Douche-bag Republican Senator from Iowa who is the Chairman of the Senate Judicial Committee. Typically Grassley follows the official party line and doesn't seem to have any original thoughts of his own.
Immediately following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Mitch McConnell announced that the Senate would not confirm any replacement until after the next election likely meaning there will be a vacancy left unfilled for at least a year. Charles Grassley of course instantly fell in line and refused to even hold hearings.
Lady Isabella bid me invite. “Lambkin, put down thy grossmesser and crease my gown” she said softly. “I believe you err, me lady. Thou yearnth me blade. Thou have it!” said I. We banged so hard the UPS guy heard us.
1. A precedent for the exclusive use of partisan politics when determining whether a nominee to the Supreme Court should be confirmed.
2. An excuse for those who wish to ignore their responsibilities without facing consequences.
Established by Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa, when as Chair of the Judiciary Committee led the unprecedented obstruction of a nominee to the Supreme Court.
Senators referenced the Grassley rule as justification to oppose the President's nomination to the Supreme Court.
Mom: Timmy, did you do your homework?
Timmy (playing video games): Nah
Mom: Did you take out the trash?
Timmy (still playing games): Nah Mom
Mom: Why not?
Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.