Traditions are important for a nation. They are sort of a shorthand for reminding us of who we are and how we became the nation and people that are called America. Unfortunately, we are currently in a season where some traditions have been jettisoned.
For example, there are certain traditions that surround the transfer of office from one president to the next. They remind us how fortunate we are that, unlike other nations of the world, we have a peaceful and democratic way of selecting our leaders. That’s not happening this time as Mr. Obama actively seeks to create problems that Mr. Trump will need to confront on his first day in office.
On the other hand, Mr. Obama is not exactly getting the traditional farewell the commander-in-chief typically receives. More on page two.
A Legend… in his Own mind.
Maybe if he had shown our military any respect it would have been different.
He’s Pathetic, and a Disgrace to Our Country The United States and To The American People. He has not earned to be honored. He doesn’t deserve for tax payers to give him benefits for life. obama for PRISON!
Disgraceful !!! This fool did everything wrong! Now he gets what he has coming! Nothing!!
14 days left, 14 days left
No Russians showed up …just indoctrinated low wage working poor people at gun point
they are tired of this cow pasture boy
He’s a National Disgrace!!!!
why would they be there they don’t have any respect for him
I assume attendance was voluntary. I can’t help but believe though that in his imaginary mind he saw crowds in the stands and heard the roar of the lions as he walked in.