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Via Wonkette: (h/t BillW)

It’s that time of year again, and the Hill is looking for 2008’s crop of ambitious, savvy whippersnappers to make up its corps of summer interns! They’ll get to organize back room deals and schmooze with the fat cats, but mostly, they’ll learn that running America isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. And if you’re a summer intern for Idaho Sen. Larry Craig, who knows what else you’ll be forced to do?

Our good senior senator from Idaho is an important man in Washington and wields power that reverberates nationwide. Just ask the salmon of Idaho River — they know what’s up. So what are the massive qualifications a young sprite needs to work for such a man? Read on...

I am curious to know what kind of response the Senator gets. I have to hand it to Craig, he stuck it out and has been an entertaining burr in the GOP saddle, but somehow I don't see many Republicans lining up to have their kids work for him. Stranger things have happened...

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Filthy Harry's picture

Wow. Now that's what I call having big brass balls. I hope to see this mocked on the Daily Show or Colbert Report.

ysbaddaden's picture

Speaking of saddles, don't gynecologists call their foot rests stirrups?

Just because Craig may be gay that in no way means that he is a pedophile. I see this as an insult to gay men to insinuate such a thing.

L.A. Confidential's picture

Interns. Another word for Free Labor.

below_me's picture

yikes! why not get a pedophile (gonzales) to babysit....

miss_kitty's picture

Well, if he hires female interns, there shouldn't be a problem, right?

goatsage's picture

Don't stall, apply today!
Start at the bottom and work your way up!

Those of narrow stance need not apply.

Dale's picture

Why are the job interviews at the airport?

ashton's picture

pissed off patricia @ 3:

Just because Craig may be gay that in no way means that he is a pedophile. I see this as an insult to gay men to insinuate such a thing.

Actually you came to that conclusion completely on your own. Nothing in the post mentions children. Had you actually read it, it clearly states that the interns are college students.

Peter G's picture

It doesn't say if the KY is supplied or whether you have to pitch or catch.

pete's picture

Advice to all applying interns: invest in a summer's supply of Depends undergarments. or tap shoes. your choice.

L.A. Confidential's picture

Cuba, Still a Country for Old Men
Time.com Tue Feb 26

Craig and the Republicans can relocate there. Hopefully the Media Brainwashed Media can go with them.

goatsage's picture

pissed off patricia @ 3:

Just because Craig may be gay that in no way means that he is a pedophile. I see this as an insult to gay men to insinuate such a thing.

He's a Republican, a Bush sycophant, a closet homosexual and hypocrite. He is fair game.

Any gay men out there feeling insulted?

abarts's picture

Applications should be submitted on toilet paper. Please wear tap shoes to interview.

Yellow Elephant Safari's picture

Interested applicants must demonstrate previous enjoyment of gladiator movies.

Aaron's picture

Additional requirements:

Applicant must know how to core a potato

Cheese shredding and microwave skills a must

exit7a's picture

Rubber under britches and ball gag provided.

Yellow Elephant Safari's picture

Aaron @ 16:

Additional requirements:

Applicant must know how to core a potato

Cheese shredding and microwave skills a must

Ans fudge packing?

L.A. Confidential's picture

goatsage @ 13:

pissed off patricia @ 3:

Just because Craig may be gay that in no way means that he is a pedophile. I see this as an insult to gay men to insinuate such a thing.

He's a Republican, a Bush sycophant, a closet homosexual and hypocrite. He is fair game.

Any gay men out there feeling insulted?

If gay Republican Politicians keep being discovered and found out at this rate we'll probably see Gay's going straight just because it turns their stomach to be associated with Republicans.

E.L.2.'s picture

Most interns know by now that Larry Craig is more freaky than Mark Foley, inside AND outside of the men's room.

Tell me, is Larry discussing his wide stances with the interns?

Jay Severin Has a Small Pen1s's picture

Coed bathrooms?

gmsingh's picture

"Shot glasses welcome."

Rusty Shackleford's picture

Um... how exactly are the dynamics here any different from when straight senators advertise for interns?

myiq2xu's picture

Is he tired of turning over a new page already?

Blue Lensman's picture

"Be the laughing stock envy of your piers!"

L.A. Confidential's picture

“For those interested in politics, it is an incredible opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at how our government functions while serving the people of Idaho. No Pay. Pay for own gas, food, clothing, health care. Must live local and pay own rent."

Cd's picture

Making fun of this is like shooting fish in a barrel.

