Teapot Rock – Public Domain
“I am sure that there will be no problems in approving the personal loan, Mr. Secretary,” the oil company executive said with a wink.
“That’s excellent news,” the White House cabinet member said appreciatively.
“Now about that Teapot Dome contract.”
It appears some things seem never to change.
Padre
Weekend Writing Prompt #121 – Teapot
*Based on the 1920s Teapot Dome Scandal
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Scandal and a history lesson!
Well done, Padre.
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Only the name of the scandal changes. Nicely done.
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I just finished watching The Bourne Supremacy — in which there’s a scandalous killing of a Russian activist against “privatisation” of the oil.
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And I thought I would be the only one to write a post about the Teapot Dome Scandal. Silly me!
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