Katie and the others have agreed that my record of these events should moved to its own blog.
So the new blog is called: DMVUnited.blogspot.com. Bookmark it!
So go there for further updates.
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The Price of Democracy: Katie’s Back
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. — Unknown
To those of who regularly keep up with this blog, in August 2006, a congressional intern by the name of “Katie” somehow got in contact with me about a corrupt congressman from Indiana. As some of you have wrongly guessed, she is not the “elf princess” so-called soul mate that I was supposed to meet in the Summer of 2007.
So, what is my point? As you are about to find out, there is a connection between the two.
I recieved a call from Katie. It seems that she is working for one of Democratic Presidential campaigns. Of course, I can’t mention which one. She told me to meet her at a cafe on H Street NE. I cannot mention which one.
When I stepped inside the cafe, I saw her staring intently into her laptop with those same deep hazel eyes. Her waif-ish figure filled out since the last time I saw her. Still fit and trim except there’s more cleavage and she’s got ass. Her Jewish side was winning over her Irish side. Her hair was no longer dark blond. It was dark red. The same frecked, fair skinned girl. She had on a gray, hoodie with those tight, dark, blue jeans that were painted on her. In fact, if I didn’t know who I was looking at, I would have mistaken her for a younger, redheaded Tina Fey.
“Well, it’s been a long time, stranger.”, I said.
“I know. It’s been about a year or so.” She got up and embraced me. I felt her tight curves as I hugged her. I didn’t want to let her go. She felt it too. “I miss you too, Francwa.”
“Oh, sorry.”
“No need to apologize.”
“Can I have a green tea and a crossiant?”, I told the waiter.
“So, what’s up? What’s with the glasses and the hair?”
“Have you ever heard of the sexy librarian look?”
“Yes, geek girl chic. I’ve always liked it.”
“I know. I got tired of the dark blonde hair. I wanted to do something different. I’m glad you like it.”
“Why are you here?” I buttered my crossiant and sipped my green tea.
“That elf princess you wrote about? I know her. We met in Chicago during a campaign drive last year.”
“So?”
“She’s dangerous, Francwa. Just let this one go. She and some of her people are planning to attack you.”
“Well, I actually was going to let her go. Now, who is she and when is she coming here?”
“Elina Vasques. She’s already here and she’s mad. I’m trying to calm her down, but she’s not listening and returning my calls.”
“Shit. Why does that name sound familiar? I’m going to have call my crew.”
“You have a crew?”
“Hell, yeah. The Anacostia Diaries has a special operations group. It’s similar to the A-Team, Scooby Doo Crew or the Justice League.”
She laughed. “Okay. I get it. The Scooby Doo thing is funny though. Does that make me Velma?”
“We already have someone with that role. I have an excellent role for you though.”
I called JTW. “Yeah, man. Katie’s back.” I told him the whole situation.
“Man, we can’t keep doing this shit.”
“Come on. Call the others. This is the fight that we’ve been waiting for.”
“We ain’t superheroes, nigga.”
“I know. Let’s try to save the world again. One more time. You told me not to give up the blog.”
“The blog, not this dumb ass superhero shit.”
“If Elina Vasques succeeds, you know as well as I do that all bets are off. This country is bullshit, but its the only one we got.”
“There you go with that patriotic shit. Alright nigga. I’ll call up everybody.”
“Thank you, man.” He hung up.
Her deep hazel eyes looked me up and down like a piece of steak. I could tell she was impressed. “Wow, you have changed quite a bit.”
“Not really. How I feel about you hasn’t changed.”
“We need to get going. I see that black SUV again.”
“Those idiots with sunglasses are actually on our side. I think it’s my friend at the NSA who sent them.”
“What does the NSA have to do with you?”
“Where are you staying?”
“Why?”
“You know why. You felt it when you hugged me. It’s been a long time.”
“I want to be with you too, but…”
“What? Are you with someone else?”
“It’s not exclusive. I mean, our relationship is open.”
“I see. Then there shouldn’t be any problem.”
“If you want some that bad, all you had to do was call me. I would have come and visited you.”
“I didn’t have your number. Not to mention you said that we couldn’t see each other any more.”
“You had my email.”
“You got me. I’ve been very busy lately. This blog is draining me.”
“Whatever happened to Miss S?”
“She did not like the blog because she claimed I curse too much. She was pregnant. She and her fiance, Mark got married. She probably done had the child by now. She’s a total bitch any way. I’m glad she left. She was lazy. She never did anything!”
“I saw your video on YouTube. I thought it was good.”
“I know it was a cheesy ass video.”
“Are you ready?”
“Yeah. Let’s go.”
I need to dust off my black trench coat.
Yet Another DC Statehood Bill
Is it democracy or demo-crazy?
This is the bill that never ends,
Yes, it goes on and on, my friend
Some people started passing it not knowing what it was,
And they’ll continue passing it forever just because…
(The lyrics and the chorus to this song are the same.)
Yes, your humble blogger was there in the Cannon House Caucus Room sitting there listening to DC Vote and eating the Hors D’Oeuvres of tiny muffins and fruit. And drinking the cranberry juice. You cranberry juice is good for you. (And no, I am not on my period. I am a man!)
I heard a passionate, inspirational sermon from the DC Council Chairman Vincent Gray. If I had just walked into the event, I would have thought that he was mayor of this city instead of Mayor Fenty. His speech was so good, I was clapping and cheering “Amen, Brother!” I thought it was Sunday mornin’. Mmm, Hmm. Yes, suh. Preach on!
