What does the word "metooism" mean? ?

Question

As for the war, Dewey would not alter the basic strategy but would fight it better -- a type of "metooism" ridiculed by the Democrats.

Answer 1

metooism- in this sentence, it means that Dewey would use a duplicate of the "basic strategy" that apparently the Democrats do not like  

Answer 2

–noun

1. the adopting of policies, methods, products, etc., similar or identical to those of a peer, rival, or competitor.

2. the practice of making a product, offering a service, etc., that attempts to duplicate one that is established.

[Origin: 1945–50; me-too + -ism]

—Related forms

me-tooer, noun

me-tooist, adjective, noun

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Answer 3

The practice of forming your ideals or living under the influence of what other people are doing, or consider cool at any given moment.

A theory that ultimate reality lies within a realm subscribing to the commonplace or ordinary. If five others are doing it, it must be great!

A practice that affirms the preeminent value of whatever is popular with the general public at a specific time and place.

For example, your friends start reading books about birds. You start reading bird books too, only because your friends are doing it.

Answer 4

1. the adopting of policies, methods, products, etc., similar or identical to those of a peer, rival, or competitor.  

2. the practice of making a product, offering a service, etc., that attempts to duplicate one that is established.