Although the “dumb” President has managed to stymie the “smart” Tics on the war, taxes, and issue after other issue, at least Nancy Pelosi has one one big-time victory.  The House cafeteria is now just fabulous:

Newly ascendant Democrats may have hit roadblocks on Iraq and fiscal issues, but they have revamped congressional menus, replacing fatty, pre-made foods with healthier, gourmet alternatives. The once dreary congressional cafeterias now abound with haute cuisine.

The menu transformation is part of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s “Greening the Capitol” plan to make the House campus more environmentally friendly and socially progressive.

But there can be a downside to delicious. Not everyone is happy with the enhanced offerings. Many congressional employees have complained that as the food quality has increased, so have the prices.

I smell an entitlement program brewing!

Call it “StaffAid”, or perhaps “AdminFeed”?

A fruit and cheese side dish with two small wedges of brie and cheddar, six grapes, two saltines and one strawberry cost $4.95, for example.

Who says populism is dead?

A legislature, to paraphrase Napoleon, travels on its stomach. I guess the tic majority will be headed to Provence during their next break.

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