A fellow, now living in CA, but from my hometown in NJ posted this:

[monmouth3]

A great Kennedy anecdote from a guard:

The February before, during a reception at the National Gallery of Art, the Kennedys were supposed to take an elevator to greet their guests. But the elevator was not working, and when they stepped out, the lieutenant said, he was so close to Mrs. Kennedy that he could smell her perfume. Here is how he remembers what happened next:

“I’m in my mannequin face, and she said words to the effect, “Jack, let’s take the stairs.’ And he said, ‘We can wait.’ They go back and forth a few times, and then her tone changed just like any other wife. ‘Jack, people are waiting.’ ‘O.K.,’ he answers her and turning his head toward me, says, ‘Don’t worry — I make all the big decisions.’ ”

Made me laugh..

[appleannie1]

1. My brother worked on RFK's campaign in DC and spent time with the Kennedy family.

Out of the spotlight they were like any ordinary family. The kids had chores and did not get their allowance if they did not do them. They were allowed to have pets but had to take care of them. Forgetting to feed or water a pet was cause for being grounded.

[CanonRay]

2. I'm sure the Romney kids were raised just like that

Do I need the sarcasm thingy?