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i approve this message

a phrase said by candidates for federal office to show their consent to comply with the elective law passed in 2002; now becoming used for other offices too, not just federal offices

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  • USA started using this phrase in political advertisings so opposing candidates wouldn't create false ads claiming that their opponent said something they didn't say, agree with or approve of
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At the end of the commercial to try to get votes, the person running for office said, "I approve this message"

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

Modified by TriplePurple on August 25, 2024

Additional definitions for 'i approve this message':

I approve this messagea phrase said after or before one makes a declaration to attach a mock solemnity to a strongly held belief
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Yo apruebo este mensaje

J'approuve ce message

jeg godkjenner denne meldingen

bu mesajı onaylıyorum

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