[catnipman]

“D.C. is full of social pythons like Natalie and Jill. They’re the political world’s version of the Kardasians; drama queens “famous for being famous.” Questionable “honorary” titles, shallow cultivated friendships, litigious backgrounds, multiple bogus business ventures, and no visible means of support. Easy pickings on the cocktail party circuit, where well oiled targets far from home let the little head do the thinking for the big head. “

Yeah, but it looks like Paula Broadwell is nuttier than Natalie and Jill combined. What’s her excuse?

[PowderMonkey]

In the course of her close daily professional association with the General, she became what used to be called in D.C. an “office wife.” In another age, all these women were known simply as “courtesans.”