Whittier---
18-04-2006, 20:20
I had nothing else to do so I looked up the meaning of the new national influence meanings. The only one I couldn't find was duckspeaker. But what I found about on the 1984 sites pretty much defined it as a propagandist or person who gives out false information to benefit the party. In this list I include "government" in the definition.
Whittier’s list of national influence meanings:
1. Hermit: solitary or recluse
2. Hegemony: the predominant influence of one nation over another nation or region
3. Dominator:
a. To have or exert strong authority or mastery
b. To be situated in or occupy a position that is more elevated or decidedly superior to others
4. Superpower: A powerful and influential nation, especially a nuclear power that dominates its allies or client states in an international power bloc.
5. Power: A person, group, or nation having great influence or control over others: the western powers
6. Powerbroker: A person who exerts strong political or economic influence, especially by virtue of the individuals and votes he or she controls. This is the person who delivers the votes, kind of like the party whips in the US Congress.
7. Eminence Grise: A powerful adviser or decision-maker who operates secretly or unofficially.
8. Enforcer: to compel observance of or obedience to a rule, impose a form of acceptable behavior.
9. Dealmaker: one who makes deals
10. Instigator: one who urges on, or stirs up (foments) conflict
11. Contender: one who strives against difficulties, controversy, or disputes
12. Negotiator: one who confers with others so as to reach terms or agreement.
13. Auxiliary: An individual or group that assists or functions in a supporting capacity or A member of a foreign body of troops serving a country in war
14. Ambassador: authorized messenger or representative
15. Diplomat: one who uses skill and tact in dealing with others.
16. Envoy: A minister plenipotentiary assigned to a foreign embassy, ranking next below the ambassador, a messenger or agent
17. Duckspeaker: speak without thinking, one who speaks rubbish or lies for the good of the party or government. (a propagandist) a duckspeak translator site: http://speeches.com/quack.aspx
18. Handshaker: a person who overtly or conspicuously friendly. One who is friendly to impress others or attract notice to themselves.
19. Truckler: one who is servile or submissive
20. Vassal: subordinate or dependent. A nation that is subordinate to or dependent on another nation.
21. Minnow: small fish. A nation with no power whatever.
Salfara developed the current ranking of the influence levels.
Whittier’s list of national influence meanings:
1. Hermit: solitary or recluse
2. Hegemony: the predominant influence of one nation over another nation or region
3. Dominator:
a. To have or exert strong authority or mastery
b. To be situated in or occupy a position that is more elevated or decidedly superior to others
4. Superpower: A powerful and influential nation, especially a nuclear power that dominates its allies or client states in an international power bloc.
5. Power: A person, group, or nation having great influence or control over others: the western powers
6. Powerbroker: A person who exerts strong political or economic influence, especially by virtue of the individuals and votes he or she controls. This is the person who delivers the votes, kind of like the party whips in the US Congress.
7. Eminence Grise: A powerful adviser or decision-maker who operates secretly or unofficially.
8. Enforcer: to compel observance of or obedience to a rule, impose a form of acceptable behavior.
9. Dealmaker: one who makes deals
10. Instigator: one who urges on, or stirs up (foments) conflict
11. Contender: one who strives against difficulties, controversy, or disputes
12. Negotiator: one who confers with others so as to reach terms or agreement.
13. Auxiliary: An individual or group that assists or functions in a supporting capacity or A member of a foreign body of troops serving a country in war
14. Ambassador: authorized messenger or representative
15. Diplomat: one who uses skill and tact in dealing with others.
16. Envoy: A minister plenipotentiary assigned to a foreign embassy, ranking next below the ambassador, a messenger or agent
17. Duckspeaker: speak without thinking, one who speaks rubbish or lies for the good of the party or government. (a propagandist) a duckspeak translator site: http://speeches.com/quack.aspx
18. Handshaker: a person who overtly or conspicuously friendly. One who is friendly to impress others or attract notice to themselves.
19. Truckler: one who is servile or submissive
20. Vassal: subordinate or dependent. A nation that is subordinate to or dependent on another nation.
21. Minnow: small fish. A nation with no power whatever.
Salfara developed the current ranking of the influence levels.