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In reply to the discussion: In 1996, I visited Washington DC. I walked up the East Steps of the Capitol and into the Rotunda... [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)30. I believe Graham is being sarcastic. He is emulating Third Way Manny but just isnt telling us. nm
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In 1996, I visited Washington DC. I walked up the East Steps of the Capitol and into the Rotunda... [View all]
Cooley Hurd
May 2013
OP
In October I visited. And stayed 3 days. Need to go back and stay for another 5. So much to do.
graham4anything
May 2013
#3
I seriously doubt Franklin meant "lock down everything in fear" with that quote.
Cooley Hurd
May 2013
#11
He also said something about those willing to give up essential liberties for temporary safety.
hobbit709
May 2013
#18
I believe Graham is being sarcastic. He is emulating Third Way Manny but just isnt telling us. nm
rhett o rick
May 2013
#30
Buy a Congressman or Cabinet member. They'll let you in for the price of admission.
leveymg
May 2013
#5
That's not true. In the '90s no reservations at the Capitol - walk in and wait in line for a seat.
leveymg
May 2013
#25
In 1982, I was (16 years old) with a group of people in the corridor outside of the Senate...
Cooley Hurd
May 2013
#32
There was a table down the hall that gave you a cine style ticket for admission. First come-first
leveymg
May 2013
#35
I worked in the Capitol in '93; it wasn't exactly laissez faire back then either
Recursion
May 2013
#23
Believe it or not, another place I made a beeline to was A Mitchell Palmer's old house...
Cooley Hurd
May 2013
#34