Walking to the Foggy Bottom metro is usually routine, but a few days of the week can be awfully tricky. Greenpeace is making its presence known throughout I Street, and is hunting down on metro riders throughout the city.

"Can you take a few moments to save the environment?" says a Greenpeace representative.

"Impeach Cheney, avoid WW III!" a LaRouche campaigner will advocate.

WOW. They just hit two things I care about. I DO want to avoid WW III and, YES, I would like to save the environment. But do I want to talk to you idiots for 15 minutes and put my pen on your stupid mailing list? No. Absolutely not.

So how do you avoid these dedicated, devoted young Americans? Just litter. Instead of merely agreeing with them in principle and listening to their blabber, just take out a pen, some paper, or even buy a soda to throw on the ground. The point is to make a mess. That way, why would they want your support?

For the LaRouche supporters, just say, "I'm a republican, ****!" And if you are a Republican, well, at least you aren't lying.

Agreeing in principle, and having fun not being annoyed.