Randy Cassingham's Blog

Posted by Lisa, Trenton, Ont on November 15, 2008:

It's a pity Vince will not come out of retirement. His is the first list I ever signed up on.

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Well, Lisa, just remember that your "first" isn't always your "best". -rc

Posted by Steven, Israel on November 15, 2008:

It's "extras" like these that I *really* enjoy TiT, uh, This is True (suppose you can't use initials on that, now can you?). And one day .... *sigh* .... One day I may even subscribe to the premium edition.......Take care & keep it up, it's a great ezine.....

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Now you know why I call it "TRUE" for short. -rc

Posted by Robert, Silver Spring, MD on November 18, 2008:

I was able to take that same tour a few years ago escorted by a friend who worked there. It is pretty neat.

One difference, we were there before the press room was remodeled (although it looked good on TV, it was a real dump -- they had to remodel to get rid of the rats and mice I heard). We got to stand behind the podium and get our picture taken.

Posted by Rebecca Cassingham Nicol Hudson, Wyoming on November 19, 2008:

I'm sooo jealous! When this administration has had so many firsts and records, you get to be the first to personally deliver what they truly need! Having Helen Thomas back is also historic, I am a great fan. I do have to say that since we have a distant blood tie, I don not find you ugly, but FABULOUS!

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You're biased. ;-) -rc

Posted by CJ, CA for the moment on November 23, 2008:

Wow, what a fun opportunity! Thanks for sharing your verbiage and photos! Wonder if the GOOHF card was given.

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I'm guessing I'll never know, unless W. mentions it in his memoirs or something.... -rc

Posted by Reshad, London, England on November 30, 2008:

Hi, I have been in the free publishing of This is True for three years now, and must indeed ad enjoying of your newsletters. You are indeed doing a very good and noble job because at times when I read your newsletters it makes feel that there are many people out there in the world who are getting on with life like many of us here in London, England. Honestly, I myself don't really have much time (work commitment) for traveling nor sightseeing, yep, not even London. Anyhow, about two years ago I met an American Girl in university who showed me round London, it was great. The unusual part is that she was here on a three week course.

That was a bit of background to express how lucky you are to get a private tour of the White House and sharing your exciting trip with us. To be honest I didn't even know about the East or West wing and what the purpose of each was until I read about your trip. So, thank you for giving me - at least - an extra knowledge it felt like I was in the trip too.

Keep up the good work.

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Go outside and look around once in awhile, Reshad. There's a big world out there. -rc

Posted by Peggy - CA on December 9, 2008:

Oh, I just KNEW it'd be a GOOHF card! And although it's sort of amusing, if they worked at all, I'd wish you hadn't left that asshole ripoff monster Dubya one - he doesn't deserve to get out of hell free. He has cost so many Americans so much - including all the American man and women killed in that useless, senseless war - and here we are poorer than ever while he and his cohorts are richer than ever, having more money than their families for many generations will ever be able to spend, while millions of us are jobless and struggling. And now the rest of the world hates the US so bad we might be in danger from them. Oh thank you so much!