I'm taping with joy at all the possibilities.

giantpeach's picture

LOL, intern AKA bathroom lookout.

ysbaddaden's picture

That's how craiggy likes his volunteers

In turns.

ashton @ 9:

pissed off patricia @ 3:

Just because Craig may be gay that in no way means that he is a pedophile. I see this as an insult to gay men to insinuate such a thing.

Actually you came to that conclusion completely on your own. Nothing in the post mentions children. Had you actually read it, it clearly states that the interns are college students.

Oops, sorry. You are right. I totally missed that part about them being college students.
Sincere apologies from me to everyone.

I shall be more careful in the future, I promise.

c_ray_86's picture

I am kinda horny... and I've always been a bit bi-curious... hell I've always fantasized about a blow job from an old republican senator, lets see how it goes!

*e-mails resume*

GambitRF's picture

DO NOT WANT

Filthy Harry's picture

ashton @ 9:

pissed off patricia @ 3:

Just because Craig may be gay that in no way means that he is a pedophile. I see this as an insult to gay men to insinuate such a thing.

Actually you came to that conclusion completely on your own. Nothing in the post mentions children. Had you actually read it, it clearly states that the interns are college students.

He's a convicted sexual pervert. Does he actually NEED to be a pedophile in order for parents to be worried. Shit, I'm more offended by his politics.

John's picture

Where do i sign???

SweetAtheist's picture

Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Interns...

This is beyond unbelievable to me, I don't know if it's stupidity, denial, or plain arrogance on Larry's part.

JudyLou's picture

He stuck it out all right....

Joementum's picture

One question: Who the f*ck wants THAT on their resume?

Aaron's picture

Seriously Joementum thats a great point

AshWilliams's picture

Congratulations, you've gotten the intern position! Report to the restroom at 8am.

supremecourtjester's picture

Whippersnappers? In Black History Month? More code words, no doubt. Larry, how could you?

ConcernedCanuck's picture

Interns? I know there is a joke in there somewhere that fits both parties, but, Naw, ain't gonna touch it. LOL.

Andy K's picture

goatsage @ 13:

pissed off patricia @ 3:

Just because Craig may be gay that in no way means that he is a pedophile. I see this as an insult to gay men to insinuate such a thing.

He's a Republican, a Bush sycophant, a closet homosexual and hypocrite. He is fair game.

Any gay men out there feeling insulted?

First, we should be better than that.

Second, why waste energy making shit up when you can just sit back and watch the GOP self-destruct in ways that go far beyond the imaginable?

Saint Augustine's picture

Rusty Shackleford @ 23:

Um... how exactly are the dynamics here any different from when straight senators advertise for interns?

I would suggest any or all of the three definitions of the word integrity would apply.

1 : firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
2 : an unimpaired condition : soundness
3 : the quality or state of being complete or undivided : completeness

t-bone's picture

exit7a @ 17:

Rubber under britches and ball gag provided.

Good one! P.S. Exit 7a (Robbinsville) is my old stomping grounds. Maybe I'll see you at Jim's Country Diner one Sunday morning.

gumby's picture

I am not now, nor have I ever been a coffee table.

Proud2bHumble's picture

goatsage @ 7:

Don't stall, apply today!
Start at the bottom and work your way up!

Those of narrow stance need not apply.

LOL

Proud2bHumble's picture

Dale @ 8:

Why are the job interviews at the airport?

lol

ysbaddaden's picture

t-bone @ 44:

exit7a @ 17:

Rubber under britches and ball gag provided.

Good one! P.S. Exit 7a (Robbinsville) is my old stomping grounds. Maybe I'll see you at Jim's Country Diner one Sunday morning.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/Knebel_(Ball)_Fotomodel_Jassi.jpg/120px-Knebel_(Ball)_Fotomodel_Jassi.jpg

ConcernedCanuck's picture

What is the dress code in Senator Craig's office?
Male staff members should wear a tie at all times, and a suit jacket or sport coat should be kept handy. Female staff members should dress professionally as well, in either skirts, dresses, or pant suits. No shorts or open-backed clothing are permitted. Hosiery is also required. During times when the Senate is not in session, professional casual attire is permitted. Clothing should always be neat and in good taste.

I think that dress code sounds a bit oddish.

Proud2bHumble's picture

Peter G @ 10:

It doesn't say if the KY is supplied or whether you have to pitch or catch.

You'd have to be jerk to apply.

ysbaddaden's picture

As Miss. Emily Letilla would say, "Never mind..."

Proud2bHumble's picture

myiq2xu @ 24:

Is he tired of turning over a new page already?

