Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Pitching For Pittsburgh Today, Luke Ravenstahl

Beginning at approximately 1 p.m. today, Luke Ravenstahl -- inside a presidential limousine -- aimed a half-hour pitch for Pittsburgh at President Obama. (He had the President's attention because the Onoratos and Altmires and Doyles and Caseys had other plans.)

Two hours after addressing the clustermuck in Iraq (and Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and Yemen, and Iran, and . . . ) with Gen. Ray Odierno in the Oval Office, the President was stuck in a back seat for the length of the Parkway West with the substance and polish that is Luke Ravenstahl.

The Harvard Law Review editor and the accidental mayor. The constitutional law professor and the celebrity stalker. The Commander in Chief and the Homeland Security joyrider.

Plus, the President had been briefed on local politics by White House staff. And the presidential schedule indicates the Obamas have invited Paul McCartney to entertain at the White House tonight.

Good luck with that pitch, Luke pitcher, Pittsburgh.

Infinonytune: Centerfield, John Fogerty

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

And Adam Ravenstahl was driving.

Not Your Fan said...

Why so negative all the time? Mayor Ravenstall is trying his best for the City. With a chance to sit with the President and talk about Pittsburgh's issues and you have to make fun of this? He is trying. Show some respect.

Anonymous said...

Widdle Wukey got to ride in the big car! He's such a dick, just the thought of him being our Mayor makes me sick!

Anonymous said...

With a chance to sit with the President and talk about Pittsburgh's issues and you have to make fun of this? He is trying. Show some respect.

Pittsburgh's issues include voter apathy, backroom deals, pay-to-play politics, corrupt public officials, unethical leaders and nepotism. Do you really think he is discussing these things with the president?

Anonymous said...

yinz laugh, luke rides in the limo with barryo, barry sees macca that evening, macca announces consol center opening gig the next day, avoiding his Beatley self joining "The List"....

Bram Reichbaum said...

McCartney would played better at the Arena closing, but perhaps there was a conflict.