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The Difference Democrats Make

by Natasha Chart
Mon Aug 27th, 2007 at 03:09:27 AM EST

For all that I'm as irritated with the Bush Dogs as anyone, I believe it matters that we have a Democratic majority instead of a Republican majority. The MasterCard company agrees with me. And, what's more, they think government agency managers would agree.

Who else could this Federal Triangle DC Metro platform advertisement by their public sector development department be directed towards?

MasterCard advertisement, Federal Triangle Metro platform, DC - nc, 8/27/2007

Remember when there were no oversight committees?
That train has left the station.

For the close ups and a wide shot, head below the fold.

MasterCard advertisement, lower left text and contact information, Federal Triangle Metro platform, DC - nc, 8/27/2007

Get the business intelligence you need to help cut costs, optimize spending, and stand up to the toughest scrutiny. Find out what MasterCard Public Sector Development can do for you.
Visit mastercard.com/gov or call 1-877-MC-PUBLIC.

MasterCard advertisement, lower right logo, Federal Triangle Metro platform, DC - nc, 8/27/2007

Public Sector Development
Transparency and accountability through business intelligence.

Federal Triangle Metro platform, Washington, DC - nc, 8/27/2007

Yep, it's the Federal Triangle Metro, all right. When I'm capable of making this stuff up, I'll be able to retire off the proceeds of my fabulous novels. Update note: Someone took a picture of a slightly different version in January, and it was discussed on Discourse.net. The older ad, as the commenters note, lacks the context provided by the supporting text. Without the additional commentary, it looks like a MasterCard branded advertisement for the Democratic majority.

The Difference Democrats Make | 7 comments (7 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Yeah but... (none / 0)

It was just an oversight.

AG

Goodness had nothing to do with it, dearie.-Mae West

by Arthur Gilroy (arthurgilroy<at>earthlink.net) on Mon Aug 27th, 2007 at 06:34:15 AM EST

Re: The Difference Democrats Make (none / 0)

absolutely brilliant!

by billjpa (billjpa@aol.com) on Mon Aug 27th, 2007 at 07:02:39 AM EST

Pretty Amazing (none / 0)

This implies to me that the rejection of Cheney/BushCo. runs a lot deeper than progressives, into the heart of the conservative business community. Reminds me of the book Imposter.

Michaela

by michaelmt (MrMichael_t@yahoo.com) on Mon Aug 27th, 2007 at 07:42:26 AM EST

Don't get your hopes up (none / 0)

Business has no permanent ideology or political party -- just permanent interests.

They will even peddle Che Guevara tee shirts at K-Mart (this is a historical note) to make a buck.

Business is rejecting the Bush administration because (1) he's now really a lame duck and (2) they are putting their bets on the Republicans and Bush Dogs in Congress. (With a few hedge bets on Democratic presidential hopefuls.)

50 states, 210 media market, 435 Congressional Districts, 3080 counties, 192,480 precincts

by TarheelDem (editor@thepartielion.com) on Mon Aug 27th, 2007 at 07:49:23 AM EST
[ Parent ]

A good pr campaign by MC (none / 0)

In our business we are a vendor for a couple of government agencies and the preferred way of paying vendors is by credit card. I think this is nothing but good p.r. campaign by MC. It was harder to get paid before they started using cards, you had to go through the old dreaded purchase order which had to have pre-approval and you got paid by check whenever it got there. Now they just give us the cc number and were paid. I think that's less oversight not more.

Don't tread on me

by BobX on Mon Aug 27th, 2007 at 08:03:29 AM EST

Re: A good pr campaign by MC (none / 0)

That's a very good point. (I've worked for contractors and sub-contractors on government contracts, and getting paid WAS a pain, especially for a small company which sometimes had to 'float' its payroll two or three months ahead of when the invoices actually got paid...)

On the other hand, at least with purchase orders and checks, there is a substantial paper trail and contract oversight process. So much government work is being contracted out nowadays that the only quality control and oversight there is has to do with the management of invoices and purchase orders -- in fact, that's all some government employees have to do, manage those outside contracts for whatever agency they work for. If those are being phased out so that no one is even looking at incremental breakdowns of what's being spent and for what services and expenses.... how does anyone know what's being done or paid for it?

Being paid by credit card is better for the contractors, but is it better for the overall process? That is a question that should be looked into....

Keith Olbermann speaks for me.

by JanetT in MD on Mon Aug 27th, 2007 at 08:55:12 AM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: The Difference Democrats Make (none / 0)

I'd bet they are betting on Hillary. Bill was certainly OK for business, and given the chances of electing a moderate Republican I wouldn't put it past them to play ostrich for this election.

Michaela

by michaelmt (MrMichael_t@yahoo.com) on Mon Aug 27th, 2007 at 10:56:32 AM EST

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