LOL

ConcernedCanuck's picture

ConcernedCanuck @ 49:

What is the dress code in Senator Craig's office?
Male staff members should wear a tie at all times, and a suit jacket or sport coat should be kept handy. Female staff members should dress professionally as well, in either skirts, dresses, or pant suits. No shorts or open-backed clothing are permitted. Hosiery is also required. During times when the Senate is not in session, professional casual attire is permitted. Clothing should always be neat and in good taste.

I think that dress code sounds a bit oddish.

No mention of pants for the males, but hosiery is required.

Big Dick Cheney's picture

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Proud2bHumble's picture

JudyLou @ 36:

He stuck it out all right....

lol

President PNACcio's picture

Just in time for the return of the writers. Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, and Mad TV are going to have a field day.

CoIntelPro's picture

"applicants can not be gay and must not ever have been gay"

LOL

Proud2bHumble's picture

"Must be not and never have been gay like Senator Craig."

Andy K's picture

CoIntelPro @ 57:

"applicants can not be gay and must not ever have been gay"

LOL

Read the part in the fine print that states that the applicant must be open to experimenting.

Proud2bHumble's picture

CoIntelPro @ 57:

"applicants can not be gay and must not ever have been gay"

LOL

You dog ;}

Proud2bHumble's picture

Ol' Tappy McWidestance's Comedy Platinum Tour @ C&L

Y'all are tooooooo funny! LOLOLOLOLOLOL

Rusty Shackleford's picture

Saint Augustine @ 43:

Rusty Shackleford @ 23:

Um... how exactly are the dynamics here any different from when straight senators advertise for interns?

I would suggest any or all of the three definitions of the word integrity would apply.

1 : firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
2 : an unimpaired condition : soundness
3 : the quality or state of being complete or undivided : completeness

True, true. I just found Wonkette's post to be a little homophobic. Like this: "And if you’re a summer intern for Idaho Sen. Larry Craig, who knows what else you’ll be forced to do?" Kinda sounds like she's saying... well, he might just rape you. I don't know, it just seems like a cheap shot that plays on crass stereotypes. But since I don't much like either Wonkette or Larry Craig I'm not going to worry too much about it.

CoIntelPro's picture

pissed off patricia @ 3:

Just because Craig may be gay that in no way means that he is a pedophile. I see this as an insult to openly gay men to insinuate such a thing.

I agree except for the part where:
1) he is not gay
2) he has never been gay

No admission, no insult. Sorry... :(

LOL :<[)

Aaron's picture

DAY INT

A secretary ushers APPLICANT in to the office. SENATOR CRAIG is sitting at his desk. He slides his
business card across the desk.

SEN CRAIG
Now what do you think about that?

Strawberrybitch's picture

Wait....this ad is for real? Bwahahahahahahahah! Man, the jokes really do write themselves.

oZer's picture

and of course, don't ask ~ don't tell

blah blah's picture

ConcernedCanuck @ 53:

ConcernedCanuck @ 49:

What is the dress code in Senator Craig's office?
Male staff members should wear a tie at all times, and a suit jacket or sport coat should be kept handy. Female staff members should dress professionally as well, in either skirts, dresses, or pant suits. No shorts or open-backed clothing are permitted. Hosiery is also required. During times when the Senate is not in session, professional casual attire is permitted. Clothing should always be neat and in good taste.

Males may only where..... Chaps!!!

I think that dress code sounds a bit oddish.

No mention of pants for the males, but hosiery is required.

pissed off patricia's picture

For those of you who are still concerned about what I said, please refer to my comment #30.

Thanks

enor's picture

I guess my daughter need not apply.

enor's picture

con't

(and she is graduating from college)

Bonkers's picture

Ewwww. Just...ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

Bonkers's picture

pissed off patricia @ 68:

For those of you who are still concerned about what I said, please refer to my comment #30.

Thanks

Takes character to admit a mistake. You are good by me, pop!

dadams's picture

is larry craig going to train them at the men's room
in the minn airport? teach such things as
wide stances, foot placement and lying?

Bonkers @ 72:

pissed off patricia @ 68:

For those of you who are still concerned about what I said, please refer to my comment #30.

Thanks

Takes character to admit a mistake. You are good by me, pop!

Thank you very much. I appreciate what you said.
To err is human, to not acknowledge it is foolish.

kablooie's picture

Skill set required: a narrow mind and a wide stance.

Jeffrey Stewart's picture

Interviews for the position will be held in the stalls in the men's room down the hall from his office.

goatsage's picture

ysbaddaden @ 48:

t-bone @ 44:

exit7a @ 17:

Rubber under britches and ball gag provided.

