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Abortion is pretty much always a common issue in political campaigns, both in D.C. (when Congress cuts funding for local groups or city expenditures) and around the country. It’s often thought of as a binary issue, with just two sides. But maybe not.

Overheard of the Week

While dining at Firefly in Dupont Circle:

Girl: “I’m definitely pro-abortion.”
Guy: “You mean you’re pro-choice.”
Girl: “No, I usually think abortion is the best choice.”

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After the jump, young people, old people and weird people.

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Bus drivers: many responsibilities

Friday evening on a bus ride home:

Woman: “I haven’t taking my pills yet today. I’m gonna ‘eff you up.”
Bus driver makes unauthorized stop: “I’ve got some water up here. Take your pills.”

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A what?

At the Lucky Strike bowling alley in Chinatown during an engagement party:

The future bride was thanking everyone for coming out to celebrate. As she’s talking, a male friend of the future groom leans over to his buddy and asks: “Is she a kitchen bitch?”

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Generational differences

Monday morning walking along the Mall:

A 20-something college male and his grandfather are talking:

Grandfather: “If I can’t buy it with cash, I don’t need it!”
Grandson: “Really? I’m at the point now where if a transaction requires cash, I’m not going to be a party to it.”

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Progress in action

In Cleveland Park:

An older gentleman with two younger friends, pointing at the Walgreens: “This used to be the most famous Chinese Restaurant in D.C.”

Younger gentleman: “Walgreens used to sell Chinese?”

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That makes one of us

In the parking lot outside the World Market at Pentagon Row:

Two 20-something girls are returning to their car from shopping.

One says to the other: “Your first paycheck? I tell you what I would do: Uggs. That first paycheck would get me a new pair of Uggs.”

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Not a good sign

School playground, NOVA suburbs, after school:

A group of parents are on benches while kids play on the playground. A group of kids are behind a tree so parents can hear, but not see them.

Kid: “We’re third graders. We know what we’re doing.”

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What passes for cool these days

At Nellie’s a few days ago:

Guy 1: “Not to brag, but I totally hooked up with a guy in one of the rowhouses you see on the intro credits in House of Cards.”
Guy 2: “That one on North Capitol Street?”
Guy 3: “D.C. Gays are always sleeping themselves into bragging rights.”

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Red Line to Miley

At the Woodley Park Metro station during morning rush hour:

Two friends manage to squeeze their way into a packed train. Girl 1 ends up pushed against the train door and Girl 2 is backed up against Girl 1.

Girl 2: “Imma twerk it.”
Girl 1: “Oh no! Not the twerking!”
Girl 2 starts to shake her booty.