Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for December 31, 2006
Transcript:
Duke: I don't see our mark... Earl: We call them clients, Dad. Duke: Whatever, he's late. I don't like late. Man: So that's our dream - to build the nation's first museum of concealable weapons! Can you fellahs help us? Earl: Well, first, Mr. Sidwell, let me assure you taht every member of our firm has registered as a Democrat... in addition, we've recently hired several former top aides to the new House leadership... we also have a dedicated travel and entertainment staff skilled at managing technical constraints on your access to lawmakers! Man: Well, good. That sounds good... Your associate doesn't say much, does he? Earl: He's calculating your tab. Duke: $450K up front, 8.5% of any earmark, plus tax. This meeting never happened.