It was Kalmbach

Posted by Bob on October 19, 2003

In Reply to: Whole enchilada posted by Bob on October 17, 2003

: : : : What is the origin of this phrase, please?

: : : It comes from the Mexican dish 'enchilada' and means 'all of it'.

: : : Troll?

: : I don't think so. I would agree that it is obvious that the saying came from the Mexican dish. However, I thought that the poster was questioning why the phrase uses that particular dish as opposed to others. Anyone?

: Someone in the Nixon administration used this phrase on one of the notorious tapes, and it became popular. I forget who exactly.

It was Herb Kalmbach, talking on the phone to Nixon's assistant John Erlichmann. 3 criminals, among the many in the most corrupt administration in U.S. history. Up until now.

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