2 definitions by JSC66Austin
The public flogging that takes place on C-SPAN of government officials, corporate bigshots, et al. Usually manifested in the form of relentless, fact-based interrogation by Members of Congress on unsuspecting (yet arrogant) government officials appearing before Congressional subcommittees when they try to pull a fast one by spouting fuzzy logic to defend/justify their reasoning for inane decisions that would inevitably harm American citizens and their descendants. (e.g., knuckleheaded spending programs, tax increases, etc.)
Search YouTube for "Rep Paul Ryan questions OMB Peter Orszag on President Obama's budget savings" .... Orszag undeniably received a "C-SPANking (Root: C-SPANk)" from by Rep "Bulldog" Ryan...he was owned!
by JSC66Austin August 27, 2009
The politically correct version of the more coarse "brain-fart" - suitable for use in business settings, testifying before Senate subcommittees, public speaking engagements or other instances where "brain-fart" might prove to be offensive to sensitive parties.
"I apologize, Senator, my recollection as to how the three billion dollars was misappropriated escapes me at the moment - I'm sure it must be here somewhere - I'm clearly suffering from intracranial flatulation."
by JSC66Austin August 27, 2009