" regressions "

 [ "Regressive" ]

1: Typically used derisively to imply another's political beliefs are primitive or backward. Of a Conservative: One who is so conservative, they wish to move things backward in time instead of merely keeping things the same/progressing very slowly. Of a Liberal or Progressive: A Liberal or Progressive who believes they are in favor of individual rights and freedoms, yet advocates policies that actually suppress individual rights. A result of over-zealous and incorrect application of the concept of "political correctness"

  * e.g.,  ... Conservative: We should lower the nation's budget deficit 

 [ "Regression" ]

1: A stress-related defense mechanism. Involves reverting to immature behavior when presented with a stressful situation or hurtful information.

  * e.g.,  ... The Europeans were very regressive when they realised that Paris and London had been replaced by New York and Rio de Janiero. 

 [ "Regressive" ]

1: A person who consciously chooses to reject scientific progress due to personal beliefs, regardless of empirical evidence.

  * e.g.,  ... Karen is such a regressive, she refuses to vaccinate her kids because she thinks it will make them autistic. 

 [ "regressive" ]

1: Opposite of progressive. One who is opposed to women's rights, minority rights, universal civil rights, religious freedom, freedom of dissent, universal equality, and cares little to nothing for his fellow man.

  * e.g.,  ... Much as Wal-Mart "rolls back" prices, regressives "roll back" freedoms. 

 [ "regressive" ]

2: In favor of widening the economic divide and eventual elimination of the middle class. In sum, one who believes society ought undo all progress made since 1920 and go back to the 19th century.

 [ "regressive" ]

3: Currently in control of the federal government.

 [ "Regression" ]

1: Roleplay in some way pertaining to age. Sometimes this is "infantilism", which is adults acting as babies. There are all ages.. this can also include schoolgirl or schoolboy with headmaster or headmistress, and every conceivable age in between.

  * e.g.,  ... John: Is my little girl ready to play with the big-boys? 

 [ "Regressive" ]

1: Those who have hijacked the meaning of conservatism and screwed up the Republican brand, like most GOP primary voters these days. That base: "an excitable, overlapping assortment of Fox News friends, Limbaugh dittoheads, Tea Party animals, war whoopers, nativists, Christianist fundamentalists, à la carte Catholics (anti-abortion, yes; anti-torture, no), anti-Rooseveltians (Franklin and Theodore), global-warming denialists, post-Confederate white Southrons, creationists, birthers, market idolaters, Europe demonizers, and gun fetishists."

  * e.g.,  ... If you are Liberal or Progressive, don't forget to spring ahead 1 hour tonight. If you are Regressive, forget it. You folks have fallen so far behind that 1 hour won't make much difference. 

 [ "regressive" ]

1: A person who believes that black people are not racist because of slavery, Islam is a peaceful religion, Muslims are peaceful (even the criminal ones), and white people are racist. Also a person who usually criticise Christianity (or not) and not Islam.

  * e.g.,  ... If you believe that black lives matter, you are a regressive. 

 [ "regressive" ]

1: A false progressive who rejects progress.

  * e.g.,  ... A so-called progressive who claims to support Bernie Sanders, but does not support the progress Bernie accomplished in the Democratic Platform, attacks the candidate Bernie has endorsed, and assists Donald Trump is a regressive. 

 [ "regressive" ]

1: A person who don't believe progress means granting rights to dangerous minorities. A decent person.

  * e.g.,  ... Commie:God is regressive. 

 [ "age regression" ]

1: Age regression is when somebody reverts to a child-like state of mind, often as a coping mechanism for things like PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Basically age regressors are more at-peace and worry-free whilst in "little space" (A term for when one is in said mindset). These people simply need breaks from the stress of being old and often have a childish personality even outside of regression (Though sometimes it's not as obvious).

  * e.g.,  ... Hey, so why does she sleep with so many stuffed animals? Oh, she's just an age regressor. How cute! Bro, what's with the pacifier? You a baby now or something? 

 [ "age regression" ]

2: Contrary to popular belief, age regression is NOT a kink or even related to sexual intercourse whatsoever. Some age regressors refer to themselves as littles and to their significant other as "Daddy", "Mommy", or just as their "Caregiver" Since they'd typically take care of their "Little" as if they're an actual child.

  * e.g.,  ... Kinda, I'm regressing right now.