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.
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