Talibangical

Talibangical
 adj.— «Rounds is proposing free HPV vaccines to be distributed by the state. The talibangical far right don’t want it and are probably pretty steamed that Rounds would want to help people not die from cancer.» —“ Pendulum Swing In Pierre”  Coat Hangers At Dawn Jan. 10, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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