I remember first hearing it over 50 years ago...

I remember first hearing it over 50 years ago...
by Kbyrnes (2021-12-01 13:16:40)

In reply to: Outstanding post except your use of Chinaman posted by dulac89

...(Jaysus, Mary & Joseph, that's a long time ago, sort of).

Anyway, the ward heelers in Chicago's 19th used the phrase to mean someone's clout/connection, but I doubt I've heard it used in decades, except in private conversations over drinks on Western Avenue with older-timers than me ("Studs Casey? Wasn't his [guy] from Ed Kelly's organization?"). Now people will just say, so-and-so's clout.

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In the military, it is having a “Rabbi.” * - usmcirish 2021-12-01 13:40:02
I firtst heard it in Chicago - ACross 2021-12-01 13:22:46
- To be clear, mocking the Irish is always acceptable. Also - dulac89 2021-12-01 19:22:07