Taxi Drivers Have Ears ( I )

Monday, October 30, 2006

Taxi Drivers Have Ears
A few days ago I picked up a man and a woman on the Upper East Side. They were clearly Democratic Party operatives, speaking of Nancy Pelosi as though they knew her and mixing "the party" and "us" in their dialogue. They were arguing whether it would be a good thing or a bad thing for "us" to take back the House of Representatives. The young lady was all for it. The gentleman had deep reservations. He felt that Ms. Pelosi has an unpleasant personality and that this would harm "the Party" were she to become Speaker of the House. He was also very concerned with what Representative John Conyers might do to embarass "the Party." "Conyers having hearings could really hurt us."


The gentleman also thought that it would be preferable for the Democrats to be able to go to the public on 2008 saying that they had been powerless and not responsible for anything that had happened over Bush's (p)residency at the White House.

The young lady got out at Grand Central Station and the gentleman went on, to the meatpacking district if I remember correctly. He got onto his cell phone and scolded someone for indulging in cocaine at a party in the home of someone who could be hurt were it to become known.

He got out, paid me and tipped me and went on his way.