National Corvette Day

Here's a news story ...... on CBS's website, citing Politico as if it were an honest news source instead of a right wing propaganda ad, and, without a hint of irony, the article itself is sponsored by ExxonMobil:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/06/27/politics/politico/thecrypt/main4215883.shtml

"Thanks to Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.) and 55 stalwart colleagues, Monday has been designated "National Corvette Day." Yes, the American automative icon now gets its own day. I know I feel better already. All that stuff that I was worried about — war, terrorism, health care, a meltdown of the economy — has melted away. I will sleep easy now. Thanks, Mr. Shimkus!

You can read the full text of the Corvette resolution (H.Res.970) below. It was passed by the House on Thursday. My only other problem with this resolution — except for the fact that it is a stupid waste of time — is that it really doesn't even mention the most important stuff about the Corvette. Any resolution on the 'Vette that doesn't include the phrases "Whereas it will help you get chicks" and "Whereas it looks really cool" just fails to do justice to this legend on wheels (thanks to an unnamed colleague for that point).

So hurray to Corvettes, but boo to Shimkus and the rest of the House. May the two never meet.

"H. Res. 970

In the House of Representatives, U. S., "

besides increasing college aid to vets has anything meaningful been passed in 2008 at all?

........... never mind.

The styling cues lasted until the Stingray version of the 'Vette.

One small detail I **really** liked is the way the body 'ran down' between the seats, making them look built into the bodywork.