This is not to say that “our warrior in Congress”, the Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton herself was a slouch.
Now, down to business. the Honorable Tom Davis from Virginia says that they are “on solid legal ground” in Congress granting DC its full vote in Congress. When congressmen from Virginia talk about being on “solid legal ground”, that really scares me. And for good reason. What does Virginia get out of this deal?
“Things that make you go hmm. Yeah.”
These people mean well, but if we all look deep inside ourselves, we will see the truth.
That Washington, D.C. will never become have equal representation in the United States Congress. Unless the U.S. Constitution is amended to say otherwise. That’s it. Sorry. The truth hurts. If you want to live in a state, move to a state.
Or, do what the founders of this nation did, have a revolution. I don’t DC Vote is going to go that far. They don’t have the balls. Licking the balls of Congress accomplishes nothing!
Wow, that Vincent Gray sure can preach. Amen, Brother Chairman. Amen. Maybe there is hope for D.C.
Amen.
District of Columbia Vote in House of Representatives [Wikipedia]
H.R. 328 – The DC Voting Rights Act of 2007 [DC Vote]
The State of the Lies Address
“The President shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” Article II, Sec. 3, U.S. Constitution
What can I say? This is one of his better speeches. And that is scary.
I will only focus on a few things.
The economy
“A future of hope and opportunity begins with a growing economy — and that is what we have. … Unemployment is low, inflation is low, and wages are rising. This economy is on the move — and our job is to keep it that way, not with more government but with more enterprise.”
Is that so? What explains all the people losing their well-paying jobs to other countries like India and China?
Education
“Five years ago, we rose above partisan differences to pass the No Child Left Behind Act. … And because we acted, students are performing better in reading and math, and minority students are closing the achievement gap.”
“Now the task is to build on this success, without watering down standards … without taking control from local communities … and without backsliding and calling it reform. … And we can make sure our children are prepared for the jobs of the future, and our country is more competitive, by strengthening math and science skills.”
Is he joking? Bush sure has a sense of humor.
Health care
“We must remember that the best health care decisions are made not by government and insurance companies, but by patients and their doctors.”
Now all of a sudden, Republicans want to give all Americans affordable health coverage.
The war on terror
“For all of us in this room, there is no higher responsibility than to protect the people of this country from danger. … To win the war on terror, we must take the fight to the enemy. From the start, America and our allies have protected our people by staying on the offense. The enemy knows that the days of comfortable sanctuary, easy movement, steady financing and free-flowing communications are long over. For the terrorists, life since 9/11 has never been the same.”
Easy movement? Free-flowing communications? Steady financing? I have none of these. Good job, Mr. President. Just one problem: I’M NOT A TERRORIST, YOU FUCKING IDIOT!
Iraq and terrorism
“Our military commanders and I have carefully weighed the options. We discussed every possible approach. In the end, I chose this course of action because it provides the best chance of success. Many in this chamber understand that America must not fail in Iraq — because you understand that the consequences of failure would be grievous and far reaching.”
“The war on terror we fight today is a generational struggle that will continue long after you and I have turned our duties over to others. That is why it is important to work together so our nation can see this great effort through.”
“Both parties and both branches should work in close consultation. And this is why I propose to establish a special advisory council on the war on terror, made up of leaders in Congress from both political parties. We will share ideas for how to position America to meet every challenge that confronts us. And we will show our enemies abroad that we are united in the goal of victory.”
No, I do not agree, Mr. President. Enough of the hand-holding. Iraq has a new government and a new military and police force. Now, let’s bring our troops home. I call it tough love.
U.S. foreign policy
“American foreign policy is more than a matter of war and diplomacy. Our work in the world is also based on a timeless truth To whom much is given, much is required. We hear the call to take on the challenges of hunger, poverty and disease — and that is precisely what America is doing. We must continue to fight HIV/AIDS, especially on the continent of Africa.”
How fair and noble. Helping the world is a good thing, but let’s focus on the problems here at home. Hunger, poverty and disease exist here at home. In fact, in your own backyard. Have you or your aides ever thought of visiting parks and homeless shelters? No? There are people dying of HIV/AIDS on this continent.
I have nothing more to say.
President Bush Delivers State of the Union Address [White House]
Webcast of State of the Union Address [White House]
PETA Girl Strips for State of the Union
http://www.peta.org/feat/stateoftheunion/swf/320×240-naked_state.swf
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has done it again! What can i say? This young woman sure has my attention.
Let’s think on a ‘moral’ basis here. Is sparing the cruelty of animals really worth amateur porn? At least when I eat meat I know what I’m getting. When I eat pussy, I have no idea what I’m getting.
Man, I was so close to being mature and prolific. Oh well.
I wouldn’t mind putting some meat up in her.
There I go again.
"Animal House" on Capitol Hill
I have been made aware of a Capitol Hill row house that is shared by four members of Congress. Senators Dick Durbin and Charles Schumer and Represenatives George Miller and Bill Delahunt.
I know that I’m out of my neighborhood (and league) here, but I can see the fun, crazy possibilities here. Hmmm. Me thinks I have some plans. Yes.
I will have to ask for clearance into the Capitol Hill neighborhood from the “Capitol Hill Blogger Association.” No problem. I have no conflict with them.
On behalf of the Anacostia Diaries Coalition, I formerly request access into the jurisdiction covered by the Capitol Hill Bloggers. Especially the area of D Street.
Either way, I will be in the neighborhood.
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