Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Wacky Word Wednesday: Kleptocracy


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Kleptocracy

It seems to me that kleptocracy
is a synonym for bureaucracy.

I suppose thievery is the key
to being called a kleptocracy.

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I'm starting a new weekly tradition here at Rhyme Me a Smile
because I like to learn new words every once in a while.
Visit each Wednesday to learn a new wacky word in rhyme
and feel free to suggest words for me to rhyme some future time!

17 comments:

  1. Never heard that word
    But it certaintly isn't abusrd
    For it is all too true
    And that is just what they do

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    1. It's a pretty interesting word which I had (also) never heard. Thanks for popping in! :)

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  2. How about incongruent? Splendid word one of my favourites!

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    1. Oooohh. That would be a fun one to try to rhyme! I've added it to my possible future words list. :)

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  3. in some parts of this world it is also a synonym for democracy ~ well written Rachel

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    1. I knew someone would agree they are synonyms! :)

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  4. lovely - just lovely - of course, they're synonyms!

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    1. Glad you found it lovely! Thanks for visiting me. :)

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  5. ha..never heard that word before..so thanks for providing the link...and sad when official positions are used for personal gain...happens way too often all around the globe..

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    1. I'm glad to be helping expand vocabularies. :) Glad you like the word.

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  6. Sad but true
    Nice rhyme, too
    Peace, Linda

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  7. yep....is that what they are calling our brand of government now? smiles....

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    1. Well, I believe so far it has only been used to refer to far more corrupt governments than ours... :)

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  8. Never heard that word before! Cute write!

    @AudreyHowitt

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  9. I'd never heard that word before either but I LOVE it, and you used it so well!!

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Rhyming or not, I would like a lot to hear the thoughts my words brought...