Good one! P.S. Exit 7a (Robbinsville) is my old stomping grounds. Maybe I'll see you at Jim's Country Diner one Sunday morning.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/Knebel_(Ball)_Fotomodel_Jassi.jpg/120px-Knebel_(Ball)_Fotomodel_Jassi.jpg

Exit 7a - my old grounds as well. I miss Jersey pizza...

Proud2bHumble's picture

I see many, many applications from Glory Holins, Ima Richarownder, Robb Maibals, et al in your future Tappy...

Aaron's picture

Proud2bHumble @ 78:

I see many, many applications from Glory Holins, Ima Richarownder, Robb Maibals, et al in your future Tappy...

yes, and also Craven Moorehed

Quiet Burp's picture

pissed off patricia @ 3:

Just because Craig may be gay that in no way means that he is a pedophile. I see this as an insult to gay men to insinuate such a thing.

"juniors or seniors in college, or recent graduates";
That don't sound like children to me!

Quiet Burp's picture

Quiet Burp @ 80:

pissed off patricia @ 3:

Just because Craig may be gay that in no way means that he is a pedophile. I see this as an insult to gay men to insinuate such a thing.

"juniors or seniors in college, or recent graduates";
That don't sound like children to me!

Sorry, I should have read the whole comments not just the article!

Matt in Texas's picture

pissed off patricia @ 74:

Bonkers @ 72:

pissed off patricia @ 68:

For those of you who are still concerned about what I said, please refer to my comment #30.

Thanks

Takes character to admit a mistake. You are good by me, pop!

Thank you very much. I appreciate what you said.
To err is human, to not acknowledge it is foolish.

To not acknowledge it makes you eligible to be in the Bush Administration.

StirFry's picture

pissed off patricia @ 3:

Just because Craig may be gay that in no way means that he is a pedophile. I see this as an insult to gay men to insinuate such a thing.

Oh dang it POP, I was going to cut a joke, but you're absolutely right.

Matt in Texas's picture

Aaron @ 79:

Proud2bHumble @ 78:

I see many, many applications from Glory Holins, Ima Richarownder, Robb Maibals, et al in your future Tappy...

yes, and also Craven Moorehed

And there's always Hugh G Reckshun. One of the intern's jobs is to supply the Senator's favorite meal - Sum Yung Gai.

Bud Wilkerson's picture

As a rancher, southwest of Moscow, Idaho, I wouldn't let Senator Craig near my sheep, let alone my son.

Liberal AND Proud's picture

Job Requirements

Wide Stance
U.S. Flag Lapel Pin
Moist Towelettes

ConcernedCanuck's picture

Liberal AND Proud @ 86:

Job Requirements

Wide Stance
U.S. Flag Lapel Pin
Moist Towelettes

And Toe-Tappin' shoes!!!!!!!!!

StirFry's picture

Liberal AND Proud @ 86:

Job Requirements

Wide Stance
U.S. Flag Lapel Pin
Moist Towelettes

i don't want to laugh....i won't laugh......damn, HAHAHA!

JohnnyBravo's picture

Larry Craig is looking for interns. The comedy writes itself :-)

AdamWho's picture

Definitions:

Gay (Homosexual) Sexual interest in same sex
Pedophile: Sexual interest in PRE-PUBESCENT children

Craig is not a Pedophile and no pre-pubescent children are applying to the position.

Craig is gay and I don't care if he screws his interns.

natisman's picture

Over heard on the plains west of Pocotillo.

"Dad do I have to go be an intern in Craigs office?"

"Yes Son!"

"Can I enlist in the army instead?"

Ruthless People's picture

Send your son to intern with Larry Craig or to spend a summer at Neverland Ranch with Michael Jackson.

What to do, what to do...decisions, decisions..

henry walace's picture

Wait until the Sen. finds out his Prozac and anti gay meds don't really work.

Gabe's picture

College students are not "kids."

Larry Craig may not be someone you like but he's not a child molester.

And for the billionth time, someone you know to have had sex with someone of the same gender, or suspect they have, does not mean they are a child molester.

This post was just inviting all these comparisons and awful falsehoods. And yet here it is and not a single one of the comments tying homosexuality and pedophilia together are deleted.

BIGBONEDED's picture

Idaho's version of WILL ROGERS " LARRY NEVER MET A MAN IN A BATHROOM HE DIDN'T LIKE ".....

