The Emperor has no clothes - ‘no peeking’
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Reported from Washington:
Dick Cheney has an extended meeting in Lafayette Square, ‘a block away’ as they say in those parts from the White House.
While George W is flying the world saying his farewells (still muttering his invasive threats to latest enemy, Iran) comfort: his side kick is not idle.
Working companies in the National Grange Building that overlooks Lafayette were taken aback this week by an ultimatum delivered by their landlord. These include the After School Alliance, the International Center for Journalists as well as Redbrick Partners Real Estate. The Dictat read:
‘At the request of the Secret Service, we have been advised that ALL east-facing windows (those looking out towards Lafayette Park) MUST be closed with BLINDS DOWN beginning Tuesday evening, June 17 until after Wednesday, June 18. It is further requested that we do not disturb the blinds when they are down - in other words, no peeking…’
Under the quizzical strap heading YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK. NO PEEKING. The Washington Post picked up the story to advise ‘the Secret Service never explains its “building management”: the White House too declined any comment.’
Business as usual in the world’s archetypal democracy…for the time being.
Curtain up for Barack Obama.