http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46050494/ns/us_news-giving/#.TxfTVaWLssI

“Rubenstein, a co-founder of The Carlyle Group, began building the private equity firm’s business in Washington and said he wanted to restore a symbol of the nation and hasten repairs to reopen the landmark.”

A generous gift, and darned nice of the guy.  And I can see it now.  Painted down the sides.

“The Washington – Carlyle Group Monument”

And around the base, smaller letters, closer to the ground.

“Verizon – the official cell phone of the Washington – Carlyle Group Monument”

“Bud Lite – the official beer of the Washington – Carlyle Group Monument”

“Pepsi – Cola  - the official soda of the Washington – Carlyle Group Monument”

“Wranglers – the official denims of the Washington – Carlyle Group Monument”

“NASCAR – the official racing circuit of the Washington – Carlyle Group Monument”

“Lieberman’s Deli – the home of the official pastrami of the Washington – Carlyle Group Monument”

“Call 206-555-6969  - the official chat line of the Washington- Carlyle Group Monument”

“McDonalds – home of the official “Big George” double cheese, pointy headed flatsided hot dog” two blocks north of the Washington – Carlyle Group Monument”

“For a good time call Martha, official escort of the Washington – Carlyle Group Monument”

“For a better time, call Dolly, unofficial escort of the entire city of Washington, including the Carlyle Group.

“Round Table – endorsed by George Washington and the Valley Forge Pizza Society as befitting the Washington – Carlyle Group Monument”

“Abercrombie and Kent – official tour guides of the Washington – Carlyle Group Monument with our free Bill Clinton screwed here, and here, and here, and over there, on the other side of that wall, under that bench, and on that bench map.  Additional maps of the Lincoln Memorial available.”