Hamachi's picture

pissed off patricia @ 3:

Just because Craig may be gay that in no way means that he is a pedophile. I see this as an insult to gay men to insinuate such a thing.

It's not that he is gay. That part is fine. It's that he's a Republican.

crazyworld2046's picture

Typical liberal propaganda. No reasonable and well-informed parent should have any problem sending his or her daughter to work for Craig. Of course, the parents of sons...

Check The Sex Offender Registry's picture

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Edwin's picture

pissed off patricia @ 3:

Just because Craig may be gay that in no way means that he is a pedophile. I see this as an insult to gay men to insinuate such a thing.

No. You're right. It absolutley does not mean he's a pedophile, but as a gay man this story gave me a chuckle. Larry Craig deserves it, with both barrels. I don't hesitate to ridicule him or his pathetic "lifestyle". (If it were a private struggle with homosexuality, I might feel for him, but he's gone pretty public, and denied being gay, and still thinks being gay is despicable.)

t-bone's picture

goatsage @ 77:

Exit 7a - my old grounds as well. I miss Jersey pizza...

Phil's Pizza Palace, mmmmmmmmm.

Edwin's picture

goatsage @ 13:

pissed off patricia @ 3:

Just because Craig may be gay that in no way means that he is a pedophile. I see this as an insult to gay men to insinuate such a thing.

He's a Republican, a Bush sycophant, a closet homosexual and hypocrite. He is fair game.

Any gay men out there feeling insulted?

NOPE. Not in the least. I love Larry Craig stories. He deserves every bit of it. Bring it on.

Scooter's picture

Word to intern--don't ask about that box of cigars on the Senator's desk.

t-bone's picture

Matt in Texas @ 84:

Aaron @ 79:

Proud2bHumble @ 78:

I see many, many applications from Glory Holins, Ima Richarownder, Robb Maibals, et al in your future Tappy...

yes, and also Craven Moorehed

And there's always Hugh G Reckshun. One of the intern's jobs is to supply the Senator's favorite meal - Sum Yung Gai.

No wonder Dick Hertz. And just to give equal time to the distaff interns - Wilma Fingerdew?

t-bone's picture

Scooter @ 102:

Word to intern--don't ask about that box of cigars on the Senator's desk.

And whatever you do, don't pet the bald hamster he keeps in shoebox with a hole in one end.

AshWilliams's picture

t-bone @ 104:

Scooter @ 102:

Word to intern--don't ask about that box of cigars on the Senator's desk.

And whatever you do, don't pet the bald hamster he keeps in shoebox with a hole in one end.

It's Larry Craig's d*ck in a box!

futt the wuck's picture

Can they tap their feet?

That's the interview.....

Proud2bHumble's picture

t-bone @ 103:
Wilma Fingerdew?
.
LOL, thanks!

Ken's picture

pissed off patricia @ 68:

For those of you who are still concerned about what I said, please refer to my comment #30.
Your answer at 30 showed a lot of class. Too bad that more people don't have as much.

VegasRage's picture

Just keep a narrow stance in the stall and for God's sake don't tap your foot.

Josh's picture

JACCR

just another closet-case republican

CappuccettoRosso's picture

Dale @ 8:

Why are the job interviews at the airport?

Auditions in 'natural' environment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zzf049rgMI

Robt's picture

I know, Has Larry tried the airport restrooms?

fastfeat's picture

Bud Wilkerson @ 85:

As a rancher, southwest of Moscow, Idaho, I wouldn't let Senator Craig near my sheep, let alone my son.

LOL!!

Big Dick Cheney's picture

My name is Larry Craig, and I approve this massage
My name is Larry Craig, and I want you on my staff
My name is Larry Craig, bend over and I will drive you home
My name is Larry Craig, would you be a member on my team
My name is Larry Craig, didnt I see you on YouTool
My name is Larry Craig, I will interview you at the Minniapolis GOP convention, stall #5
My name is Larry Craig, and I am not gay, but my boyfriend is
My name is Larry Craig, I like your resume, can I try you on for size
My name is Larry Craig, I need a new laptop, is this your resume
My name is Larry Craig, is that an Idaho spud in your pocket, or...

Stash's picture

with a wide stance no doubt.

Mark Lazen's picture

I love Larry Craig. I don't know what I would do without him.

http://onlysayin.blogspot.com/2007/09/why-social-conservatives-cant-keep...

ysbaddaden's picture

Deadline quickly approaching

And Larry too with his pants unzipped.

IdahoMoe's picture

Jim Risch ...Craig wanna-be.

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