A couple weeks ago, The Chamber’s marketing department approached me to write a blog about life on “the hill” in Harrisburg. At first, I thought it was my charm and professionalism that led them to me. In reality, it was the fact that no one else on staff even knew what a blog was. Besides, I think I overheard them say that actually I have the charm of Michael Moore and the professionalism of Martha Stewart – but that’s OK. Those same people are now my very own staff of editors, and I’m going to keep them VERY busy.
Oh, and stop whining about my reference to the goofy melon and the lady felon. I’m an equal opportunity mocker, so get over your prejudices.
Now, my editors tell me that blogs should have personality. They tell me to be light, clever and use my “wonderful sense of humor.” By the way, a note to the editors – never try to b.s. a lobbyist. It’s as pathetic as explaining the importance of persistence and training to Lance Armstrong. Besides, with regards to a sense of humor, I know the truth -- I’m not making people laugh, they’re laughing at me.
So anyway, what the heck will I be blogging about (ßhey editors, never end a sentence a preposition with! Get to work!)? Well, this blog will shed light on the ridiculous, it will expose the insanity, AND most importantly, it will be a reason for every lobbyist and political junkie in Pennsylvania to mock me (hence the reason for the brutal assault on the editors that hooked me into this damn thing).
So, welcome to The Chamber’s blog. I intend to provide insight into our lobbying world that is seldom seen (which you may endup deciding is a good thing). Please forgive typos if it’s written at 2 a.m. (but blame the editors), and I’ll forgive you if you send me an inane comment about my posts.
By the way, if you come here looking for my views on the latest media frenzy, you’re in the wrong place. But if you want to know what’s happening in Pennsylvania, or more likely what’s not happening, this is the place to be.
Until next time, Parrotheads -- turn up the tunes! And the rest of you, go figure out what a Parrothead is…
Email Jim at thecurrent@pachamber.org
