Should I skip class tomorrow to see Chelsea Clinton? - Page 2

Young Drachma · 02-12-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

I bet she has a mouth like a vacuum though..

Lemme guess, you work for MSNBC?

Izulde · 02-12-2008, 02:34 PM

It was much the same format as the Madison visit, where she fielded questions about her mother's campaign, etc.

I found her quite polished and accomplished, far more than I expected with an incredibly strong understanding of the issues. She had a personal touch and sweetness that went over extremely well with the audience here, which was evenly split between campus staff, students and elderly townies.

One thing that surprised me was just how lax the security was. Just two police officers who did nothing about crowd control. No Secret Service around and no sorts of screenings at all.

To me, she spoke extremely well, with a poise and confidence that was both genuine and refreshing. Is she a firestorm type, able to electrify a crowd? No. But her honesty and earnestness make a terrific tandem with her intelligence and awareness, at least at this particular forum.

She's much prettier in person than in pictures and I'll admit I grinned a bit when she pointed me out after I raised my hand to ask a question and said, "You... the gentleman in the hat."

There were a couple questions, mostly related to her mom's plans for addressing privacy concerns and Hillary's stance on medical marijuana where she skirted the issue without really answering the question as asked, but for the most part, she was very articulate and gave in-depth, expansive answers that showed a pleasing understanding of all facets of the issue raised.

I wound up leaving after an hour, because I had to get to Statistics and while I could justify skipping U.S. Multicultural Lit, I couldn't do the same for Stats, but my overall impression is that she did superbly here and likely converted quite a few people in the standing-room only crowd to voting for her mother in next Tuesday's primary.

Young Drachma · 02-12-2008, 02:50 PM

Secret Service doesn't protect Chelsea anymore. Or if they are, it's only for this election. Bill is a former President and they stop protecting children and grandchildren of former Presidents after age 16. GWB won't even get Secret Service protection 10 years past his term, based on a new law that passed in 1997 that made Bill the last CinC to get lifetime protection from the Secret Service.

CamEdwards · 02-12-2008, 02:56 PM

So what question did you ask?

Pumpy Tudors · 02-12-2008, 03:00 PM

welp i'll be voting for chelsea clinton this year

wait wtf do you mean she's not running

albionmoonlight · 02-12-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

It was much the same format as the Madison visit, where she fielded questions about her mother's campaign, etc.

I guess it would have thrown people for a loop had she not addressed that.

"Thank you all for coming out. I'm here today to discuss whether the promotion/relegation system used in European club sports can be made economically feasable in the United States."

Lorena · 02-12-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

welp i'll be voting for chelsea clinton this year

wait wtf do you mean she's not running

hay man, what about your cousin Tanya?

lordscarlet · 02-12-2008, 03:11 PM

Er.. is the quesiton whether to go to class or to see Clinton? I chose "no" thinking it was whether to go see Chelsea.

Pumpy Tudors · 02-12-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dodgerchick

hay man, what about your cousin Tanya?

What? That bitch Tanya? I wouldn't skip getting my own nuts cut off to see her. I hate her.

Ask me again next week after we kiss and make up.

Mustang · 02-12-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

She's much prettier in person than in pictures and I'll admit I grinned a bit when she pointed me out after I raised my hand to ask a question and said, "You... the gentleman in the hat."

Did you ask what her stance on Avatars is?

Pumpy Tudors · 02-12-2008, 03:37 PM

Did you ask what her mother's stance on avatars is?

Young Drachma · 02-12-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

I guess it would have thrown people for a loop had she not addressed that.

"Thank you all for coming out. I'm here today to discuss whether the promotion/relegation system used in European club sports can be made economically feasable in the United States."

Maybe not. Half of the people there were just there to check her out. Sorta like going to see Britney Spears or Miley Ray Cyrus. But political junkies instead of teenage girls.

Raiders Army · 02-12-2008, 04:42 PM

I'd skip class but not see her. That being said, if it was McCain's daughter...

