It seems Major is also 'a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs'; and that's the top definition for statesman, so presumably that's where the link is.
Funnily enough, I can't find the definition 'unprincipled dickhead and shameless opportunist'.See also new labour pain.
WordNet has a fairly random set of persons. See the definitions court.
WeirdNet, 2nd definition: 'a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs'.Maybe this is a cunning joke about his reputation for spin.
It seems Major is also 'a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs'; and that's the top definition for statesman, so presumably that's where the link is.
Funnily enough, I can't find the definition 'unprincipled dickhead and shameless opportunist'.
See also new labour pain.
WordNet has a fairly random set of persons. See the definitions court.
WeirdNet, 2nd definition: 'a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs'.
Maybe this is a cunning joke about his reputation for spin.