Proposed Text

I had a random idea about a petition to help out D.C. I'll probably do nothing with it, but I was thinking about it. I had a dream where I was writing hundreds of letters to petition for something like this. It probably makes about as much sense as a dream.

An Appeal for Justice
I write to appeal for correction of a historical injustice not on my own behalf but that of the citizens of the District of Colombia. These people live without self-determination and an equal voice in government. Recognizing the difficulties and the unique position as the capitol of the nation I humbly submit a measure that should balance the legitimate concerns of congress about the management of the district against the fundamental right to determine their political destiny.

( The Federal District Amendment )

The (Almost) Daily Vignette

Lars was busily mixing something at the kitchen table when Dave came in blinking blearily. He grinned at the sleepy inhabitant as he started to process the fact that his home had been invaded yet again by Ithill's sandy haired troublemaker. "Here. Drink up quickly, Dave!" He handed a tall glass to the homeowner with a grin.

"Why?"

"So the tea won't have time to escape."

Dave looked closely at the light mud colored liquid in his glass suspiciously. "First off, 'Escape?' not that you'll give me a understandable answer. Secondly it doesn't look like tea."

"Oh well I made the tea strong enough that you could dress it in a uniform and use it to replace a goose stepping soldier outside Lenin's tomb without anyone noticing. If they still had guys goose stepping outside Lenin's tomb."

"Why did you make it so strong?"

"So it wouldn't dilute much when I added the milk, sugar, and chocolate syrup. Drink up!" Assuming that he'd need an example to give him the right idea Lars started happily quaffing his own glass.

Dave pushed the glass away as it seemed to creep up the sides of its container dangerously. "And I used to wonder why you're so damn hyperactive."

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(Yeah I know it has been a long, long, long time since I did one of these. I was inspired today.)

Random Pithy Quotes

"The only politicians who occasionally tell the truth are those in the opposition."
-Mishalak

On the Social Security numbers thrown about by all sides:
"To misquote Mark Twain, 'Suppose you were a liar. And suppose you were a politician. But I repeat myself.'"
-Mishalak

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