[Cincinatus]

Yes, the lazy, lovely days of summer are over.

So is Pat's political relevance.

[american spirit]

What did he say that's so out of bounds in your presumably expert opinion?

[DB]

As far as that quarter billion dollar bridge in Alaska, I don't think it is that simple. I'd bet the state of Alaska pays far more to the Fed in taxes than what it gets returned to the state due to all that oil. So they may well be due that money to bridges or roads wherever they choose to put them.

[RoadTest]

So - what does all this have to do with Washington?