November 25, 2004
Diplobrats
Duponters: Are you tired of diplomats blocking driveways and fire hydrants without the threat of the massive fines us 'Murcans would pay for the same infraction? Maybe we can get their tickets deducted from our foreign aid under a new provision in the omnibus budget bill.
Vengeance is nice, but I'd hate to see some rural electrification project run out of juice because a diplomat can't follow parking rules.
Posted by rj3 at November 25, 2004 2:16 PM
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As Gothamist and DCSOB have pointed out, diplomats may start to think twice before parking illegally. In the omnibus spending measure pushed through before the Thanksgiving holiday, Congress mandated that nations with outstanding parking tickets in the... [Read More]
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Hard to believe there is something like $195 million in outstanding parking tickets in NY from diplomats. I want to know how much DC is owed.
Posted by: Aaron at November 25, 2004 2:57 PM
Aaron - At least as much.
RJ: "Diplobrats" are the diplomats' (aka "fuckers") kids. They are more prone to drunk driving without a license than bothing to park.
Posted by: Michael at November 25, 2004 3:10 PM