IF we end up with a female President - Page 3

Etienne · 04-02-08, 08:29 PM

Personnally, I don't see the point. You don't care who your plumber's wife / husband is, and really, why would you?

Unless their spouse is creating a conflict of interest, I really don't see why anyone cares.

According to Wikipedia, it's "First Gentleman". I don't understand why there's even such an "Office"; it's meaningless BS...

But then, Canada has a governor general.

Trex · 04-02-08, 09:49 PM

There is the big difference between reality and theory. The President's spouse, I believe, has no official role but does have a publicly-funded staff.

As to the GG, many countries have a separation between the head of state and those actually ruling.

GSpector · 04-02-08, 10:38 PM

Of course, I think Hillary Clinton is McCains best chance to win the Election.

I'm sure McCain would not want to compete against Obama.

Etienne · 04-03-08, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Trex

As to the GG, many countries have a separation between the head of state and those actually ruling.

Yes, but in those country, the ruler actually does something. The GG... Holds receptions and gives out medals. When you add in spending accounts, the maintenance for the residences, (One in Ottawa, one in Quebec), the official travels... Pretty expensive for a MC, really.

And it's not like she'd ever do anything except what the PM'd tell her, anyway...

nikimcbee · 04-03-08, 01:59 AM

I suppose I'll worry about it when it happens. I'm more worried about the concept. I want them (a female president) to be elected for their ideas and ability to lead/inspire the country, not just because she is a female.

The current choice won't fly because:
1. Too Marxist for US
2. Too much baggage
3. I can't imagine her holding the launch keys

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Herr_Pete · 04-03-08, 02:18 AM

the First Idiot anyone?

Platapus · 04-03-08, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr_Pete

the First Idiot anyone?

Already taken I am afraid.

Some where in Texas, there is at least one town missing their idiot.

DAB · 04-03-08, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by August

What did the Brits call Margret Thatchers husband?

Mr Dennis Thatcher. There is no role in government or the British constitution for the partner of a British Prime Minister. With the exception of Cherrie Blair, wives and husbands of British Prime Ministers tend to get on with their careers.

Tchocky · 04-03-08, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by August

What did the Brits call Margret Thatchers husband?

"Closing Time", I think :p

August · 04-03-08, 01:46 PM

Apparently Margaret Thatcher husband jokes are popular in JOE.

04-03-08, 01:51 PM

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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.

Disagree. I think it needs to be updated.

First Dude.

Sailor Steve · 04-03-08, 02:04 PM

Put Bill in a kilt, and call him 'First Laddy'.

Sailor Steve · 04-03-08, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by August

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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:

Good catch!:rotfl:

Side-note: Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the original 'Little House' books, really did that. Born in 1867, she died at 90 in 1957.

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I suppose I'll worry about it when it happens. I'm more worried about the concept. I want them (a female president) to be elected for their ideas and ability to lead/inspire the country, not just because she is a female. The current choice won't fly because: 1. Too Marxist for US 2. Too much baggage 3. I can't imagine her holding the launch keys . __________________

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04-02-08, 08:29 PM	#31
Etienne Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Personnally, I don't see the point. You don't care who your plumber's wife / husband is, and really, why would you? Unless their spouse is creating a conflict of interest, I really don't see why anyone cares. According to Wikipedia, it's "First Gentleman". I don't understand why there's even such an "Office"; it's meaningless BS... But then, Canada has a governor general.

04-02-08, 09:49 PM	#32
Trex Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 262 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There is the big difference between reality and theory. The President's spouse, I believe, has no official role but does have a publicly-funded staff. As to the GG, many countries have a separation between the head of state and those actually ruling.

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Herr_Pete Commodore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 623 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	the First Idiot anyone?