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This is appropriate since elections are coming up:

Pap
(noun)

1. Soft or semiliquid food, as for infants.
2. Something lacking real value or substance and considered to be unsuitable for the minds of adults.
3. Slang. Money and favors obtained as political patronage.

Usage (the dictionary helped me with this one): "uncouth, self-seeking politicians primarily interested in patronage, privilege, and pap" (Fiorello LaGuardia).

Okay, I'll make my own:
These political ads like to accuse the opposing candidate of accepting pap.

Does anyone actually use this term? Maybe we should. American Heritage Dictionary mo-fo's!

Word of the week! My new English-major nerd feature!

I picked this one because it's fun to say.

lascivious:
(adjective)
1. Of or characterized by lust, lewd
2. Exciting sexual desires

Usage: Sister Mary Margaret was shocked by Father John's lascivious advances.