Other than Barack Obama, only four living people know firsthand the rigors of the presidency — and three of them have refused to RSVP to Donald Trump’s inauguration.
The peaceful transfer of power between presidents is one of the most profound and important aspects of American democracy. At the outset of our nation’s history, it was what set us apart from the monarchies of Europe. While other nations have since adopted America’s democratic system, ours remains the gold standard by which all others are judged. No other country has so successfully respected the tradition of free and fair elections and the personal willingness to give up power.
Which makes it all the more disappointing that Jimmy Carter is the only former president willing to commit to Trump’s inauguration. George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush have all received invites but have so far not commented on whether they will attend.
Continue reading on the next page to see why the former presidents are skipping the event:
I am glad to see Carter will attend, but I was really hoping Bill would be there you know that would p**s some people off especially Hillary
Old man Bush-good Pres. Now, he’s senile. Bush Light-dumb$#%&!@*Screw the Bush’s . They didn’t get their way. They dish it out; yet can’t take it. $#%&!@*em in the old cocksucker. And Bill Clinton; who cares, too. He probably has a very bad conscious; he knows his last 30 years behavior didn’t help the carpet munching Hillary. Like Stan Laurel, he’s probably thinking to himself (Bill Clinton); “that’s another fine mess i’ve gotten myself into “……….
None of them should show up.
This is a sad bunch if the don’t support the president. We supported them even though we did not like some of them. I have and am loosing respect for them.
Carter (worst President, before Obummer)
“Clinton (womanizer & who what else)
Bush (all of them was for Killary)
Obummer ( The worst President of all )
They all suck either way
Amen
He’s happy because now he’s the second worst President of all time ! Hussain Obama has that title now !
Stop paying them
Together they stand…