Carpetbagging

/ˈkɑːrpɪtbæɡɪŋ/ verb, noun

Definition

The act or practice of moving into a place to profit or gain power without genuine commitment to the community; ongoing opportunistic exploitation.

Etymology

Present participle and gerund form of the verb carpetbag, derived from the historical practice of Northern politicians during Reconstruction.

Kelly Says

Politicians still use this word to describe each other—it's a living historical insult that proves some 1860s problems never really went away!

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