I can see these hacks winking and giggling at each other each time they say that.
In Star Trek II (Wrath of Kahn - the best of the series), when Kirk says “by the book” it’s code to mean he’s lying. 
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And that was FICTION, much like what you’re spinning now
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Superior argument here, sir
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When Obama says it, it means he is putting the country first and trying to maintain the integrity of the Justice System. When Trump says it, everyone assumes he is referring to "Art of the Deal" and is trying to con them.
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Bwahaha - ROTFL
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You're citing Star Trek 2 as evidence now? Good luck with that.
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Trump hasn’t even read the book
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