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CatWoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 01:51 PM
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Poor Brownie can't find a job
:nopity:

Jumping Back in the Saddle--Too Soon

Ex-FEMA Administrator Michael Brown seems to be doing for his career what he did for the beleaguered agency. Less than a week after FEMA's dismal Hurricane Katrina response forced Brown out of the agency, he has been shopping his resume to headhunters and Washington PR firms. And it's not working. "He's radioactive," said one exec. An ally of Brownie in the PR world said he should have waited a month before starting his job hunt. "It's just a bad play."


http://www.usnews.com/usnews/politics/whispers/articles/050926/26whisplead.htm#brown

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dhinojosa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 01:53 PM
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1. His previous Boss said he does "a heck of a job"
whatever that is.
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xxqqqzme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 01:54 PM
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3. exactly - doesn't he have a letter from
the chimperor?
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Dr.Phool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:09 PM
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18. I know a couple of stables
Where he could get a job shoveling shit. And they even house some arabians! Low pay, but all you can eat.
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MissMarple Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 01:54 PM
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2. I do feel sorry for that guy. He isn't the brightest crayon in the box.
:shrug:
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Bernardo de La Paz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 01:55 PM
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4. And he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer, either.
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tridim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 01:55 PM
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5. McDonalds is hiring
His former boss says he should have no problem supporting his family on $5.50/hr.
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dean_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 01:58 PM
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9. I wouldn't want him even working at McDonalds.
Do you feel like waiting four days for him to bring your fries? I'm hungry now!
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CatWoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:00 PM
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12. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA
:rofl:
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XNASA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 01:56 PM
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6. But I thought he was doin' a heckuva job?
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nonconformist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 01:56 PM
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7. My local McDonalds is hiring
Brownie MIGHT be qualified for that, but I suspect he'd fuck that up too.
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cascadiance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:10 PM
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19. Yup! THAT's the ticket!
That's what the Rethugs say we should be doing for a job if we get laid off, isn't it? Sure he should have time to look for another job while working the Golden Arches, shouldn't he?
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formerrepuke Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 01:57 PM
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8. Look for an ambassadorship: He's perfectly qualified...
..at least as far as this administration is concerned.
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Mr_Spock Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:00 PM
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10. "He's radioactive,"
:rofl:
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CatWoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:01 PM
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13. can't you just see the fucker glowing in the dark?
:D
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Mr_Spock Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:17 PM
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25. He got too close to President "NUKULAR"
Edited on Mon Sep-19-05 02:17 PM by Mr_Spock
:rofl:
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insane_cratic_gal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:00 PM
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11. Boo hooo
I'm sure Rove and Cheney gave him a nice severance package for trying to take the fall for their failures.
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BringEmOn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:01 PM
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14. He should be stamping license plates.
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rustydog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:03 PM
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15. He should wait until AFTER his Presidential medal of Honor award
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TallahasseeGrannie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:04 PM
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16. STOP CALLING HIM BROWNIE!
Makes me hungry.
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Mr_Spock Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:18 PM
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26. Maybe we should call him "Captain Brown Hole"
That would curb your appetite for sure :D
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Bernardo de La Paz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:21 PM
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28. Commander Brown Nose? Toffee Nose?
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Iris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:07 PM
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17. Why would even even THINK about trying to look for a job now.
I guess he's broke.
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Gidney N Cloyd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:15 PM
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21. Apparently he has a whole different way of measuring time.
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Iris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:16 PM
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24. I guess these folks put the "E" in "entitlement"
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ThoughtCriminal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:14 PM
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20. He could be the new "Joe Isuzu"

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illflem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:15 PM
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22. Someone posted a job offer for him yesterday
Dear Mr. President,

I understand there are job openings available with
your administration.

This is a letter of recommendation for an employee of
mine. Mr. Post has
served me loyally for many years, and I know how you
value loyalty above all
else. Mr. Post does lean a bit to the right – but I
expect that is a
requirement for any position with your administration.

Mr. Post has 20 years of experience in the security
field, so I would highly
recommend him for a position with FEMA or Homeland
Security, as those
agencies have so few experienced appointees.

You have had some problems with members of your staff
leaking the identity
of our spies. I can assure you - Mr. Post will not
leak state secrets to the
press. You also put great importance on sticking to a
position, regardless
of changes in the situation. You will appreciate that
Mr. Post has never
wavered from his position either.

Mr. Post has served me well in the position of Gate
Post, a very important
position on a farm like mine. I will miss him.

I understand Mr. Brown is now unemployed. I am willing
to offer him a job. I
am sure you understand that he is not qualified to
replace Mr. Post. But it
has been my experience that most any deadwood will do
as a temporary line
post – if buried deep enough.

You may send your appointment notice to:

******
******
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illflem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:15 PM
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23. dupe
Edited on Mon Sep-19-05 02:16 PM by illflem
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Cassandra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-19-05 02:20 PM
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27. Drownie did get "fired" for lying.
Usually, Bush only fires people for telling the truth. Liberals prefer those who tell the truth. Conservatives don't want him because he embarrassed Dear Leader.
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