Historically, “cabinet” also meant “small or private room” and was the type of room where rulers met with their closest advisors. The term “cabinet council” goes back to the 1600s, and became shortened over time, and operates much in the same way as when news reports say things like, “the White House issued a denial of the Vice President’s misconduct” or “the measure is stalled on Capitol Hill”.
President Andrew Jackson had a separate group of informal advisors whom his critics dubbed the “Kitchen Cabinet”. Reagan’s kitchen cabinet included his wife’s astrologer.
Artrina almost 16 years ago
Such a brilliant idea!
SuperRobot234 almost 16 years ago
Wow, wonder why no one thought of this before?
TiggerLeBounce almost 16 years ago
It takes a youngster’s uncluttered mind to think of these things some times!
freedam almost 16 years ago
Then Broomie carried it to the next level.
runar almost 16 years ago
Historically, “cabinet” also meant “small or private room” and was the type of room where rulers met with their closest advisors. The term “cabinet council” goes back to the 1600s, and became shortened over time, and operates much in the same way as when news reports say things like, “the White House issued a denial of the Vice President’s misconduct” or “the measure is stalled on Capitol Hill”.
President Andrew Jackson had a separate group of informal advisors whom his critics dubbed the “Kitchen Cabinet”. Reagan’s kitchen cabinet included his wife’s astrologer.
Sisyphos almost 16 years ago
Broomie always delights with her directness, enabled by a wondrously loopy supporting cast .