06-02-2005, 05:29 PM
Occhidiangela,Jun 2 2005, 08:43 AM Wrote:Given the normal tasking of VP's and First Ladies for a variety of ceremonial matters, I think I did answer the question. And I was considering his more recent predecessors, as in the last 30 or 40 years where the job is of similar complexity, not James Polk or Calvin Coolidge.
Still a politician, no matter how you slice it.
Occhi
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*grins*
So, if I have this straight, you actually do have a separation of the executive and ceremonial jobs. You just don't have them written in the Constitution (or any other law, for that matter?). And, the selection of them is a package deal when you elect the President. You are also electing his wife for the ceremonial tasks. Two workers for the price of one, eh? ;)
I know that is a vast simplification. It just tickles me nonetheless. :P
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When civility survives,
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When civility survives,
But I've had dinner with the Devil and
I know nice from right.
From Dinner with the Devil, by Big Rude Jake