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as I said later on this thread, mom and dad have been largely absent over the last several years running one our our largest states, and the country.

I think, all things considered, the girls turned out alright. You have to know that every frat boy and high school jerk has been trying to get these two drunk, and nailed, for the last several years. I'm glad they look normal, and not all punk'd out...

mom and dad have been largely absent over the last several years running one our our largest states, and the country.

I suspect Laura's been keeping pretty much up with them, though, and due to her intense desire to keep the twins' lives private, we just don't hear of it. When W was Texas' governor, and the girls were under age, Laura was able to have a much higher level of involvement in the girls' lives due to proximity, and I am sure, due to her intense love of and desire to train her daughters. Same with pop.

I'm glad they look normal, and not all punk'd out...

Yes. I am too.

In the end, when youthful ways go by the wayside, I think these two girls will turn out to be marvelous women contributing to America's good at an age when that is appropriate for them. I read Barbara Bush's Reflections after the White House and was impressed with how the grandparents have had a hand in forming the "grands." It has been said by family that Jenna is sort of Barbara's (mom's) revenge on W because she is so much like him, pushing the limits, etc.

The First Couple has been pretty wise to shield the girls from a lot of publicity, judging by this thread. ;-) I certainly would not have wanted my child feeding the media frenzy during the teen / college years!

mom and dad have been largely absent over the last several years running one our our largest states, and the country.

Not to mention that they are in college; unless you don't trust your kids, you usually start butting OUT of their lives when they leave home.