fishhook theory
The theory, sometimes suggested by socialist activists, that centrists and the "far…The theory, sometimes suggested by socialist activists, that centrists and the "far right" are politically allied.
Meaning
1 senses(Internet, uncountable)The theory, sometimes suggested by socialist activists, that centrists and the "far right" are politically allied.
Origin
Referring to the curved shape of a fishhook, where the barbed end points toward the centerReferring to the curved shape of a fishhook, where the barbed end points toward the center. Coined in response to the earlier concept of horseshoe theory.
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See also
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