Travel Requirements...

The Smoking Gun has posted Vice President Cheney's travel requirements. Quite frankly, it is very modest. I've been involved in working with much lesser-known politicians and celebrities who have much more extensive "requests."

I don't see this simple one-pager as evidence that he is being high-maintenance. On the contrary, it is actually respectful to provide a simple list of your requirements that can be easily faxed to your host.

For example, if you were to bring me to your town to speak, I have some standard requests that I can fax you...

Temperature in room: 67.3 degrees Fahrenheit

TV's tuned to Andy Griffith reruns

Six-pack of Tab (soft drink) on ice (ice should not be chipped)

Latest issues of Vanity Fair, Human Events, and Sports Illustrated

Ala George Castanza, sheets should not be tucked in.

No carbs served (except wheat bread or whole grain)

Foam pillows (not down)

I will necessitate a driver (you can pick me up -- no need for a hired car)