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Gupta is a definite Villager.

Fortunately, the SG is basically a nothing position that we could really do without.  To put it in some perspective, he reports to Daschle's assistant.

It comes with some perks.  SG's are known for being allowed to say crazy shit.  And you get to write the warning labels on cigarettes and alcohol, and lecture the whole country about why we all need to exercise more.

Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. - George Carlin

by Drew J Jones (myfriends@thisispancakes.com) on Wed Jan 7th, 2009 at 10:56:02 AM EST
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Yes, if SG were an actual job with some kind of responsibility then this would be gross but essentially he's the govt's "health" spokesperson.  In that sense Gupta, a TV-guy who is already well known and is credible in the eyes of "Americans" is kind of a good pick.

Gupta is the friendly face that will be telling you to get off your fat ass, eat better and how to get your new health care.

by paving on Wed Jan 7th, 2009 at 01:54:33 PM EST
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Would be nice if he apologized to Micheal before he has to apologize at a presser.

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin
by Crazy Horse on Wed Jan 7th, 2009 at 02:19:16 PM EST
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CH - I just noticed that Ryanair will do a ridiculously cheap Tampere-Bremen flight until end of March. Like  BLT cheap. Any chance that you could welcome a fellow brother of the Caol Cult for a visit? I need to pick your brains on something long term.

You can't be me, I'm taken
by Sven Triloqvist on Wed Jan 7th, 2009 at 04:48:35 PM EST
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I don't know where in Africa Tampere is, but even if Tampere is somewhere in Finland, you are always welcome and will be an honored guest.  (There are Caol Ilas in the schrank which were bottled approaching 30 yrs old.  In your honor.)

I suppose you could get my email from J or Chris or afew or migs, as i'm hesitant to put it up here.  the more notice the better, but surprise drop-ins are welcome if they can accept then current reality.

Plan more time than you have, as Bremen ist echt Schön, really fine.

If YOU want to pick my brain, such as it is, this project must be really cool.

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin

by Crazy Horse on Wed Jan 7th, 2009 at 05:19:14 PM EST
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Excellent. Probably not January. I will be in touch.

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by Sven Triloqvist on Wed Jan 7th, 2009 at 06:52:52 PM EST
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