Huffington Post’s Nora McAlvanah recently interviewed a few FamousDC types about their plans to celebrate the anniversary of the stimulus.
Our favorite answers below…
Dana Milbank: “This morning I sent flowers to Larry Summers. Tonight I’m going to save or create jobs in the liquor industry.”
GOP strategist Ron Bonjean: “Coincidentally by dining in a great sushi place tonight at this wonderful sunny resort here in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. I don’t think the country received any stimulus money, but it sure did know how to throw a Mardi Gras celebration last night.
NPR political editor Ken Rudin: “It’s hard to celebrate anything these days, considering all the people unemployed since the stimulus package was enacted. Martha Coakley, for one.”
Real Clear Politics’ Mike Memoli: “Since it’s also Ash Wednesday I’m abstaining from meat and alcohol, and saying one rosary for every GOP “‘Where are the jobs?’ press release.”
We weren’t officially asked, but along with purchasing 17 John Cougar CDs, we also:
Bet our 401ks on the ponies
Dined at Applebee’s, you know, to feel good in our neighborhood
Returned our Toyota unopened
Forgave Tiger Woods
Gave Kevin Smith our armrest
Bruised our shin
Ordered the Double McTwist off the Dollar Menu