Gridlock

'Gridlock' refers to a major traffic jam when no one can move. It has also been used the American political scene as if late.

Example:
-Gridlock traffic! Happy Monday.
-Ugh.

Living under a rock

If you are 'living under a rock,' it means that have not been paying very close attention to what's been happening (especially in the world) around you.

Example:
-I just can't comprehend how anyone could be an undecided voter at this point!
-They must be living under a rock!

Bleeding-heart liberal

A "bleeding-heart liberal' can be used in a derogatory way to describe someone who cares about issues such as peace, the environment, equality, justice and animal rights. However, some so-called 'bleeding-heart liberals' embrace the term.

Example:
-There goes your sister, off to another one of her protests. Bleeding-heart liberal.
-Oh, be quiet, dad! You should respect her for standing up for what she believes in!