ClimateJuly 17, 2026
marionette
/ˌmæriəˈnɛt/
Definition
A person or group whose actions are controlled by another, implying they lack independent agency and serve the interests of a hidden power.
Etymology
Derived from the French 'marionnette,' which was originally a diminutive form of the name 'Marie,' referring to small figures of the Virgin Mary used in puppet shows.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe politicians who act as subordinates to fossil fuel interests, suggesting they are being manipulated to carry out specific agendas.
Trump can’t stop the clean-energy future, but he’s striving to screw American workers and businesses out of our share of it
Read the full article ↗Daily Kos