Is It A Co-winky-dink?

[BigV]

Certainly you, DanaC, understand that term. Unless, as a Yank, I am abusing it. Doesn't it come from your side of the pond? As a reference to someone in government but out of power or out of the spotlight who'd rather heckle unhelpfully than cooperate? One who lobs bombs from the back benches?

[DanaC]

yes it does come from over here BigV, it just refers to a Member of parliament who is not on the front bench a member of the cabinet or shadow cabinet).....I was making a rather crude joke, you'll have to forgive me :P

[MaggieL]

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Is it a coincidence that the conservatives have been virtually silent since the election?

Just waiting to see how the Dems handle their newfound power. This should be quite a show, starting with Pelosi assembling her team to combat the "Republican Culture of Corruption"...first Murtha and now Hastings.

Surely a role can be found for William "Frozen Assets" Jefferson?

[Griff]

Originally Posted by MaggieL

Just waiting to see how the Dems handle their newfound power. This should be quite a show, starting with Pelosi assembling her team to combat the "Republican Culture of Corruption"...first Murtha and now Hastings.

Surely a role can be found for William "Frozen Assets" Jefferson?

They aren't even giving the appearance of trying... you almost admire their candor.