Back in the days when Marion Barry was mayor, we used to call the 13-member legislative branch the ”Marionettes.” With his swagger, his goodies and his charisma — and occasionally the back of his hand — Barry had complete control of the city council.

Now, barely halfway through his first term, I think it’s fair to ask whether Mayor Adrian Fenty has turned the D.C. Council into his very own “Adrianettes.”