unexamined support
[/ˌʌnɪɡˈzæmɪnd səˈpɔrt/]
noun phrasepl: unexamined supports
apoio não examinado
1. Support or backing given to a person, idea, or cause without critical analysis, investigation, or reflection on its merits or consequences
The politician enjoyed unexamined support from voters who never questioned his actual policies.
O político desfrutava de apoio não examinado de eleitores que nunca questionavam suas políticas reais.
2. Acceptance of something as valid without scrutiny or logical examination
Unexamined support for traditions can perpetuate harmful practices.
O apoio não examinado a tradições pode perpetuar práticas prejudiciais.
This term is frequently used in academic, political, and philosophical contexts in both Brazil and the USA to critique passive acceptance of ideas without critical evaluation. In Brazilian politics, it often refers to populist appeal, while in American discourse it's commonly associated with partisan loyalty or social media-driven consensus.
NYC Slang
blind ride / going along with it
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