DemGirl7
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Sat Mar-11-06 10:25 PM
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In the first week of April, I will be taking a trip to Washington D.C. |
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Every year my college's Political Science Department has a trip to Washington D.C. where the students get a chance to visit various think tanks, and important government buildings & sites, where meet with government officials, Representatives, and such. I went on this trip before in 2004, where I went to that State Department, the Justice Department, the think tank AEI, and met with with Sen. Hillary Clinton. I had a fun time over all, even though I really didn't enjoy visiting AEI(which is a right wing think tank). But this year's trip is going to be really cool because we will/might be visiting the following places: The Supreme Court The Brookings Institute The Washington Post the office of Rep. Maurice Hinchey(D-22nd NY) and a few other places. I'm really looking forward to this trip, especially going to the Supreme Court & meeting with Rep. Hinchey, who is my Representative and a member of the Progressive Caucus with the Congress.:-)
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Sat Mar-11-06 10:29 PM
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1. Sounds like you will have fun. |
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Let us know how it went when you get back.
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DemGirl7
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Sat Mar-11-06 10:31 PM
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3. I will, you can count on that. n/t |
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Sat Mar-11-06 10:30 PM
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2. Perfect timing for the cherry blossoms. |
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Last year's bloom was the best in over 20 years, according to long time residents. http://www.nps.gov/nacc/cherry/
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Gabi Hayes
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Sat Mar-11-06 11:28 PM
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6. hey buck! where in Fairfax? I used to live in Falls Church and Arlington |
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fifteen years fryin chickens in the barnyard....
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Buck Turgidson
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Sun Mar-12-06 09:27 AM
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9. Right by the Vienna Metro Station |
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In those massive apartment buildings just to the south. I've lived here for two years after leaving the Washington State. Next stop: Maryland.
PS - Love that picture.
"Mr. President, I'm not saying we wouldn't get our hair mussed. But I do say no more than ten to twenty million killed, tops. Uh, depending on the breaks." --Gen. Turgidson
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Sat Mar-11-06 10:35 PM
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4. I went recently, and stood out in front of the White House with a sign |
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that said Bring Them Home. I was photographed by a very handsome secret service blackshirt dude, asked for my name and how many more people was I expecting if any, and allowed to stand there for a couple hours. Interesting and valueable conversations ensued.
I am a member of Code Pink. No one is standing out there today. I would strongly encourage EVERY American who visits DC, to plan a few hours in front of the residen't house.
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Sat Mar-11-06 11:25 PM
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5. when you are at the Supreme court dash over and see.. |
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the Lib of Congress. Beautiful inside!
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Sat Mar-11-06 11:57 PM
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7. What are the chance of you real-time blogging your trip? |
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Or maybe a daily diary-like entry for us nosy.... uh, curious DU'ers?
Sounds like a terrific trip, DemGirl - I know you'll enjoy it. I haven't been to DC in forever, but I can still remember the beauty of the monuments and buildings, and the awe I felt at the Supreme Court and on the Mall. Try not to miss the memorials to our servicemen and women - you'll cry, but it's worth it.
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Sun Mar-12-06 12:59 AM
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8. Have a wonderful time! |
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And would you do me a favor?
Go by the White House and yell "Get the hell out of OUR house you a$$hole!"
It would make me feel so much better. :evilgrin:
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