Since when did "put lipstick ona pig" become a much used phrase in politics.

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I don't get it, just tuned in to the news..is it similar to that phrase "you can't polish a turd"?

when McCain used it first!

Yes that is what amused me when the BBc just showes a clip of McCain using it to describe Hilary or her policies. It must be a well used insult in the states!

Was he speaking of his running mate?

I think so Turkey. I think polishing a turd (or shit shining ) is worse than pigs in lipstick.

They are obsessed with animals in lipstick , it was a pitbull last week!

Mmm, it sounds like McCain is just transferring his own feelings about his previous opponent here. Obama was talking about a policy, not an individual.

Hope this comes right back to bite McCain on the bum.

My 3 year old thought this was great, kept repeating it in the car

I wear lipstick

pmsl pigstyle

is this you

Close twinset....

I've never heard of it myself, But I have heard the phrase ( alot and mainly north ( manchester and nottingham )

"she's like a pit pony with lipstick " used to describe a bit of an unattractive lady...

I am a little more like this

the whole world is going pig lipstick mad

Think this is more me

And remember the lovely Miss Piggy...

This must be the most intellectual political debate mumsnet has ever seen.

snurk