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shuffleing the deck 

In theory it is possible that whilst 'shuffling' a deck of cards, that the cards could be set into certain favourable positions; this expression is based upon such a premise.

Said when there is a suspicion that an outcome has been obtained in a prearranged fashion, usually by a specific person, directly involved.
Bob was an expert at shuffleing the deck; he got the two hot chicks on his team, again!

comment: Hey bro, the NZ Labour party managed to get elected again in 2008 for a 4th term with their infamous tax rebate.
response: shuffleing the deck man

Shuffling the deck 

When you fart for 5 seconds, or longer
I’m surprised that after shuffling the deck, I don’t have shit in my pants

it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic 

Actually means: actions taken solely for the feeling (or the appearance) of doing something about an unavoidable situation; actions that not only accomplish nothing but *blatantly* accomplish nothing.
"Oh, look, now GM is trying to fire Wagoner. It's like shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic."

it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic 

A phrase used to describe a situation that is:

a) almost near impossible
b) awkward/tricky
c) difficult

Stemming from the movie, Titanic, where shuffling deck chairs on the sinking ship would have been tricky.
Teacher: I'm trying to get my students to quieten down...it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic.