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Ducimus 04-01-08 08:19 PM

Mr and Mrs President.


That would be a first. Cant say i like the sound of it either.

Captain Vlad 04-01-08 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MothBalls
If she does get elected, in the time between the election and the inauguration she's going to drop him quicker than all of her campaign promises combined.

Doubtful. Whether it's for practical or personal reasons, the two seem welded together. If she didn't divorce him during his governorship, she won't do it now.

Monica was not a surprise to anyone from Arkansas, I assure you.:D

Monica Lewinsky 04-01-08 09:59 PM

I Figured if the Democrats keep fighting:

Say hello to Miss President, here:

http://learnabit.homeserver.com/lab/miss-m.jpg

em2nought 04-01-08 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus
In a country where "rugged indivdiualism" is the norm, nobody likes any title that sounds like an overlord.

Oh please, this election is going to show a country that values "cradle to grave" gov't assistance instead of "rugged individualism". :damn:

"First in line at the buffet table" is what would suite Bill best. Assuming Al isn't attending. :D

Platapus 04-02-08 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by August
Actually in Clintons case they'll probably call him what they call all past presidents :"Mr. President"


That would also be correct. It is customary to call ex presidents "Mr. President" just as if they were currently in office.

With HRC as President this might give the protocol people some problems.

How would you introduce them?

Madam President and Mr. President?:nope:

I bet the protocol people are working on this. I don't think that a husband and wife have ever separately been leader of a country while the other was a live. If I recall correctly the Aquinos are the closest we had but he was dead when she was elected.

Has there ever been a country where a husband and wife were separately elected to the highest office?

Sailor Steve 04-02-08 08:38 AM

In general (meaning not speaking of the Clintons) 'First Gentleman' makes more sense, since 'First Lady' refers to the female counterpart of a gentleman, not a lord. But, there is a problem with that - it's merely protocol. There is no 'official' title. The president's wife was originally called just that. 'First Lady' was allegedly first used by president Zachary Taylor in 1949, when he gave the eulogy at Dolley Madison's funeral.

As for what Bill would be called if Hillary were elected, I don't know.

On a side-note, a mistype by me made me wonder: how come when people want to knock her they always stretch to use bizarre names like 'Hitlery' when without even trying I can accidentally come up with...'Hellary'?

TDK1044 04-02-08 08:41 AM

'Liar Liar Pants On Fire' and 'Slick Willy'. :D

Thankfully, it's almost impossible for her to win the nomination.

August 04-02-08 09:23 AM

What did the Brits call Margret Thatchers husband?

TDK1044 04-02-08 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by August
What did the Brits call Margret Thatchers husband?

Dennis. :D

August 04-02-08 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve
In general (meaning not speaking of the Clintons) 'First Gentleman' makes more sense, since 'First Lady' refers to the female counterpart of a gentleman, not a lord. But, there is a problem with that - it's merely protocol. There is no 'official' title. The president's wife was originally called just that. 'First Lady' was allegedly first used by president Zachary Taylor in 1949, when he gave the eulogy at Dolley Madison's funeral.

Wow what a life Dolly must've had. From the American revolution to the dawn of the nuclear age! :p

@TDK1044: :roll::lol:

KeptinCranky 04-02-08 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus
Quote:

Originally Posted by August
Actually in Clintons case they'll probably call him what they call all past presidents :"Mr. President"

That would also be correct. It is customary to call ex presidents "Mr. President" just as if they were currently in office.

With HRC as President this might give the protocol people some problems.

How would you introduce them?

Madam President and Mr. President?:nope:

I bet the protocol people are working on this. I don't think that a husband and wife have ever separately been leader of a country while the other was a live. If I recall correctly the Aquinos are the closest we had but he was dead when she was elected.

Has there ever been a country where a husband and wife were separately elected to the highest office?

I believe Mrs. Kirchner, the current Argentinian President has succeeded her husbands sucessor, and her husband is still alive afaik... so it does seem to happen

would probably be Madam President and Bubba if Hillary wins though :D

Monica Lewinsky 04-02-08 06:29 PM

This is what scares me. It was taken by a rogue Homeland Security Camera a few months ago at the Senate building.

Disgusting ....

WARNING-WARNING-WARNING:

Don't click that if you are easily offended:
http://learnabit.homeserver.com/lab/Hillary.jpg

I told you not to do it. You were properly forwarned.

Trex 04-02-08 06:32 PM

Given the baggage those two are carrying around, I would not be surprised if, within 37 nanoseconds of her election being confirmed, his title was "Who?"

NEON DEON 04-02-08 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by August
What did the Brits call Margret Thatchers husband?


Celibate!:D

Trex 04-02-08 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KeptinCranky
I believe Mrs. Kirchner, the current Argentinian President has succeeded her husbands sucessor, and her husband is still alive afaik... so it does seem to happen

That's twice for Argentina,. Juan Peron was (eventually) succeeded by his third wife, Isabel. Mind you, his election is considered by some to be as about as valid as Kim Jong Il's.


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