lidism
n.— «Much of modern politics is concerned with what I call “lidism,” measures aimed not to address the underlying issues but to keep the lid on.» —“Paul Rogers: Peace studies in our time” by Huw Richards Guardian (U.K.) Jan. 3, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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