They're not on a "break"

by | Sep 19, 2006 | Uncategorized

Legislators do not take breaks. Ever. You can’t accuse a legislator of taking a break. They’ve seen to that. However, they DO take a saunter from time to time. Really.saunter : a careless leisurely gait; “he walked with a kind of saunter as if he...

James Evans is a great cuddle

by | Sep 19, 2006 | Uncategorized

I’m throwing this up for two reasons. First is that the Republicans are busy offering grammatical changes to the transportation bill. Second, I just saw James Evans in the hall and said “Hi, James.” and he said, “Who the hell are you?”Ah,...

Ure? You Sure?

by | Sep 19, 2006 | Uncategorized

Rep. Dave Ure is speaking on the floor, explaining his amendment to change the transportation from an executive appropriation to … well, whatever it is he wants to change it to, because I’m stuffed in a closet, and he never said. He’s chiding the Republican...

Special “Theft” Session – Downstairs

by | Sep 19, 2006 | Uncategorized

I was over in the south house gallery sitting behind the solid row of reporters and I noticed a couple of things. First of all, there isn’t any dress standard for reporters up here. The outfit types ranged from 90’s grunge from an unnamed (to protect his identity, I...