Benchslap (judicial bench + bitchslap)
A "benchslap" (judicial bench + bitchslap) is when a judge slaps down someone (such as a lawyer, another judge or the government) orally in court or in a written judicial opinion. The…
Bidenflation or Bidinflation (U.S. President Joe Biden + inflation)
"Bidenflation" or "Bidinflation" (U.S. President Joe Biden + inflation) is a political term that has been popular with President Joe Biden's opponents (Republicans).…
Bidinflation or Bidenflation (U.S. President Joe Bidwen + inflation)
"Bidenflation" or "Bidinflation" (U.S. President Joe Biden + inflation) is a political term that has been popular with President Joe Biden's opponents (Republicans).…
Big Apple (USS Appalachian, 1946)
The USS Appalachian was launched on January 29, 1943. From May-July 1946, the ship served as headquarters for press representatives reporting on Operation Crossroads, the atomic bomb tests carried…
Big Apple (Yeaju-Dake Escarpment, Battle of Okinawa, 1945)
The Battle of Okinawa, in June 1945, was one of the last battles of World War II. A ridge on the Yeaju-Dake Escarpment was dubbed the "Big Apple," and it was reported in newspapers on…
Big Apple Ball (Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration, 2017)
There were three official inaugural balls in January 2017 to celebrate the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. An unofficial ball, called DeploraBall, was probably the most famous ball. A…
Big Apple Church (Manhattan branch of New York City Church of Christ, 2012-present)
The New York City Church of Christ (originally known as the Central Park Church of Christ) began in June 1983. The "Big Apple Church" is the Manhattan branch. "Welcome to…
Big Tent
Both Republicans and Democrats used to hold many tent meetings; the terms "Republican tent" and "Democratic tent" were used metaphorically to represent the party and its…
Big Three (Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security)
The "Big Three" entitlement items in the federal budget of the United States are Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Many political observers believe that the "Big Three"…
Big Ugly (New York State budget process nickname)
The New York State budget process in Albany, New York, has been called the "Big Ugly." The name comes from the 1990 budget deal -- "a 235-page monstrosity accurately dubbed 'the…
Big White (White House nickname)
The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States (and family). The blog Michelle Obama's Mirror satirically covers the activities of the first lady of the United…
Bigger Apple (Manhattan Institute newsletter)
The Manhattan Institute is a conservative American think tank focused on domestic policy and urban affairs, located at 52 Vanderbilt Avenue in Manhattan. In 2020, the Manhattan Institute started…
Biocrat (biology + bureaucrat)
"Biocracy" (biology + -cracy) was coined in 1933 by Dr. William Bradford Cannon (1871-1945) of Harvard Medical School. According to an article in the February 10, 1933 Harvard Crimson,…
Biostitute (biologist + prostitute)
A "biostitute" (biologist + prostitute) is a person who works for an industry such as Big Ag (agriculture), Big Oil, Big Pharma (pharmaceuticals) or Big Tobacco and is paid to defend the…
Birkenstock Liberal
Birkenstock is a brand name of sandals and other shoes; they became popular in the United States in the 1990s. The term "Birkenstock (-wearing) liberal" became popular in 2003, when…
Birther or Birfer (presidential citizenship skeptic)
Only a natural born citizen can become the president of the United States. President Barack Obama had a father from Kenya and some people believed that Obama was born in Kenya, making him…
Black Budget
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Black budget A black budget is a budget that is secretly collected from the overall income of a nation, a corporation, a society of any form, a national…
Black Independence Day (June 19th)
"Black Independence Day" (formerly called "Negro Independence Day") is June 19th, also called "Juneteenth". Other names for this day are Emancipation Day,"…
Black-Robed Gang (court judges)
The court dress of judges in the United States usually consists of black robes. The term "black-robed gang" refers to a court -- usually the United States Supreme Court -- and is a thinly…
Blameocracy (blame + democracy); Blameocrat (blame + bureaucrat)
A "blameocracy" (blame + democracy) is when one political party blames another political party for seemingly all of the country's problems, or when a president blames the previous…