IF we end up with a female President

GSpector · 04-01-08, 03:30 PM

Just a thought, and I've asked before but never got an answer in the past.

IF we end up with a female President (someday), since the wife of a Male President is called the First Lady, will the husband of a Female President be called First Lord. Assuming we continue with British titles. :hmm:

I personally will not be voting for the Clinton's this elections and I really would not like to think of Bill Clinton as our "First Lord". That just does not sound right, in any book.

AVGWarhawk · 04-01-08, 03:31 PM

First man.

August · 04-01-08, 04:04 PM

Henpecked...

Ducimus · 04-01-08, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by August

Henpecked...

P... errrr nevermind..... .. whipped.

GSpector · 04-01-08, 04:28 PM

All very good and expected, but what would "His" Official title be?

kiwi_2005 · 04-01-08, 04:40 PM

What AVG said - bound to be 'First man'. Not lord you guys dont have the Royalty theme so why would you call 'First Lord.'

STEED · 04-01-08, 04:46 PM

Dose that mean we can slip on some silk knickers.

Cough, cough...................

Excuse me I've just seen a thread I need to post on.

That was a close shave.........

Platapus · 04-01-08, 04:53 PM

well since a female would be called the First Lady, I would imagine a male would be called the First Gentleman.

I am sure that protocol people are working on this very topic.. just in case.

GSpector · 04-01-08, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

What AVG said - bound to be 'First man'. Not lord you guys dont have the Royalty theme so why would you call 'First Lord.'

We may not have Royalty here but some of the terms and traditions (even in the Military) we use were carried over and I do believe the title "Lady" was one of those terms and if so, then it only stands to reason that "Lord" could be used though I don't think it would sit well with many here.

It will be interesting to see what title is created.:hmm:

AVGWarhawk · 04-01-08, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

well since a female would be called the First Lady, I would imagine a male would be called the First Gentleman.

I am sure that protocol people are working on this very topic.. just in case.

This is probably the best bet

MothBalls · 04-01-08, 06:43 PM

Won''t really matter. She only needs him for the election so they can appear to be a normal family.

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.

She'll probably divorce him then sign an executive order to have him deported and sent to Gitmo. She'll have him put in a cell across from Monica.

bookworm_020 · 04-01-08, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

well since a female would be called the First Lady, I would imagine a male would be called the First Gentleman.

I am sure that protocol people are working on this very topic.. just in case.

I beleive that is correct, but it isn't that suited to bill......

Kapitan_Phillips · 04-01-08, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Dose that mean we can slip on some silk knickers.

Cough, cough...................

Excuse me I've just seen a thread I need to post on.

That was a close shave.........

STEED, seriously, sometimes I wonder if your posts even contain a molecule of sense

Ducimus · 04-01-08, 08:05 PM

On a serious note, i doubt that "First Lord" will EVER be a name used in the US..... EVER.

For one, the bible thumping crowd woudln't have that. LORD (yes, with captials), is reserved ..for.. well....

Secondly, I think our culture woudlnt tolerate it. In a country where "rugged indivdiualism" is the norm, nobody likes any title that sounds like an overlord.

Thirdly, if one looks at our countries earliest history, one will find it is decidely anti monarchy! (yet go figure peoples fascination with the "royals" out.. whooopity do).

August · 04-01-08, 08:06 PM

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

04-01-08, 03:30 PM	#1
GSpector Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	IF we end up with a female President Just a thought, and I've asked before but never got an answer in the past. IF we end up with a female President (someday), since the wife of a Male President is called the First Lady, will the husband of a Female President be called First Lord. Assuming we continue with British titles. :hmm: I personally will not be voting for the Clinton's this elections and I really would not like to think of Bill Clinton as our "First Lord". That just does not sound right, in any book. __________________ Specter

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,255 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	First man. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Henpecked... __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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GSpector Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	All very good and expected, but what would "His" Official title be? __________________ Specter

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kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	What AVG said - bound to be 'First man'. Not lord you guys dont have the Royalty theme so why would you call 'First Lord.' __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Dose that mean we can slip on some silk knickers. Cough, cough................... Excuse me I've just seen a thread I need to post on. That was a close shave......... __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	well since a female would be called the First Lady, I would imagine a male would be called the First Gentleman. I am sure that protocol people are working on this very topic.. just in case. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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MothBalls Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,012 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Won''t really matter. She only needs him for the election so they can appear to be a normal family. 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. She'll probably divorce him then sign an executive order to have him deported and sent to Gitmo. She'll have him put in a cell across from Monica.

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Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	On a serious note, i doubt that "First Lord" will EVER be a name used in the US..... EVER. For one, the bible thumping crowd woudln't have that. LORD (yes, with captials), is reserved ..for.. well.... Secondly, I think our culture woudlnt tolerate it. In a country where "rugged indivdiualism" is the norm, nobody likes any title that sounds like an overlord. Thirdly, if one looks at our countries earliest history, one will find it is decidely anti monarchy! (yet go figure peoples fascination with the "royals" out.. whooopity do).

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Actually in Clintons case they'll probably call him what they call all past presidents :"Mr. President" __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.