[chance33_98]

“When you get the T-shirt that says ‘I love Berkeley,’ that’s from us,” I said, shaking the hand.

"When you get a call from the FBI, that's from me." :)

[Congressman Billybob]

The interesting thing is the respect this Berkleyite had despite himself, for his classmate who happened to become President of the United States. Considering the source, this is a remarkably positive article.

It raises an interesting contrast. The two most likely nominees for President by the Democrats in 2004 are Joe Lieberman, Yale '64, and John Kerry, Yale '65. I don't think that either has a snowball's chance of being elected. But if Lieberman (my classmate) got into the White House and invited me to such a reunion, would I go? Of course.

But would I on that occasion feel any respect for Joe Lieberman? Not in a million years. And therein lies the difference between President Bush, and whomever the Democrats cough up as a candidate in 2004.

Congressman Billybob

Latest column, now up on UPI and FR, and due to be in the Asheville Citizen-Times on Sunday, "Surviving in the Smokies."

[visualops]

I find it interesting that this person had to admit he was wrong, that Bush isn't an ass, and also admit Bush is genuine. Amazing still that he couldn't reconcile in himself the view he got of Bush that was so obviously different from what he had assumed.
How can you do that? How can you meet someone, see they aren't a phony, then walk away and go right back to your previous perception? Do you just pretend you dreamed it?
Somehow I don't think meeting Clinton would have the same effect on someone.
I remember meeting a guy some years ago, who was superficially charming and witty like Clinton, but who gave me a creepy feeling in the pit of my stomach. A few weeks later the guy was arresting for running a hypnotism scam to get teens/young woman in private in order to molest them.
That's what I imagine meeting Clinton would be like. I don't even want to think about Hillary lol

[econprof]

I know a couple that went to the Yale '68 reunion at the White House, and they came away thoroughly impressed.

He went through the line first and reminded the President that they were in calculus class together. The reply was something like, "Well, I hope you did better in that class than I did."

She went next and told him that their Bible study group prayed for him regularly. The President asked her to relay his thanks to all of them and gave her a big hug.

Afterwards they mingled and talked, in particular, to one person who worked with him at a high level in government. This person said the President is a delight to work with - he is quick, efficient, and sharp.

[nutmeg]

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[Tabi Katz]

"We had returned to our senses by breakfast the next morning, but we really did have fun at his party."

Hopefully this author and others who shared his euphoria that night will remain reunited with their senses right through November 2004 - long enough to help reelect this terrific party-throwing pres! (And let us hope he will stop grinding down his poor teeth at the very mention of a judicial nominee who believes the U.S. Constitution just may mean what it says. I'm sure his dentist will endure a few lost dollars.)