I know that similar documents, expressing the horrors that await unwary interns in the offices of Democratic senators and representatives, surely exist, but that won’t stop me from linking to this “do’s and don’t’s” list for those brave Alaskans working for Rep. Don Young, the Republican most famous for engineering funding for the Bridge to Nowhere, obtained by Josh Marshall.
Among other things, interns are taught that, when they are dealing with Mrs. Y:
1. When she asks for sunflower seeds give her pumpkin seeds.
2. Eat what she tells you to eat.
3. Her orders are often disguised as offers, suggestions or invitations, they are not—do them.
4. If you don’t want Mrs. Young to know about it or be involved in something don’t talk about it in front of her; she will make herself involved. Be careful what you joke about.
If there are any Young interns reading this, I’d add another:
Don’t call her “the Dragon Lady.” She hates that.
