November 22, 2004
It's official
I dropped by Union Station this afternoon to check out the press conference announcing the name of our fine imported Canadian baseball team.
I may have been a bit too early.
But we already know how this game will be played. Today's announcement is the archetypal Washington event: A well-planned announcement of information that has already been leaked to a public that has the vague feeling that they just got swindled so some special interest can get what they want without having to pay for it.
Except this announcement had hats. For $21. And $50 hoodies. In general, judicial nominations and procurement contracts don't have a merch table.
Of course, it wouldn't be 2004 Washington without the whitewash. Outside the station, Park Service officials carried anti-stadium signs freshly ripped from signposts and street lamps, taking breaks to hit on passing women. They didn't want to pose for my cameraphone.
Posted by rj3 at November 22, 2004 2:01 PM
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Was that photo taken while running on a treadmill?
Posted by: Chris at November 22, 2004 4:07 PM