… …
wedge issue — /wɛdʒ ˈɪʃu/ (say wej ishooh) noun Politics an issue that is used in wedge politics …
wedge issue — noun A discussion point or a difference in points of view which is particularly likely to be controversial and a source of discord between discussants or other involved parties; a difference in viewpoints which causes disharmony within a… … Wiktionary
Wedge strategy — The Wedge strategy is a political and social action plan authored by the Discovery Institute, the hub of the intelligent design movement. The strategy was put forth in a Discovery Institute manifesto known as the Wedge Document , [… … Wikipedia
Wedge — The term wedge can refer to any of the following things:Physical Objects: * Wedge (mechanical device), a simple machine used to separate two objects, or portions of objects, through the application of force * Wedge (golf), a specialized type of… … Wikipedia
WEDGE, John Helder (1792-1872) — pioneer was born in England in 1792. He arrived in Tasmania in 1824 having been given a position in the survey department, and did some useful exploring, especially in the north west of the island. He joined the Port Phillip Association and in… … Dictionary of Australian Biography
The Wedge (Australian TV series) — eason 2Cast*¹The 20th episode of season one was repeated in the That s Valid and Thanks For Coming DVDs.Episode guideCritical reception The Wedge had mixed success with audiences and critics during its first season. The ratings for the first… … Wikipedia
