so-called "compassionate conservatism" healthcare which in other words illustrates the Dumpublican desire to eliminate subsidized Healthcare to the poorer folks in America, and would also repeal the 3.8 percent Medicaid tax that is surtaxed on investment and dividend income over 200k (and .9 percent on ordinary income over 200k). These taxes have helped fund subsidies to the poorer sick people, but are so insignificant to the wealthy in terms of affecting their quality of life (I would know). Republicans like to say it's better for everyone, but mainly it will give the wealthy a little more money, and leave many people penniless and sick.
Donald Trump promised his grand plan of Trumpcare to make healthcare better for all Americans, even though it is a deceptive misnomer that would screw many of the less fortunate and slightly benefit the wealthy.
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.
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.
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing peecalculus.