Archive for 'Crime and Punishment'
It’s a Magnetometer, Not a Prison Sentence
Posted on 18. Mar, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
Dear Congressional Staffers: Nobody is too cool for the magnetometers. U.S. Capitol Police officers say they need more backing from their leaders to stop congressional staffers who insist on bypassing metal detectors when entering the Capitol with lawmakers. Several officers, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told The Hill that without a written directive [...]
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Anywhere But Here [Charlie Rangel Day]
Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
For those of you who’d rather not be at work, you’re not alone. Insert Charlie Rangel.
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When Was the Last Time the DC Metro Had a Positive Headline?
Posted on 23. Feb, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
They still don’t get it. It has happened again. A rider photographed a Metro bus driver texting while behind the wheel. The photos first appeared on the website unsuckdcmetro.blogspot.com. Another firing. h/t MH
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Not Breaking News: Marion Barry Is Crooked
Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
If this surprises you, it’s because you’ve never read Marion Shepilov Barry, Jr.’s wikipedia page. Newcomers will particularly love the part about his “alleged stalking” and the “crack cocaine.” D.C. Council Member Marion Barry personally benefited from a contract he obtained for his former girlfriend and directed earmarks that “provided substantial financial benefits to some [...]
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Apparently Injectable Anabolic Steroids Makes You a Better Candidate for Lt. Governor
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
We had to read this twice it was so mind-blowing: According to court records obtained by the Chicago Tribune, Scott Lee Cohen, a millionaire pawnbroker who prevailed with a narrow plurality in the crowded primary for lieutenant governor, was accused by his ex-girlfriend, a prostitute, of holding a knife to her neck in a 2005 [...]
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It’s the Day Before Wednesday
Posted on 19. Jan, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
We have no idea where this billboard is located, but given the history of unfaithful politicians in DC, it wouldn’t surprise us if it was blocks from the Capitol.
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Changing Arenas? Wizards Star Charged With Felony
Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
Will his new uniform be orange? The Washington Post: Wizards’ Arenas charged with felony Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business.
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Jerry Brown: Not So Deep Throat
Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
We guess the California Attorney General doesn’t mind calling up reporters and dropping political bombs on ex-Gov candidate Gavin Newsom: “Earlier this year Brown himself called me to plant a possible story about Newsom selling a condo for a suspiciously high price in a distressed market. I thought, Come on, really?” [yup] Let’s just hope [...]
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Famously Quoteworthy: Why is He Even Quoteworthy Anymore?
Posted on 11. Jan, 2010 by nolongerfamous.
This line is generally reserved for the warm up to the outrageous quote. In this case, no warm up is needed. I’m blacker than Barack Obama. I shined shoes. I grew up in a five-room apartment. My father had a little laundromat in a black community not far from where we lived. I saw it [...]
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Your WTF of the Week: Monday Night Raw Steak
Posted on 10. Dec, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
But did she season it first? Meet Elsie Egan. The Florida woman, 53, is facing a felony domestic abuse charge for allegedly striking her boyfriend several times in the head with a raw steak. [food fight] It’s unclear as to whether they cooked the steak post beat down. Other notes: The steak weighed between 10 [...]
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Refillable Penn: Clinton Pollster Benefits from Stimulus Money
Posted on 09. Dec, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
In most instances, something like this would be deemed unfair. In DC, we call this Wednesday… Nearly $6 million in stimulus money was paid to two firms run by Mark Penn, Hillary Clinton’s pollster in 2008. Federal records show that $5.97 million from the $787 billion stimulus helped preserve three jobs at Burson-Marsteller, the global [...]
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Only in the Midwest: Green Balloons
Posted on 09. Dec, 2009 by Redneck Genius.
We’ve gotten this tip so many times, we finally decided to cave. [what's wrong with people?] However, we have zero commentary to accompany this post because it’s entirely too disturbing to think about. Click at your own risk. [BTW: it is safe for work, if you like balloon animals] UPDATE: If you clicked above, this [...]
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Famously Quoteworthy: David Cross is Really Cool
Posted on 22. Oct, 2009 by nolongerfamous.
Patrick Gavin just uncovered this interesting tidbit about comedian David Cross and his experience at this year’s White House Corespondents Dinner: [coke boy] "But it’s crazy and there’s security, Secret Service is standing there," said Cross. "I’ve got photos of all this. … I’m there and the president is right here and with all these [...]
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Yes, Because We All Know How Powerful Interns Are
Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by fdc.
The Hill is reporting that the four co-chairs of the Black Helicopter Caucus — sorry; "Congressional Anti-Terrorism Caucus" — are calling on the House the Sergent at Arms to investigate whether a pro-Muslim advocacy group was "successful in placing interns on key committees." [true story] Republican members of the Congressional Anti-Terrorism Caucus say the Council [...]
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Charlie Rangel Day in the House
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by fdc.
Looking for something to do while the 2,100 word GOP Rangel Resolution is on the floor today? FamousDC is here to help: Deadspin – sports after a pitcher of beer at the Capitol Lounge … Fark – news stories with hilarious headlines … FishbowlDC – all the latest and greatest on DC media … Facebook [...]
