shambolism

shambolism
 n.— «This isn’t a simple matter of slimy politicians giving in to pressure or corporations giving themselves a greenwash or putting on a show—shambolism, as it’s called. This is a new moment. From now on, those who deny the need to go green will be seen as wingnuts rather than right-wing.» —“From greed to green” by Wayne Roberts Now Magazine (Toronto, Canada) Apr. 26, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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