Red Tape = Frustrating Obligatory Bureaucracy

May 25, 2008

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

All of the terms examined in 2008 will be in the realm of politics.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Earmarking” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-red-tape

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Earmarks = Gateway to the Congressional Pork Trough

May 18, 2008

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

All of the terms examined in 2008 will be in the realm of politics.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Earmarking” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-earmarks1

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Pork Barrel = Old Fashioned Patronage

May 11, 2008

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

All of the terms examined in 2008 will be in the realm of politics.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Pork Barrel” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-pork-barrel.pdf

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DNC Credentials Committee = Validation of Delegates

May 4, 2008

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

All of the terms examined in 2008 will be in the realm of politics.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “DNC Credentials Committee” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-dnc-credentials-committee.pdf

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Published in: on May 4, 2008 at 3:36 am Leave a Comment