to wonder why Obama isn't running for president

[TheoriginalLEM]

just that really.

he seems like the best man for the job

[lavenderdoilly]

FDR did 3 but that was wartime and he died part way through - I thought you were making a light hearted praise thread for Michelle Obama. Who is fab btw. No, as pp have told you, they only get two goes (assuming they are reelected).

[SenecaFalls]

Andylion I don't know much about George P's positions; he's kept a fairly low profile. But my guess is that he is not a fan of Trump or his proposals.

The story of Jeb and Columba is actually quite sweet. They met as teenagers while Jeb was on a school sponsored service program in Mexico. They married young as well; I don't think Columba even spoke English when they married.

[RudeElf]

Can someone please tweet this thread to POTUS. If only so the SCROTUS idea is planted

[AcrossthePond55]

I LOVE this! I'd be tempted to start an 'American comments on British Politicians/Political History' thread, but I'd be afraid it would end up either in a bunfight or with zero posts.

[katemiddletonsothermum]

What about the Boston Tea Party? That sounds rather nice. I'd like to go to one if they have cucumber sandwiches and Earl Grey tea served in flower cups and saucers.

[SenecaFalls]

at Boston Tea Party

[quencher]

Yes, and there is a third bush, jet bush

I honestly blame auto correct for this.

[Cocolepew]

What sort of name is Jeb? Is it short for Jebadee?

[SenecaFalls]

It's his initials. His name is John Ellis Bush.

[Lweji]

lostincumbria
You're a genius. And had me fooled in the first two posts.

[katemiddletonsothermum]

Is the Boston Tea Party the same thing as the Chicago Deep Pan Pizza party?

[MrSlant]

Whilst we are vaguely on the subject of assassinations didn't Australia just lose one if it's Prime Ministers back in the 60's? Like literally he went missing and no one is 100% sure where he went. I think he has been since declared drowned (which isn't funny I know, it's just when I look at the fleet of vehicles that follow each American president the idea that a country could just misplace it's leader is quite refreshing) (not to his family though) .

[Cerseirys]

That was Harold Holt, who disappeared at sea. No body found and conspiracy theories about but by now he's definitely dead.

And I don't know whose idea it was, but a tribute to the man, who drowned, is the Harold Holt Memorial Swimming Pool.

[MrSlant]

A swimming pool! I can't decide if that is perfect or taking the piss . RIP Harold Holt, leader of a huge nation who were just too relaxed to keep an eye on their boss. I can't help but warm to a man who liked to go for a swim in the sea however foolhardy that can turn out to be in Australia.

[Lynnm63]

That must be who John Stonehouse copied. He faked his death by leaving his clothes on a beach. Back in the '70's. I think the Rise and Fall of Reggie Perrin ran with the idea too.

[TheoriginalLEM]

WAhoooo - i have a thread in classics - i guess i should actualy read it, but thanks for the answers

[lorelei9]

There you are OP! I was wondering.
Short version of thread - watch the West Wing

[Lweji]

katemiddletonsothermum
I don't know, but they do have some mad hatters.

Although not as mad as the blond haired wannabe red king, whose hands may or may not have taken a shrinking potion.

The blue queen is accused of being more of a royal blue hue. But she's definitely running to stay again in the same White House.

It looks like she's set at least not to drown in quick Sand at the next big garden party.

[Lweji]

Shouldn't post at 5am:

katemiddletonsothermum
I don't know, but they do have some mad haters hatters.

Although not as mad as the blond haired wannabe red king, whose hands may or may not have taken a shrinking potion.

The blue queen is accused of being more of a royal red hue. But she's definitely running to stay again in the same White House.

It looks like she's set at least not to drown in quick Sand at the next big garden party

[HapShawl]

"I've often wondered what effect it would have on how the President is perceived if there a First Lady who did absolutely nothing on her own, just showed up as a Plus One at dinners and balls."

That seems to be the direction The Good Wife might be heading

[Lweji]

Possibly for most FL it applies that behind a great man, there's a great woman.
Not sure a president can get there with someone who just shows up for functions.
Even Trump keeps quoting Melania (even though it's probably only as a rethorical aid).

[Trills]

Jeb Bush is like PIN Number

He's using the B twice.

It should be JeBush or Jeb Ush

[Trills]

HapShawl Alicia wouldn't "do nothing on her own" though. She's do LOADS of stuff on her own, it just might not be traditional First Lady stuff.

(don't tell me, I'm only on season 4)

[honeysucklejasmine]

I bet it took quite a lot of time to summon up the courage.

Damn you, Sanity, I woke the sleeping baby on my chest laughing at that!

[louise987]

Laughing out loud at this thread! This must get moved to mumsnet classics already