"In the literal sense, it refers to a duck which is unable to keep up with its flock, making it a target for predators." Thanks, Wikipedia.
@apeterka How does that refer to congress, though (apart from the lame part)?
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@lawrencehurley First used in 1863 in the congressional record to refer to "broken-down politicians," says Wikipedia. -
@apeterka ah, strange then that it only refers to a few months every two years! - End of conversation
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