D: Turning point. The Japanese lost 322 aircrafts and most of their navy fleet.
Basically it's a key to candidates because it is considered to influence the overall result of the president election. Democratic and Republicans both have a good chance to gain a win.
In the old times, it was used as a word for a pirate or a robber, while in the modern era, it is someone who engages in long speeches in order to prevent a bill from being voted. He essentially steals time from the parliament.
to make war and give away places which in plain terms is too empoverish the nation