Capital vs. Capitol: Usage Guide for Congressman Billy Long Who is Obviously Confused About Where He Will be Working

Many people from around these parts knew Billy Long wasn't prepared to serve in Congress. Many of us know he is going to have to be coached along the way. It's almost a guarantee Speaker John Boehner and the new Senator from Missouri will probably get a say in which button Billy Long picks, although, he may suddenly have flashbacks of the Matrix and wonder if he should pick the red button or the green button as he holds the government issued "bat phone."



Anyway, Billy Long seems a little unsure of where it is going to work today. So here's a little usage guide that will help Billy Long understand the most basic Washington terminology.

Billy, I don't believe you have ever walked in front or even inside of the Capital. There isn't a federal building that I know of called the Capital. Perhaps, though, and maybe I should give the auctioneer the benefit of the doubt, he was visiting Capital One bank and just didn't have enough characters. You know he may have been looking for those Vikings to see if he can get a gig in their next commercial considering his new love of the camera.



Hey Billy, what's in your wallet? By the way, don't go Viking in any of the secret Capitol rooms you have been tweeting about. It wouldn't reflect well on the district.

OK, so are you ready for this Billy? I know you are a bit of a Neanderthal and all so I will make this simple.

You work in the nation's Capital but you vote in the Capitol. Capital is the city and Capitol is the building. Ok, do you have it?