'Twas the night of the White House dinner, when all through the House
Not a guest was stirring, not even a spouse;
The Secret Service were standing by the White House with care,
In hopes that the President would soon be there;
The media were nestled all snug in their heads...[screech]...BUT WAIT! A couple appeared, with camera in tow and even got a photo with Joe.
You know the story and it's not the one about St. Nicholas. A Virginia couple apparently crashed the White House dinner last Tuesday, November 24, 2009, which included 320 guests — “a potent mix of politics, diplomacy and glamour.” Later identified as Tareq and Michaele Salahi, the couple managed their way past the Secret Service and into the star-studded state dinner, where they mixed and mingled, shook hands with President Obama, warmed up to Vice President Biden twice, had a photo op with Rahm Emanuel and others, posting their exploits on Facebook. Busted?
First, where was Joe Biden’s wife? From the looks of this cozy photo with Joe, if I were Mrs. Biden I would have chased that Michaele woman right out of the dinner and with one of my Callaway golf clubs –– maybe my nine iron. Speaking of golf, you can’t even gain access to a private golf course without a membership or a guest pass. In fact, a while ago and guest approved, I was unable to play golf or have lunch at The Olympic Club in San Francisco because my pants were inappropriate –– they had belt loops. Furthermore, the odds of penetrating certain night clubs without being on a list is grim.
So, how did this happen? This story reminds me of the song “Who Let the Dogs Out?” and would be funny if it didn't reflect a breach in the security of the White House and our President. Maybe they should do what Santa does –– check the list twice. What is bizarre is that we are the most powerful nation in the world and we can’t seem to figure out who let this star-struck, fame-seeking couple into the White House dinner in the first place.
Article comments
1 - Arch Conservative
Throw these two morons in the cell next to balloon dad and let them all rot.
2 - Christine
My thoughts exactly, Arch!
3 - Christine
Although I kind of like my golf chasing idea too!
4 - Arch Conservative
Maybe Obama can make them some type of czars. Of course he'd have to see whether or not they paid their income taxes first. We wouldn't want someone who actually paid their taxes coming along and making all those other czars and cabinet members looking bad now would we........
5 - Christine
News Flash:
Subpoenas forthcoming: Desiree Rogers, the White House social secretary and the Salahis (guess they don't want to crash the Congressional hearing).
6 - Christine
My bad, they were invited.
7 - Joanne Huspek
I can't believe this circus. Life has come down to a series of "reality shows." I loved seeing the clip where she says her life is ruined, yet has the biggest smile.
I wish MY life would only be so ruined...
8 - Christine
Joanne, I couldn't agree more. Desperate people with do anything for 15 minutes of fame...how sad!
9 - Christine
Joanne, I couldn't agree more. Desperate people with do anything for 15 minutes of fame...how sad!
10 - John Lake
Heads will roll my friend, have no doubt! And when they start hiring White House insiders (Michele Jones) who can't write an email without a few errors in spelling, one has to wonder about the Washington hiring policy.