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Line 22: − *"To equate paid political commercials with 'free speech' is an oxymoron."<ref>From a letter to the editor, "Beware the Toxic Content of Political Ads," Doris K. Miller, October 27, 1994, p. A28</ref> − * ''Economic Democrat'' - Republicans say that this phrase is an oxymoron, lambasting Democrats' preference for high tax rates. − * ''Liberal Democrat'' - Conservatives say that, since classical liberalism means less government interference, the phrase is an oxymoron. − * ''Compassionate Conservative'' - Democrats say that this phrase is an oxymoron, suggesting that Republicans fail to show compassion for the common man. − * ''Creationist Scientist'' - Since many think [[Creationism]] is not science, it is claimed that this is an oxymoron.
remove examples that are needlessly political
Examples of the modern, joking usage:
Examples of the modern, joking usage:
* ''Heroic villain'' - Since villains are bad, calling one heroic is an oxymoron.
* ''Heroic villain'' - Since villains are bad, calling one heroic is an oxymoron.