Franny Rizzo Annoyed, Confused, Possibly Smelling Patronage In The Hole Where Verizon Fios Could Go
Hey, remember when we told you that Verizon Fios was coming into town to give Comcast the only competition it has had in its natural-born life? Well, not so fast. Not where there is foot-dragging and lobbying and feigned illiteracy to be had. And especially when it can all be had under the big top of our own illustrious City Council. Some Verizon execs went before Council yesterday, and were treated to what we can only describe as… Philadelphia. Cue an exasperated Frank Rizzo:
“What’s the rush here?” Councilman Frank Rizzo asked at one point. “It’s almost impossible to absorb all this information.”
Aww, it’s OK, Franny! Sometimes reading is tough for us, too! Like, when the words go back and forth and on top of each other and it all makes no sense and you just want to SCREAM? We’ve all been there, little buddy. Say, who was that in the hallway you were chatting with?
Comcast lobbyists roamed the chamber during the three-hour hearing, chatting with Council members, but did not testify.
[Verizon consultant Paul] Trane at one point noted that Rizzo was consulting a long list for his questions.
Rizzo quickly took offense as Trane clarified that he wasn’t suggesting the councilman was using Comcast information in the hearing.
“No, I’m reading from your list, sir,” Rizzo snapped.
“Don’t insult me. Your list. No one else’s list.”
Oh dear. Well, it’s the same thing as it was with the comic books, dear. At least he’s reading.
DN: Me Talk Pretty One Day
