chickenhawk

chickenhawk
a) A political epithet. A draft-dodger, especially in the Vietnam War, who nonetheless currently supports United States overseas military engagements.
b) A common name for one of three species of bird- the Coopers hawk, the sharp-shinned hawk and the red-tailed hawk.

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