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lavaman · 28 January 2010, 11:53 PM

So, since we Americans just heard the POTUS give his annual State of the Union address, a thought occurs to me, as it often does when I see any head of state, or for that matter, a movie in which a head of state is a character....

What would be your fav perk to being a head of state, eg POTUS, PM, King, whatever?

My thought is: free jet!

(thought I hate flying actually, and I am skipping the helicopter, thank you very much)

Then again, work comes with you in the form of press corps and staff. Ummm, maybe not so much?

A question: When you leave 1600 Penn Ave or 10 Downing St, do you get to keep the towels?

Mosco · 28 January 2010, 11:56 PM

Perk - free interns

ParisDakarBmw · 29 January 2010, 12:00 AM

This thread is a baited sniper range! I'm out!

TattooedGQ · 29 January 2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Perk - free interns

That's what I'm talking about!!

I'd just want to be a dictator with total power.....it's gotta be fun until the people revolt at least.

ParisDakarBmw · 29 January 2010, 12:01 AM

Eject! Eject!

lavaman · 29 January 2010, 12:02 AM

PARIS: Cant be worse than my lawyer thread was :-)

ducatidoc · 29 January 2010, 12:05 AM

Though I wouldn't mind being "in charge", I'm pretty sure I wouldn't enjoy the constant media scrutiny that comes with being head of state of a major country. Much rather be ruler of a small but wealthy kingdom, where I could live like a king without having to answer a lot of nuisance inquiries, like "did you pay your taxes ?", or "how many concubines are you maintaining ?" or "how did you get rid of Barzini ?"

ParisDakarBmw · 29 January 2010, 12:05 AM

Give it time to evolve. This one is soon to be a treasure trove of red cards!

lavaman · 29 January 2010, 12:08 AM

then again if dictatorship was what you wanted, i guess you could control the media, eh?

Welshwatchman · 29 January 2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Give it time to evolve. This one is soon to be a treasure trove of red cards!

You can bet there are one or two chomping at the bit to make air their manifestos here.

I'm supposed to close these down in their infancy but I've got faith that we'll keep this one smelling of roses all the way through.

Good old irrational dumb blind faith.

TattooedGQ · 29 January 2010, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lavaman

then again if dictatorship was what you wanted, i guess you could control the media, eh?

That's what I was going for!!

Mosco · 29 January 2010, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

You can bet there are one or two chomping at the bit to make air their manifestos here.

I'm supposed to close these down in their infancy but I've got faith that we'll keep this one smelling of roses all the way through.

Good old irrational dumb blind faith.

Some may say I'm a dreamer

But I'm not the only one....

OrchidDR · 29 January 2010, 12:27 AM

Speaking of "Barry" the POTUS; he's flying into Tampa this morning. Air Force One usually flies over my house on the way to MacDill AFB. I'm ready with my Canon 7D. I wonder if he'll be waving out the window as he crosses over? (yeah, didn't think so either)

Dan Pierce · 29 January 2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by OrchidDR

Speaking of "Barry" the POTUS; he's flying into Tampa this morning. Air Force One usually flies over my house on the way to MacDill AFB. I'm ready with my Canon 7D. I wonder if he'll be waving out the window as he crosses over? (yeah, didn't think so either)

Steve, it's always an impressive sight.

My wife and I watched as Marine One flew over our house last summer.

dP

idk01 · 29 January 2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Perk - free interns

snow_rocks · 29 January 2010, 01:10 AM

Having a Press Secretary!

There are some sports notables who should have press secretaries; Tiger Woods, Chad Ochocinco, Mark McGwire, Brett Farve, etc,

Damn, I need a press secretary!

AWATCH · 29 January 2010, 01:11 AM

Perks of the job...

Timber Loftis · 29 January 2010, 01:33 AM

I bet it would be really cool to have a decoy.

Numismatist · 29 January 2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

I bet it would be really cool to have a decoy.

Question is: if you're the decoy and someone shoots at you, does the Secret Service jump in front of you???

cosimo · 29 January 2010, 02:01 AM

I'd love to spend spend spend tax money on my own perks but...

zseriessub · 29 January 2010, 02:19 AM

Personal chef. Add a personal bartender to that. That's pretty much it. I'll be full and drunk as my nation burns to ashes.

TheVTCGuy · 29 January 2010, 02:36 AM

"Free Interns" HA HA HA Greg.. that is a good one... yep.. uh.. free... interns....

