Posted on 07/13/2007 6:02:18 PM PDT by crazyhorse691
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Peter DeFazio sent an angry letter to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, calling for an investigation.
These days, that's not a rare move for a Democratic congressman.
But the Springfield Democrat's complaint is, uh, different. Let's just say he probably won't be seeking public office in Vermont any time soon.
The full text of the letter is after the jump.
-- Jeff Kosseff
Alberto R. Gonzalez
Attorney General
Office of Attorney General
Robert F. Kennedy Building
950 Pennsylvania, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20530-2000
Heidely Ho Attorney General Gonzales:
I write to you to express the outrage that I, and all Oregonians, feel regarding a recent event. I know there is a strong possibility that you may come back and say that you "don't recall" to what I am referring, so let me refresh your memory. Recently, 20th Century Fox launched The Simpson's Movie Springfield Challenge where people could vote on the real-life location of the home of The Simpsons. Naturally, most Oregonians felt confident that we would win, since it is obvious to everyone that Simpson's creator Matt Groening, who was raised in Oregon, modeled Springfield after his childhood home. Oregon has over 363 miles of the most beautiful coastline in America, the Cascade Mountains, and is the grass seed capital of the world. What does Vermont have? Maple syrup.
This travesty must not stand. Springfield, Vermont is a town of only nine thousand people; yet this community received over fifteen thousand votes. Unless they passed a law giving cows the right to vote, this smacks of election fraud. It also once again highlights the need for electronic voting with a valid paper trail. Was Diebold in any way involved in tabulating the results?
Additionally, it's my understanding that Springfield, Vermont entered the competition after the deadline. That's clearly an election violation since they should not have been listed on the ballot in the first place.
Some people will say that we were rolled by the giant pink doughnut, but I believe there were significant voting irregularities. Knowing how passionately the Bush Administration feels about counting every vote, I'm sure you will want to investigate this matter. Additionally, I urge you to petition the Supreme Court to review the facts and consider whether or not this election should be set aside. Given the Court's recent rulings on election proceedings, I'm sure they will be eager to review the case. I demand that you investigate this miscarriage of justice and restore Oregon as the definitive home of The Simpsons.
Okiliydokily,
PETER DeFAZIO
Member of Congress
P.S. Also, to see proof beyond a shadow of a doubt where the real Simpsons are live, go to http://www.defazio.house.gov/images/zoom/LGKSWV/simpsonspad.jpg and see for yourself. Photos don't lie.
P.P.S. Vote Quimby
I have to think that the salutation sets the tone. This is all in fun.
“Why not? Mary had a little lamb.”
Mary had a little lamb, a little toast, a little jam...
Mary had a little lamb,
A little beef,
A little ham;
Ice cream, cake and soda pop!
Oh how sick our Mary got!
“Mary had a little lamb,
A little beef,
A little ham;
Ice cream, cake and soda pop!
Oh how sick our Mary got!”
And then-
When Mary had a little lamb,
the doctor was surprised.
But when Old MacDonald had a farm,
the doctor nearly died.
Everyone knows that Springfield, Oregon, a nice, blue-collar town, is the REAL Springfield, as it’s where Matt Groening grew up!
They should have picked the Oregon Springfield!
Ed
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