Izulde · 02-12-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Secret Service doesn't protect Chelsea anymore. Or if they are, it's only for this election. Bill is a former President and they stop protecting children and grandchildren of former Presidents after age 16. GWB won't even get Secret Service protection 10 years past his term, based on a new law that passed in 1997 that made Bill the last CinC to get lifetime protection from the Secret Service.

I wasn't aware. Thanks for the info.

BTW, did you go to GHB's visit to UWyo while I was there? I did.

Lathum · 02-12-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

I'd skip class but not see her. That being said, if it was McCain's daughter...

PixPlz.K.Thx

st.cronin · 02-12-2008, 05:15 PM

I would not skip class to see Chelsea Clinton. I would tell my prof I was skipping class to see Chelsea Clinton, and then I would go take a nap.

Raiders Army · 02-12-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

PixPlz.K.Thx

Most recent video from her blog:

ThunderingHERD · 02-12-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Most recent video from her blog:

oh my god she talks in really long sentences and she never uses punctuation she just joins her thoughts with the words "and" or "so" and so it's really exhausting to listen to her speak and she's really young to be john mccain's daughter so I want to to sex with her.

rkmsuf · 02-13-2008, 08:47 AM

The funny thing about the Secret Service is that they are secret. That's why you didn't see them.

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02-12-2008, 02:34 PM	#52
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	It was much the same format as the Madison visit, where she fielded questions about her mother's campaign, etc. I found her quite polished and accomplished, far more than I expected with an incredibly strong understanding of the issues. She had a personal touch and sweetness that went over extremely well with the audience here, which was evenly split between campus staff, students and elderly townies. One thing that surprised me was just how lax the security was. Just two police officers who did nothing about crowd control. No Secret Service around and no sorts of screenings at all. To me, she spoke extremely well, with a poise and confidence that was both genuine and refreshing. Is she a firestorm type, able to electrify a crowd? No. But her honesty and earnestness make a terrific tandem with her intelligence and awareness, at least at this particular forum. She's much prettier in person than in pictures and I'll admit I grinned a bit when she pointed me out after I raised my hand to ask a question and said, "You... the gentleman in the hat." There were a couple questions, mostly related to her mom's plans for addressing privacy concerns and Hillary's stance on medical marijuana where she skirted the issue without really answering the question as asked, but for the most part, she was very articulate and gave in-depth, expansive answers that showed a pleasing understanding of all facets of the issue raised. I wound up leaving after an hour, because I had to get to Statistics and while I could justify skipping U.S. Multicultural Lit, I couldn't do the same for Stats, but my overall impression is that she did superbly here and likely converted quite a few people in the standing-room only crowd to voting for her mother in next Tuesday's primary. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

02-12-2008, 02:50 PM	#53
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Secret Service doesn't protect Chelsea anymore. Or if they are, it's only for this election. Bill is a former President and they stop protecting children and grandchildren of former Presidents after age 16. GWB won't even get Secret Service protection 10 years past his term, based on a new law that passed in 1997 that made Bill the last CinC to get lifetime protection from the Secret Service. Last edited by Young Drachma : 02-12-2008 at 02:51 PM.

02-12-2008, 02:56 PM	#54
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	So what question did you ask? __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

02-12-2008, 03:00 PM	#55
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	welp i'll be voting for chelsea clinton this year wait wtf do you mean she's not running __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

02-12-2008, 03:11 PM	#58
lordscarlet Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC	Er.. is the quesiton whether to go to class or to see Clinton? I chose "no" thinking it was whether to go see Chelsea. __________________ Sixteen Colors ANSI/ASCII Art Archive "...the better half of the Moores..." -cthomer5000

02-12-2008, 03:37 PM	#61
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Did you ask what her mother's stance on avatars is? __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

02-12-2008, 04:42 PM	#63
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	I'd skip class but not see her. That being said, if it was McCain's daughter...

02-12-2008, 05:15 PM	#66
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I would not skip class to see Chelsea Clinton. I would tell my prof I was skipping class to see Chelsea Clinton, and then I would go take a nap. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

02-13-2008, 08:47 AM	#69
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	The funny thing about the Secret Service is that they are secret. That's why you didn't see them. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

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