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[JBaymore]

Most modern slang expressions are a complete mystery to anyone over 30 of any nationality.

Word!

best,

..............john

[ATI_7500]

Did you understand what a "flip flop" is?

It's a cheap rubber sandal worn to the beach or swimming pool that makes a slapping sound against the heel as the wearer walks.

Huaaaaaaargh! Those things are extremely popular here during the summer months...I can't see them anymore!

In politics it refers to someone who flips from one position to another and flops back again.

Same like "doing a Kerry"??

[jordonj]

You live in GERMANY!!!

What do you care!?

[Felix/FFDS]

If one is a politician, "flip-flopping" is an art.  Some have a greater capacity for it and are "statesmen".  Those who don't have a flair for it are "politicians" ...

When caught in a flip-flop, I merely state that the answer I gave was not to the question asked.

[WebbPA]

Knowing that this is a non-political forum I tried to keep my response from targeting any particular party or candidate.

In the current American presidential race, Mr. Bush's party has accused Mr. Kerry of "flip flopping", or taking inconsistent stands on issues.

[Mr.Ray_Ban]

You live in GERMANY!!!

What do you care!?

If you mean the election that