Radiclib
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Radiclib is a neologism, an abbreviation of "radical liberal". The coining of the word is generally attributed to U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew. It was used by the Nixon administration to attack the political opposition, implying that the liberals in the Senate were subversive Example (http://db.playego.com.br/orafiles/01122005120941567g.swf).
The term surfaced in the Watergate scandal. According to H. R. Haldeman's diary, September 12, 1970:
- "Has several plots he wants hatched. One to infiltrate the John Gardner 'Common Cause' deal and needle them and try to push them to left. [...] Next, a front that sounds like SDS to support the Democratic candidates and praise their liberal records, etc, publicize their 'bad' quotes in guise of praise. Give the senators a 'radiclib' rating."