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'''Moxification''' is a political phenomenon characterized by the transformation of a controversial or erratic public figure, often referred to as a "lolcow," into an established member of the political elite without significantly altering their behavior. This process typically involves the public and political establishment gradually accepting or overlooking the figure's past missteps and controversial actions, often due to their longevity in office, occasional beneficial contributions, or simply the passage of time. | '''Moxification''' is a political phenomenon characterized by the transformation of a controversial or erratic public figure, often referred to as a "lolcow," into an established member of the political elite without significantly altering their behavior. This process typically involves the public and political establishment gradually accepting or overlooking the figure's past missteps and controversial actions, often due to their longevity in office, occasional beneficial contributions, or simply the passage of time. It is related to the concept of the overton window. | ||
The term originates from [[Moxie|Moxicodone]], the 7th [[Cabinet of Cascadia#Secretary of the Interior|Secretary of the Interior]] of [[Aurora:Cascadia|Cascadia]], whose political career exemplified this phenomenon. Despite being initially perceived as a "lolcow" - an internet slang term for a person who attracts mockery or derision through their actions - and self-identifying as mentally ill, Moxicodone eventually became an established political figure in Cascadian politics over the course of their terms in the [[Legislature of Cascadia|House]], Cabinet, or via presidential runs. | The term originates from [[Moxie|Moxicodone]], the 7th [[Cabinet of Cascadia#Secretary of the Interior|Secretary of the Interior]] of [[Aurora:Cascadia|Cascadia]], whose political career exemplified this phenomenon. Despite being initially perceived as a "lolcow" - an internet slang term for a person who attracts mockery or derision through their actions - and self-identifying as mentally ill, Moxicodone eventually became an established political figure in Cascadian politics over the course of their terms in the [[Legislature of Cascadia|House]], Cabinet, or via presidential runs, eventually being elected the 21st [[President of Cascadia|president of Cascadia]] in April 2025. | ||
== Origins and etymology == | == Origins and etymology == | ||
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== Examples == | == Examples == | ||
=== | === Cascadia: Moxicodone === | ||
The archetypal example of Moxification is Moxicodone's political career in Cascadia. Despite actions that were widely perceived as detrimental to national security, such as: | The archetypal example of Moxification is Moxicodone's political career in Cascadia. Despite actions that were widely perceived as detrimental to national security, such as: | ||