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:
The rest are a basket full of deplorables
Fuk em!
The Clinton’s and Bush’s are afraid they will be arrested on the spot if they go.
Bushes are mad about Jebbie, Clinton is mad his wife lost, and Obama is mad his plans to ruin America are off track. Not a SURPRISE!
Funny! Well said!!!
IT DOESN’T MATTER!!!
The others are crass their parents needed to teach them good manners!! What a shame and a blott on the good record of the US!!
They are all sad
WC
They all believe in one world order and have done more damage than good to get a lifetime retirement for bad performance that’s not right