Ex-minion and I were trying to come up with an analogous period of corruption yesterday. Stevens and Palin aren't even in this league. Huey Long? At least he accomplished some things, and people liked him. Ulysses S. Grant? Drunk and incompetent, closer. Really though, I think we're into full on Boss Hogg territory.
Am I supposed to be changing my clothes a lot? Is that the helpful thing to do?
Anya ,'Storyteller'
Natter 62: The 62nd Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
brenda m - Dec 10, 2008 3:20:04 am PST #5208 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
sumi - Dec 10, 2008 4:02:22 am PST #5209 of 10002
Art Crawl!!!
Man, I slipped and fell INSIDE my building on my way to my office this morning.
I am v. klutzy. Although, I think I must have had some snow or ice stuck to the bottom of my boot.
It felt pretty spectacular but nobody saw it. (I am not injured. I don't think.)
Was US Grant greedy? AND incompetent? And extremely arrogant?
I think Blago is in his own league in this.
Laura - Dec 10, 2008 4:18:28 am PST #5210 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
It really is astonishing. It will be interesting to see what the defense will be, but insanity or substance abuse seem to be the only options.
Be careful, Sumi.
Toddson - Dec 10, 2008 4:25:28 am PST #5211 of 10002
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Perhaps he could consult with DC's former mayor (and current councilman) Marion Barry? the one who, when caught on tape with crack, maintained his innocence and said "the bitch set me up". (After his release from prison, there was a convoy - with chartered buses - of people escorting him home in triumph.)
Jesse - Dec 10, 2008 4:30:32 am PST #5212 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Holy crap, I just got the nicest email from my Big Boss. I would print it out if our network weren't all kerfluey!
sumi - Dec 10, 2008 4:36:56 am PST #5213 of 10002
Art Crawl!!!
Well, trust me, the people of the state of Illinois already disliked Blago. They will not support him happily should he triumph.
Frankenbuddha - Dec 10, 2008 4:39:38 am PST #5214 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Congrats, Sparky on the Sparkette on the way!
Sparky1 - Dec 10, 2008 4:41:41 am PST #5215 of 10002
Librarian Warlord
Thank-you! (It has been know in our house as Fetusfras and Babyfras, to go with the dog's name [Sassafras])
Kat - Dec 10, 2008 4:43:54 am PST #5216 of 10002
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Oh Sparky, congratulations. That's fantastic!
sarameg - Dec 10, 2008 4:47:18 am PST #5217 of 10002
Congratulations, Sparky!