District of Corruption (Washington, D.C. nickname)
The United States capital of Washington, District of Columbia ("DC"), has been nicknamed the "District of Corruption" since at least 1951. The "District of Corruption"…
District of Criminals (Washington, D.C. nickname)
The United States capital of Washington, District of Columbia ("DC"), has been nicknamed the "District of Criminals" since at least 1992. The "criminals" term usually…
District of Cunts (Washington, D.C. nickname)
The United States capital of Washington, District of Columbia ("DC"), has been nicknamed the "District of Cunts" since at least 2009. The nickname was popularized on the…
Ditcher, Quick & Hyde (fictitious divorce law firm)
"Dewey, Cheatham & Howe" is a jocular fictitious law/accounting/consulting firm name. "Ditcher, Quick & Hyde" is a jocular fictitious divorce law firm name.…
Dittohead (Ditto Head)
Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh often had callers who were very happy to be on the air to talk with him; Limbaugh would tell the callers "ditto," or that he was also happy…
Division, Exclusion and Inequality (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or DEI backronym)
"Division, Exclusion and Inequality" (a backronym or back acronym of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or DEI) has been printed on many images. The backronym reflects a belief that DEI…
Division, Exclusion and Intolerance (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or DEI backronym)
"Division, Exclusion and Intolerance" is a backronym or back acronym of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (or DEI). The backronym reflects a belief that DEI rewards people based on a…
DLTDHYOTWO (Don’t Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out)
"Don't let the door hit you on the way out" is a sarcastic expression said to someone in business or in politics who is leaving business or politics. A spring door can hit someone in…
Do-Nothing Congress
The 80th United States Congress (March 3, 1947-January 3, 1949), controlled by the Republicans, was frequently called by the minority Democrats as the "Do-Nothing Congress." The term…
Doc Shock
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") was widely promoted by President Barack Obama with, "If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor. Period."…
Doctor of Democracy
Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh first called himself the "Doctor of Democracy" in April 1993. The title was meant to show that Limbaugh promotes freedom and liberty…
Dog and Phoney Show (Dog and Phony Show)
Politics has sometimes been called a "dog and pony show." This is sometimes also expressed as "dog and phony show" (or "dog and phoney show"), describing an event…
Dog and Phony Show (Dog and Phoney Show)
Politics has sometimes been called a "dog and pony show." This is sometimes also expressed as "dog and phony show" (or "dog and phoney show"), describing an event…
Dogcatcher Elections (“Couldn’t get elected dog catcher”)
Stray dogs were a big problem in the 19th century. A city would elect a "dog catcher" (or "dogcatcher"), who would round up these dogs in a "dog wagon." (A lunch cart…
Dollarocracy
A "dollarocracy" means rule by those people who possess dollars. The term "dollarocracy" was used in the New York (NY) Leader in 1855 and the New York (NY) Ledger in 1860.…
Don’t Expect Anything (Drug Enforcement Administration or DEA nickname)
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was formed in 1973 to combat drug smuggling. The DEA nickname "Don't Expect Anything" has been cited in print since at least 1988. The…
Don’t Expect Intelligence (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or DEI backronym)
"Don't Expect Intelligence" (a backronym or back acronym of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or DEI) has been printed on many images. The backronym reflects a belief that DEI rewards…
Don’t Expect Protection (Department of Environmental Protection or DEP nickname)
New York City has a Department of Environmental Protectionn (DEP); many states also have DEPs. DEP has been nicknamed "Don't Expection Protection" by many activists who claim that…
Donkeycrat (donkey + Democrat)
"Donkeycrat" (Democratic donkey + Democrat) is an infrequently used and generally derogatory term for a Democrat. "Donkeycrat" has been cited in print since at least 1929. 27…
Donor Maintenance
The term "donor maintenance" became news during the Presidential administration of Bill Clinton. Bob Woodward wrote in the Washington (DC) Post on March 2, 1997: "While Clinton…