As I had no idea what the word meant, I will refrain. However, aside from the actual meaning of the word, the history of it is interesting. From Wikipedia: "The Mugwumps were Republican political activists in the United States who were intensely opposed to political corruption." They appear to have not succeeded very well.
Hi Sandra - Mugwump ... I couldn't possibly pass a comment - it'd be completely unprintable or unspeakable ... or whatever else I can think of that's **** *** **** .... no idea what I typed here! Cheers Hilary
Donna, RE: Corruption. Innit the truth? Hugs received and returned. Hils, Cheers Thanks, Christine. CJ, I did not know that. Thanks for sharing. Kinga, I hear ya.
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Independent.
Undecided, on the fence.
As I had no idea what the word meant, I will refrain. However, aside from the actual meaning of the word, the history of it is interesting. From Wikipedia: "The Mugwumps were Republican political activists in the United States who were intensely opposed to political corruption." They appear to have not succeeded very well.
I'm a mugwump...and I see SO much corruption!
hugs
Donna
Hi Sandra - Mugwump ... I couldn't possibly pass a comment - it'd be completely unprintable or unspeakable ... or whatever else I can think of that's **** *** **** .... no idea what I typed here! Cheers Hilary
All I can think of is Mugwumps was the original name of the Mamas and Papas
Sorry, no idea what it is! Hugs, Valerie
Good definition
I also stand for undecided
EC, You got it.
Elizabeth, Yes.
Andrew, LOL. You are so funny:) And good on you for looking it up.
Donna, RE: Corruption. Innit the truth? Hugs received and returned.
Hils, Cheers
Thanks, Christine.
CJ, I did not know that. Thanks for sharing.
Kinga, I hear ya.
I didn't know what it meant. It reminds me of a creature from Star Trek... lol
Ten un genial día te mando un beso.
Denise, Heh. It does, doesn't it? xo
J.P. And you my friend, Hugs.
Val, It's not a word that's used a lot, for sure.
Hugs received and returned.
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