[peyton randolph]

What I don’t understand is why President Bush now embraces a man

41 and 43 are rehabilitating the reputation of 42 to protect the reputation of the presidency in general. Whether or not this is the right thing to do is open to debate. However, we know that both 41 and 43 think little of Clinton based on their prior statements. The ex-presidents' club has legitimacy only to the extent that people perceive the group in a positive light.

[Peach]

I agree with your reasoning in #7. Personally, I think it would have lent more credibility to the presidency if we held former presidents to a higher standard than, say, a tinpot dicator, which is how Clinton acted. But others with more knowledge of politics than I have are convinced that President Bush has acted correctly in this matter.

[nikos1121]

"41 and 43 are rehabilitating the reputation of 42 to protect the reputation of the presidency in general. Whether or not this is the right thing to do is open to debate. However, we know that both 41 and 43 think little of Clinton based on their prior statements. The ex-presidents' club has legitimacy only to the extent that people perceive the group in a positive light."


Unlike Jummy Carter, this president shows repect for the office of the presidency and to those who held that office.

I think he, Bush, showed great wisdom and character when he graciously received the Clinton's to the White HOuse during the unveiling of Clinton's protrait. I think he was suprised at Bush's remarks as they seemed very warm and genuine.

I therefore, believe that Clinton opposition has been defused...Don't get me wrong politics is politics but Bush is a likeable guy. He's got democrats working behind the scenes for him..



nick

[My2Cents]

From the sound of it, Bill Clinton will meet the Ultimate Judge soon.

[RightWhale]

That would be correct. Clinton's presidency can speak for itself, but the Office is the best and highest we have and should be respected.

[Rightly Biased]

I've been here long enough to read down a bit before I post and you said what I was thinking

The 43 men that have become president are part of one of the most elite group of men on the planet.It behooves the Bushes to help save the reputation of the presidency.

[7thson]

It is kind of funny that 41 and 43 seem to "pal" around with Clinton, yet throughout the years, Carter has been the one consistantly ignored by all presidents. Even Clinton did not seem to have much use for him and what he did under Clinton administration, seems to me, he forced himself into the scene.

Ford is another one that seems completely ignored by all presidents after him. Is the rehab of the presidency the only reason 41 and 43 keep Clinton hanging around?