The president was too polite to use the above language in his speech last night (which you really should watch, it’s clear and compelling and an example of Obama at his patient, explanatory, world-is-freaking-the-fuck-out-but-I’m-not best).

However, a friend of mine did use the above language in an e-mail he sent yesterday—just like Obama requested—to his representative. My friend’s e-mail is also an example of clear and compelling speech, in it’s own way, and my friend suggests you copy and paste and personalize and hit send if, like him, you’re represented in Congress by a no-compromise Republican:

Representative XXXXXXXXX-

What the hell is wrong with you people? You are the worst representatives because you are purely self-serving. Do your fucking job and strike a deal; this is absolutely ridiculous.

Sincerely,
XXXXXXX

Eli Sanders is The Stranger's associate editor. His book, "While the City Slept," was a finalist for the Washington State Book Award and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. He once did this and once won this,...

2 replies on ““What the hell is wrong with you people?””

  1. I love how this retarded debt ceiling debate is being so blatantly polarized into partisan sludge. “Do your fucking job and strike a deal”….if any of out political professional liars….I mean…leaders were doing their jobs we wouldn’t be on the edge of collapse.

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