[Long Island Pete]

it’s still thrilling—and even a little awe-inspiring—to get “briefed” at the White House, no matter who is sitting in the Oval Office.

In other words, "No matter who is sitting in the Oval Office and no matter how much you despise that person.

[ClaireSolt]

When my daughter graduated from college she confided in me. "I've watched you do the career woman thing, and I don't think it is worth it." She decided she wanted to be a trophy wife, instead, and she has a very nice life.