Archive for September, 2009
Matthew Cooper Hearts Bono
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by fdc.
Matthew Cooper is still feeling it almost 24 hours later. The Atlantic: Bono, Politician I saw U2 last night at FedEx field near Washington, D.C. You had to be awed by the spectacle of the show, the 360 degree video screen and stage set, dubbed the claw, the 90,000 fans singing along but it was [...]
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Politicking 101: How Not to Get Re-elected
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
Moments ago, Alan Grayson [D- Take-backs] went to the floor of the House of Representatives and apologized to dead people. [for some strange reason] In the same breath, he then compared the current Health Care fight to the Holocaust. If you don’t know who Alan Grayson is, look for him on the right side of [...]
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National Science Foundation: NSF or NSFW?
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
We’ve reported on this before, but given the recent developments, it’s likely a good idea to revisit it. Note to future government employees: Surprisingly, it is NOT okay to surf porn while on your government computer. Employee misconduct investigations, often involving workers accessing pornography from their government computers, grew sixfold last year inside the taxpayer-funded [...]
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Step Away From the Internet
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
If you’re bidding on this, do we have some questions for you. [Google wave]
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Famously Tweeted: Dial Tone
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
Don’t mess with Washington Times reporter Amanda Carpenter: @AmandaCarpenter Just hung up, for 1st time ever, in the middle of a radio interview because the host wanted to debate if Obama is closet Muslim or not. Ugh The radio host was overheard for three minutes saying, "hello…. you there? … hello, Amanda…. whoopsies…."
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Who’s the Funniest Celebrity in Washington?
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
Tonight 10 of “Washington’s D.C.’s highest profile figures” [who doesn't love a good joke?] have volunteered [begged] to leave their cozy offices on Capitol Hill to try their hand at stand-up comedy. [hold on tight] It’s called Funniest Celebrity in Washington and it happens at the DC Improv. Contestants include: [please hold your applause until [...]
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Hyper Hill
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by fdc.
H Street [thehillishome ] Cat Congress [sunbeam] Famous [CSPAN ] News [bullets ] Sweet [ride ]
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Wake Up Webster, “Strategery” Lives On
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
A now very embarrassed reporter uses the Saturday Night Live word "strategery" during White House Press Briefing. Robert Gibbs has a classic response. h/t Christine via FishbowlDC
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Buy These Flacks a Round or Two
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
Politico thinks these 10 flacks will be the hardest working people in political show business this election cycle. Kate Kelly Alisia Essig Princella Smith Todd Jurkowski Peter Boylan Bryan DeAngelis Joel DiGrado Jonathan Godfrey Debbee Keller Glen Caplin Find out why
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Overheard at U2: Dan Snyder Always Gets Blamed
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by fdc.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alykat/ / CC BY-NC 2.0 Things overheard at the U2 concert at FedEx Field: "We had to miss Muse because I was writing talking points for my boss … she’s meeting with an Ambassador tomorrow." – girl walking to stadium and explaining her integral role in our democracy to friends "I love metaphors!" – high [...]
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America Loves An Underdog
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
Last night Tom DeLay proved that he might just have staying power. [A Word About the Underdogs] Say what you want about Tom DeLay. He has come across as good-natured, determined, charming, hard working, and an all-around nice guy. I think some people who might not be fans of his politics have become fans of [...]
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Wizards’ Deshawn Stevenson is All Sorts of Crazy
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
DCist: DeShawn Stevenson Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand [go sell crazy somewhere else] Great. Gilbert Arenas has decided to stop talking and Deshawn is obviously bat sh*t crazy. What is it with DC professional sports teams?
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The Fix Names Top State Political Reporters
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
WaPo: The Final: The Best State Political Reporters [who made the list?] Big congrats go out to all of the state political reporters that Chris Cillizza just made Famous today.
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Check Yo Self Drudge, Before You Wreck Yo Self…And Our Olympic Dream
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by fdc.
We’ll be honest, we want the Olympics in Chicago. And since Team Chi-town isn’t pushing back on Drudge plastering a video of their town’s gang violence all over the front page, we thought we’d fire off a little dirty ditty on Chicago’s main competitor, Rio de Janeiro. And trust us, our video is cooler, cause [...]
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Famously Endorsed: Josh Jennings For Congress
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
This will likely be the only congressional candidate we endorse this cycle. [burritos] h/t Crunch via Luke
