This is a phrase which I have used for most of my life. It came up recently in reference to the Romney (fill in the word) tax plan.

I ran into a younger man when I was working at Purdue who did not know the origin of it. How many folks here know the term and where it came from?

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.