Definition

A derisive term for a liberal who pulls arguments out of thin air like the word-game Mad Libs, creating illogical statements by stringing together random talking points.

Example Usage

He's such a mad lib—his political arguments make no sense whatsoever.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Mad%20Lib&defid=11392684)

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