While watching CSPAN the other night, [it was raining] we stumbled across Rep. Bachmann making an attempt to compare the state of the economy to the sinking of the Titanic.  It’s fantastic . Stay tuned next week when she compares our health care system to the Hidenburg disaster. 

It’s what we’ve all been waiting for. Congressional Motors just released their seven-way hybrid: ethanol, bio-diesel, electric, clean coal, wind, solar and pedal-powered 2012 Pelosi GTxi SS/RT Sport Edition. It only took $100 billion and an entire Congress to design it. H/t jalopnik via RH

It’s back…. Comcast and the Trust for the National Mall announced today that they are joining forces with Time Warner’s HBO to bring back a cherished summertime tradition and ensure that Screen on the Green returns this summer to the National Mall. Their partnership will allow the event’s thousands of …

Gov. Huckabee, who’s spends a lot of time on Facebook [or his staff does], is urging people to “friend” VA gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell on Facebook. Bob McDonnell sits at 6,483 fans now on Facebook. He added over 1500 yesterday. Please find 3 friends who are Republicans and have not …

President Obama is going to cause some serious yo-yo dieting unless he clears up the contradictory headlines running in today’s news… Headline 1: "Barack Obama’s gov’t-mandated diet plan" [time to slim down] President Barack Obama eats his vegetables and exercises every day — and he really wants you to do …

Terry McAuliffe paid $7M for a chance to be Virginia’s next governor – and has nothing to show for it.  Meanwhile his consultants are pointing the other direction.  [who wants a refund?] The winner of the Democratic primary for VA Gov was a gentleman called Mr. Deeds. State Sen. Creigh …

Robert Bluey captures the essence of Washington, DC.  [An ominous sky over Capitol Hill]

If you read our post last week about the $10 million remote controlled bird the government just purchased [via your tax dollars] and that thought that idea was a little much – we can do you one better. According to Mary Katherine Ham, the remote controlled bird is only the …

Fro-yo machine in Longworth still not working? Quality intern you met at McFadden’s last night yet to accept your Facebook friend request? Economy got you down? For all of you self-described “poor Capitol Hill staffers” who struggle to make ends meet, do we have a treat for you. Crystal Light …

The Huffington Post, known for its mind blowing investigative journalism, has done it again. This time, toe jam: At the Autism Speaks walk in Purchase, New York on Sunday, something about Sarah Palin’s toenails stood out. But wait, there’s more…  According to related stories, this isn’t the first time they’ve …

From what we gather, it’s a magical romance that started in Iowa and ended up at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.  [pins and needles]

Yes, he understands you’re a 12 year-old kid with a microphone.  [and he’s a tad bit busy] h/t Wake Up Call

This news will disappoint about three people: "Blonde Charity Mafia," a new reality show about young socialites in Obama-era Washington, DC, has been delayed until fall, according to the CW network. If this show can’t compete will the summer schedule, it has little chance of getting off the ground.

Because we have a lot of FamousDC readers who adore the Midwest, we occasionally find it our duty to update them on happenings back home. 1. Matt Blunt has one more reason to hate scooters.  [beep, beep] Former Gov. Matt Blunt was issued a summons by Springfield police on Monday …

Below are a few morning links you can enjoy while sucking down your second cup of burnt coffee. In case you have money, and access to a trapeze, this is certainly something you should try once.  [getting high] Dear Megan Fox, This is no way to increase your fan base.  …