Gale False Wind

(Political) The act of promising the voting public something they want, just to gain popularity and votes, or simply to use ones own political position for personal gain or financial reward.

"I don't believe they'll ever get that business back off the ground even with his support. Sounds like a load of Gale False Wind to me!"

"Gale False Wind eh?... I hear that's like colic, but much more painful."