I’m enjoying this “Recession Buster Giveaways” series because every new city gives me a new chance to dream about a vacation to that place. Washington D.C. is no exception. That place sounds like it is chock full of things to do. And even though I was there when I was a kid, I think it’s one of those places you need to go to again when you’re adult to fully appreciate everything it has to offer. The monuments mean more, the museums are more interesting, and the city has more to offer when you’re an adult. But rather than write about all those places to go and things to do, I’d just like to blog about the things that are popping into my mind as I sit here and think about our nation’s capital.

Free trip and Washington D.C. conjures up some sore feelings for me. I mean, there are all these government giveaways going on and I’m not qualifying for any of them. My wife and I bought our first house a couple of years ago; so no go on the $8000.00 for that. I sold my ’89 Pontiac Bonneville clunker after I graduated from college so unfortunately the oh-so-catchy sounding “cash for clunkers”  program is not for me either. So while people all around me are cashing in I’m sitting here feeling gypped. I might be down but I’m not out; forget the government, I’m looking to OnMilwaukee.com and AirTran for my giveaway. If I get to go to D.C. I’ll even do my part to try and bust this recession. Here’s my plan:  I’m going to make an appointment to visit Senator Kohl  (I’m sure he’ll make time for one of his constituents – plus I’ll wear my Bucks hat to let him know there are still some fans out there). At this meeting with Senator Kohl I’m going to lobby for him to start selling that awesome 25-cent State Fair milk all year round. I don’t know about you all, but to me, cheap, delicious, flavored milk sounds like a recession buster if I’ve ever heard of one. That would be my contribution to pulling this country out of its recession and it can only happen if I win a trip to the capital.

While we’re on the subject of politics, I have to ask – what’s with this trend of merging President Obama’s name with whatever the new policy of the day is? Obamanomics, Obomacare, Obomaducation, it’s an interesting phenomenon. Maybe this has just been waiting for the right name – I suppose it probably wouldn’t have worked so well with the last president – Bushcare sounds like a landscaping project or a risqué late night infomercial. The point of this is – well there is no point to this – I just want a free vacation to Washington D.C. Call it an Obamacation if you must; just pick me. I would love to visit the museums, see the monuments, and after reading the OMC blog about D.C. I really want to eat one of those famous chilidogs at a
Nationals game.