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Date Posted: Wednesday, August12, 08:17:pm
Author: Just Askin'
Subject: Re: Attn: Mr. Emberger
In reply to: dont know. 's message, "Re: Attn: Mr. Emberger" on Wednesday, August12, 07:49:pm

It is roumored, in this Burgh the gossip is more often correct than no. So why are they trying to pull the wool over our eyes. Does he have a dastardly deed to complete before moving on? In these questionable times with so many suspected irregularities why keep him here, take his keys and ID send him on his way. Why did Douglas hang on? What questionable deeds did he do before leaving?

Pulling the wool over your eyes
Meaning
To deceive, to hoodwink.

Origin
The natural assumption is that this phrase derives from the wearing of woollen wigs, which were fashionable for both men and women in the 16th and 17th centuries. The phrase itself is of 19th century American origin. The earliest example that I can find of it in print is from the Milwaukee Daily Sentinel And Gazette, October 1839:

"And we ask one question that they dare not firmly answer, whether they are not now making a tolerable attempt to pull the wool over the eyes of the people."

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