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Congress is trying to go through Central Appointments....

Operator: Hello, Central Appointments, may I have your name?

Congress: Yes, we are over-paid, disconnected panzies and we would like to make an appointment.

Operator: May I ask what this is concerning?

Congress: We are blinded by anger and would like to schedule a surrender.

Operator: When would you like to schedule?

Congress: Is there an opening for later today?

Operator: I'm sorry, today is booked by the French....

Congress: What is the earliest you can fit us in? You realize we have to fly huge entourages around the country to our palatial homes.

Operator: I am seeing some openings in 2008.

Congress: That's the earliest you have?

Operator: I'm sorry that is the best I can do.

Congress: Great then, go ahead and pencil us in.

Operator: I'm going to need an appointment form signed by your supervisor.

Congress: < long pause > Uhmmmmm sure...sure....we can do that...Did we mention how incredibly busy and important we are?

Operator: I'm sorry, your Quit Chit has to be signed by your supervisor.

Congress: OK...Pencil us in....We'll get back with you.

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