Press Feted
August 25th, 2008 – 3:48 PM by James LileksThere’s a media “spa” and free lunch next to the StarTribune’s media center booth - cold soda, chicken ironed flat by the finest procedures available to modern laundry, the obligatory squares of cheese, a phlanx of ignored celery jutting from the ice, and meatballs so stiff the plastic fork bent in half attempting to cut one. There’s also US Senator sitting three feet from yours truly; he’s using the Strib’s office across from the Media Spa for an impromptu interview. The Senator is Chuck Schumer, I believe - looks like him - from the back, anyway - sounds like him, and many gladhanding folks have either called him “Chuck” or “Senator.” Here, then, is a picture of the back of the head of a powerful member of the United States Government: 
More news as it develops.
11 Responses to "Press Feted"
Too bad you didn’t still have that apple to throw.
So that’s why there’s only one post. Got what we were all thinking on the first one.
It can’t be Schumer - he has his back to the camera.
Actually, considering the viewing angle from the Strib’s Skybox, you may want to file this and future pics under “the left rear quarter of politicians’ heads.” Or something pithier.
That’s a clean table. Couldn’t they even trust old Chuck with a plate of chicken?
Wally has a point. Does anyone remember what Corzine said about getting between Chuck Schumer and a television camera? He said it was like getting between a monkey and a banana. He would throw his feces at you.
Schumer was not amused. The truth hurts.
Chuck U. Shumer
I see that even though Mr. Lileks isn’t pushing the WingNut snarkiness like he does on the Hewitt show, his audience feels no such restraint.
Mr. Lileks - meet your fans. You must be so proud…
I see that even though Mr. Lileks isn’t pushing the WingNut snarkiness like he does on the Hewitt show, his audience feels no such restraint.
I am sorry that posters placing humorous commentary on your screen has upset your delicate sensibilities.
BTW, Schumer is a thoroughly detestable human being. But I guess since he’s ‘your garbage’ you feel a need to defend him.
…aaaaand that’s where I stop reading. Thank you very much, Internet Anonymity. Nothing too good for your (and RJ’s) hyperpolarized opinion to ruin.
Foobar, impressive. I see you are flinging poo in many different venues these days. Plan on posting anything of substance? Ever?