It’s called “Gov Gab,” and it’s just awesome. It’s a product of the Office of Citizen Services and Communications, a little eddy of the bureaucracy that Wikipedia doesn’t even know about. It exists to help explain the rest of the bureaucracy to average Americans, which is ironic because its own website is pretty useless. But presumably that’s because they’re putting all their energy into Gov Gab.
Now snark aside, having a website that tells people useful stuff (opting out of credit card offers, finding a good mechanic, when your rebate check will get there) isn’t a bad idea. But there is something inherently snark-worthy about the idea of a “government blog.” It’s like Dr. Evil trying to do the Macarena.
Anyway, make sure to check out the contributors page. Who’s YOUR favorite gov gabber? Mine’s Colleen.
We must find and seduce every member of their blogging team. It is our duty. Dibbs on Stephanie, provided that she’s the big blue Uncle-Sam thingy.