Hanger chooses not to advance I-81 bill

With as much political substance as splooge — that creamy white stuff inside a Twinkie — my favorite state Senator, Emmett “Taximaximus” Hanger, has backed off his legislation to stop negotiations between VDOT and STAR Solutions to expand I-81. He presented the bill to the subcommittee, but chose not to put it to a vote.



Hanger said, “Sometimes you can accomplish more in Richmond if you don’t force your hand.”



Other notable Hangeroos:

~ “What I wanted to do is start a dialogue.”

~ “It’s like catching a fast train. You don’t catch it right away, first you slow it down.”

~ “Obviously, we started a conversation.”



Poppycock! Mr. Do-Nothing been singing the same old, tired tune about changing the state song for nine years.



What’s the real deal with Hanger’s withdrawal of the anti-Haliburton controlled Star Solution legislation, perhaps, a cushy 2008 White House appointment in the makings?



Conceivably, Emmett Hanger appointed as U.S. Secretary of Paradoxical Fees and Regulations … and his taxing buddy, Russ Potts, appointed as the Head of the Federal Bureau of Ex-Sports Announcers.



Hmm … It’s fourth and long for Shenandoah Valley residents.