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derby378 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-22-07 03:05 PM
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Here's one think I really, really, REALLY want the next Dem President to do
Open up the White House to guided tours for schoolchildren, vacationers, history buffs, anyone. Our taxes pay to keep the damn thing going; we should have the right to set foot in it once in a while.

An occasional impromptu photo-op with the next President wouldn't be a bad idea, either.
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Captain Hilts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-22-07 03:08 PM
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1. They already do that. I got invited in once off the street...
I was out running in a sleet storm and all the scheduled groups had cancelled. So the Secret Service folks waved me in. I got all the ice I couldoff my running suit and went through, twice. It was great.
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tridim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-22-07 03:09 PM
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2. The WH is still closed to public tours?
I had no idea.

I took the tour during Poppy's reign and broke a piece of "wainescoating" off of the wall. I swear it was an accident. :) No, there was no gold in the wall behind it.
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MindPilot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-22-07 03:12 PM
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3. Open ALL of DC back up
I was there two years ago and the place is like a fortress with guards and police outnumbering the tourists. I shouldn't have to submit to a search before I go into a museum. :mad:
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Captain Hilts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-22-07 03:19 PM
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4. You get searched before entering any federal building. Redskin/Wizards/Caps games too. nt
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