Hmmmmmmm.......

DSJ · 29 January 2010, 02:41 AM

Enjoyed Perks? Camp David, meeting some amazing Americans and non-Americans, Access!

Badfish179 · 29 January 2010, 02:43 AM

I want a presidential Rolex! I think a gold submariner with the presidential seal presented to me by the secretary of the Navy would be nice for starters!

Brunotheboxer · 29 January 2010, 03:02 AM

I'll never be President so I'll just leave a gif.

B Square · 29 January 2010, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

I'll never be President so I'll just leave a gif.

Good one Bruno

Mosco · 29 January 2010, 03:05 AM

Bruno,

My wife just asked WTF was wrong with me after I cracked up seeing that one... Now my entire fam thinks I'm nuts!

Brunotheboxer · 29 January 2010, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Bruno,

My wife just asked WTF was wrong with me after I cracked up seeing that one... Now my entire fam thinks I'm nuts!

Show her this........

ESKO · 29 January 2010, 03:36 AM

All the rolex's I can get on my wrists! They'd practically be throwing them at you!

doghouse · 29 January 2010, 03:48 AM

24/7 access to the Bat Phone!

28 January 2010, 11:53 PM	#1
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	Perks of the Job? (semi-political) So, since we Americans just heard the POTUS give his annual State of the Union address, a thought occurs to me, as it often does when I see any head of state, or for that matter, a movie in which a head of state is a character.... What would be your fav perk to being a head of state, eg POTUS, PM, King, whatever? My thought is: free jet! (thought I hate flying actually, and I am skipping the helicopter, thank you very much) Then again, work comes with you in the form of press corps and staff. Ummm, maybe not so much? A question: When you leave 1600 Penn Ave or 10 Downing St, do you get to keep the towels?

28 January 2010, 11:56 PM	#2
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Perk - free interns __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

29 January 2010, 12:05 AM	#7
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Though I wouldn't mind being "in charge", I'm pretty sure I wouldn't enjoy the constant media scrutiny that comes with being head of state of a major country. Much rather be ruler of a small but wealthy kingdom, where I could live like a king without having to answer a lot of nuisance inquiries, like "did you pay your taxes ?", or "how many concubines are you maintaining ?" or "how did you get rid of Barzini ?" __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

29 January 2010, 01:11 AM	#17
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29 January 2010, 12:00 AM	#3
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	This thread is a baited sniper range! I'm out!

29 January 2010, 12:01 AM	#5
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29 January 2010, 12:02 AM	#6
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	PARIS: Cant be worse than my lawyer thread was :-)

29 January 2010, 12:08 AM	#9
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	then again if dictatorship was what you wanted, i guess you could control the media, eh?

29 January 2010, 12:27 AM	#13
OrchidDR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Tampa, FL, USA Watch: TT GMT II Posts: 1,321	Speaking of "Barry" the POTUS; he's flying into Tampa this morning. Air Force One usually flies over my house on the way to MacDill AFB. I'm ready with my Canon 7D. I wonder if he'll be waving out the window as he crosses over? (yeah, didn't think so either)

29 January 2010, 01:10 AM	#16
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Having a Press Secretary! There are some sports notables who should have press secretaries; Tiger Woods, Chad Ochocinco, Mark McGwire, Brett Farve, etc, Damn, I need a press secretary!

29 January 2010, 01:33 AM	#18
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	I bet it would be really cool to have a decoy.

29 January 2010, 02:01 AM	#20
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29 January 2010, 02:19 AM	#21
zseriessub Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 302	Personal chef. Add a personal bartender to that. That's pretty much it. I'll be full and drunk as my nation burns to ashes.

29 January 2010, 02:36 AM	#22
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,539	"Free Interns" HA HA HA Greg.. that is a good one... yep.. uh.. free... interns.... Hmmmmmmm.......

29 January 2010, 02:43 AM	#24
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	I want a presidential Rolex! I think a gold submariner with the presidential seal presented to me by the secretary of the Navy would be nice for starters! __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

29 January 2010, 03:02 AM	#25
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I'll never be President so I'll just leave a gif.

29 January 2010, 03:05 AM	#27
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ESKO Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Luis Location: Afghanistan/Texas Watch: 2012 Milgauss GV Posts: 752	All the rolex's I can get on my wrists! They'd practically be throwing them at you!

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