Wouldn't it be nice to actually see CHILDREN in the Whitehouse again?

[alphafemale]

And NOT as the president...

And not as 20 something party animals still being treated as children.



But as Obama's children. Who are still children.

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Or Edward's children who are CHILDREN.

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It would be nice to actually see CHILDREN in the White House again. I think it would be good for the soul of the nation.

Some laughter, squeals and spirited spit-ball fights in those "hallowed halls" might do us all some good.

And many of our better presidents came with young children.

Teddy Roosevelt

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Lincoln

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Kennedy

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Or maybe someone just needs to slap me.

[babylonsister]

1. Lovely post. I think it would be nice, though that's not a reason

to pick a candidate. Still, I think you're right.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

2. Sigh. Absolutely beautiful post.

MKJ

[ThomWV]

3. Sweet - but hell no, I want to see some Adults in the White House for a change

[emilyg]

33. Yes.

And some kittens and puppies will do.

[eleny]

4. Recommended! Did my spirit good

Thanks so much. It's nice to think of the People's House with friendly thought bubbles filled with birthday parties and a children's holiday seasons. Like fresh air.

[Ezlivin]

Well, not ALL children are good

[shadowknows69]

5. I was gonna say

Is this a trick question?

[Yael]

6. I hadn't thought about it

But it does give me the warm and fuzzies. :loveya:

[tammywammy]

7. Edwards and Obama

both have lovely families.

Though having children isn't one of my personal qualifications to become president. :)

[wildhorses]

8. i would rather have children in the white house than running

the white house ;)

[mitchtv]

9. I couldn't care less

another reason to NOT cover the news, will they play with Brittany's kids? or Brangelinas?

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

31. Are they growing up too fast? Too slow? What do the experts say?

Are they role models for the nation's children? Should they be? Does media scrutiny put them at risk? A Columbine-style shooting - could it happen to them?

Once they're done with all the inane questions, they'll do a special report on children of former Presidents - where are they now? What are they doing? What do they have to say about growing up in the White House? What advice do they have for the new First Family?

Oy gevalt, kill me now, I haven't the strength.

[monmouth]

10. Young Jack Edwards would be a hoot in the WH. He'd keep the

guards on their toes... Great post.

[alphafemale]

12. That pic of him sticking his tongue out slays me.

You gotta KNOW that boy's a handful.

[cgrindley]

11. No, it wouldn't

it would be nice to see a responsible head of state who put in the serious hours required by the position. The status of that head of state's family life is utterly and completely meaningless.

[Feron]

14. I agree.

I also don't wish that kind of scrutiny upon any child. Imagine having to live out your awkward years underneath a microscope.

I'm also sick of politicians using their families in their campaigns. Just because your family has the appearance of being squeaky clean and all-American does not mean that you will be a competent politician.

[tammywammy]

18. I agree

While they both, Edwards & Obama, have lovely families, they're not a reason to vote for them. :)

[RaleighNCDUer]

15. I think that's a given with any of the Democratic candidates.

But having children underfoot has to have a psychologic effect when considering whether or not to push the button.

[alphafemale]

23. Bingo. Also health care and education and any number of issues. nt

[alphafemale]

44. Benefit of kids in the White House

Agreed, it would be good to have a responsible adult in
charge, but maybe, just maybe, someone with kids wouldn't be
so quick to send ...anyone's... children halfway around the
world to get slaughtered for insane policies.

[MrSlayer]

13. Frankly, I couldn't care less about the President's kids or the first lady.

They are irrelevant. I want a serious, mature intelligent person holding the reigns of power.

[jlake]

16. Cute, but No. I am mature enough to seek substance over warm fuzzies.

I would be happy to have Edwards or Obama as pres, but frankly do not care about their kids.

[Yael]

22. Some of us are mature enough to recognize both

:hi:

[madrchsod]

17. Lincoln`s kids? nooooo.......

they were -never-disciplined during their stay at the whitehouse. abe and his wife did`t believe they should so the kids ran wild ..interrupted meetings and other stuff that 99% of the public would`t allow their kids to do.

with his kids running wild,his wife`s interesting problems,and a precarious political collation it is a wonder he kept his sanity and "won" the war

[Schema Thing]

19. I'd love to see Wes Clark's grandkids in the WH

:P

[theNotoriousP.I.G.]

20. great post

children in the White House would be such a relief after the last 6 years.

[LWolf]

21. I think the parental status of the president is irrelevant. n/t

[RB TexLa]

24. I can't see how it can make any difference

Unless you are one of those people who think "he or she is such a good family man/woman, that one doesn't have a family they are a lesser human being."

[BrklynLiberal]

25. What a lovely idea!!!!

[Exultant Democracy]

26. I can't agree with you on this one, I know a couple of presidents kids

and it isn't a pleasant experience.

[Vinca]

27. At this point, I'd settle for SANE people, but the kids are cute. nt

[Chipper Chat]

28. I'll bet this was a noisy household 100 years ago:

[alphafemale]

34. As I recall they would ride their pony up and down the newly installed elevator,

Brats. :D

[AlCzervik]

29. I'd be thrilled to have someone competent in the Whitehouse again.

[Terri S]

30. I'd love to see a good, decent, intelligent president in the White House again

The fact that the 2 candidates you've shown also have beautiful children and amazing wives isn't mandatory, but a lovely addition.

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[sandnsea]

35. You could have added Amy & Chelsea

Carter & Clinton were both good Presidents too. Not the best possible, but better than their alternatives.

[alphafemale]

37. Can you find some good pics?

Post 'em if you got 'em.

I found these.

http://imgred.com/

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On Edit,

I love that one of Jimmy and Amy.

They look like a couple of freakin' nerds.

I LOVE Nerds!!! :loveya:

[sandnsea]

39. Halloween in the White House

Back when people were sane and trick or treat was about fantasy and candy without nefarious connotations.

[alphafemale]

41. That's adorable!

:loveya:

[mentalsolstice]

36. Not in this day and age!

I wouldn't want to subject small children to the fishbowl existence it has become. Hell, things have changed considerably, even since Chelsea was growing up there.

[alphafemale]

38. Chelsea and Amy, If anyone has better pics...please add.

http://imgred.com/

http://imgred.com/

[never_get_over_it]

40. Hell I say vote for Kucinich

we just might have a prenancy in the White House - of course with the earlier posts on Jena maybe we already do!!!!

[WinkyDink]

42. Makes me no never mind.

[Posteritatis]

43. I dunno, I'm kind of sick of the one in the Oval Office... (nt)

[Norrin Radd]

45. It would be nice to see actual human beings in the Whitehouse.

[OneBlueSky]

46. that's a pretty vacuous reason to vote for someone . . . n/t

.

[blondie58]

47. well, my initial thought was the alleged pregnant Jenna

and a most emphatic HELL, NO! from me.

I guess that with all of the speculation about Jenna, it was foremost on my mind.

But yeah, kids are our future. And they are so cute, so innocent, so trusting.