[Lou L]

In my opinion, protocol is about getting titles, official addresses, and behaviors correct

Yes, I agree with you. The other stuff is fluff, and in a real effort to show seriousness in controlling spending, the WH would, and should be willing to cut the fluff.

[cripplecreek]

When Calvin Coolidge was president, the White House chef walked out because Coolidge demanded such frugality.