GOP Intern's Memo Revealed: 'Eat What The Congressman's Wife Tells You To Eat'

Several lobbyists, including hired guns who worked on transportation, Interior and Alaska issues, had unparalleled access to Rep. Don Young's (R-Alaska) congressional staff, according to an unofficial office document .

This is one of several revelations contained in a set of guidelines that has circulated among Young's interns in recent years.

The suggested procedures shed light on subjects ranging from Young's close relationship with lobbyists to his wife's idiosyncrasies. [...]

The document, titled "An Intern's Survival Guide," also explains the quirks and personal preferences of Young and his wife Lula.

Young disapproves of "facial piercings," expects interns to open doors for him and gets annoyed when he sees interns with hands in their pockets.

Mrs. Young "has good days and bad days," insists on a clean kitchen, dislikes computer noise and cologne and gets annoyed when her advice goes unheeded.

"Eat what she tells you to eat," warns the memo. "Her orders are often disguised as offers, suggestions or invitations, they are not -- do them."

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Comments

[sparkey]

Should have proof read it first. Should have been "never".

[sparkey]

I'd make a snide sexual comment about this, but it would neve get posted, BUT I'M THINKING IT!!!

[Harpla]

The big story here is the unfettered access granted to specific lobbyists, not the Mrs. and her passive agressive communication skills.

[MissingAmerica]

They shouldn't have let word get out. Now that it has, the reps selling Valium and Xanax will be pounding down their doors looking for customers. So much for a glamor job!

[MajorKong]

Sure glad he's not an elitist like that there Obama feller.

[thegreatgiginthesky]

He's lucky I'm not an intern of his. I'd probably rip his ridiculous beard out and stuff it down his throat.

[Tommygun264]

A member of Congress who, along with his wife, is petty, dictatorial and acts as though they are superior to common folk? And they are Republicans to boot? Shocking! Here's another bombshell for you: the sky is blue!

[rabprevent]

NO ONE SHOULD BE SURPRISE, THESE REPUBLICANS ARE CONTROL FREAKS HENCE WHY THEY ARE MAKING A MOCKERY OF OUR LAWS SO TO FILL THEIRS AND THEIR BEST BUDDIES POCLETS....

[seanosul]

Eating what the wife says seems marginally better than what some of the young interns were required to eat by certain Republicans.

[PioneerKing]

Too bad this is not authentic - Americans do not use the word trainers Americans use sneakers, tennis shoes, tennies, gym shoes, sports shoes, or athletic shoes.

[Tommygun264]

Sorry to burst your bubble, Inspector Clauseau, but my cousins who lived in Alaska for several years picked up a lot of terms commonly used by Canandians, "trainers" being one of them. Hint: Alaska is closer to Canada than it is to the rest of the United States. But you keep watching those "Murder She Wrote" reruns - I hear they help to keep the mind sharp.

[granamica]

That Murder she wrote sentence is classic. Well done! (I said that and I am not British,hee--or Canadian)

[Susanfrom29]

True, but where in the article was either mentioned?

[PackyJ]

Yikes.
As an Alaskan (even though Don Young has NEVER had my vote during his entire tenure), please allow me apologize to the rest of America.
This man has always been an embarrassment.

[KarlRoves3rdchin]

Did anyone catch that criminal Tom DeLay's brother, Randy DeLay, is continuing his brother's dirty work in Alaska?? Yep, keep it all in the family, The Crime Family that is.

[PoliSci2008]

REMEMBER "No Way Out", starring Gene Hackman & Kevin Costner? The latent homosexual Deputy to Gene Hackman's character was a true portriat of some DC Deputies. AS A FORMER EMPLOYEE of an agency funded by federal, state & local government grants, I witnessed quirks, idiosyncrasies and inappropriate behavior of Deputies of elected officials, and it's definitely a "do what I do" envirnoment and a power-trip for some one who would be ordinary, perhaps even inept, in the real world or even corporate America. Alas, I do miss dating some of Deputies with their cart blanche dining and entertainment treats!

[nibblybits]

Why isn't this man in jail yet?

[Intruder]

Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.

[oogabooga]

Alaska producers some real characters.

[MajorKong]

True. It also attracts some real characters who go up there to get away from everyone else. A friend of mine who lived in Fairbanks always talked about the "Fortress Alaska" people.