It was once upon a time that U.S. presidents displayed the daily prestige and cognizance of the office of president not only when in it, but also out of it. Principally, criticism of current occupants of the White House was most often relayed privately, and was rarely seen on the op-ed pages of any major news organs. Sadly, former President Carter has deferred to pageantry instead of principle, an apt conclusion for a man whose presidency was more caricature than commanding.
Your reply is too eloquent for a failure of a man who should've been tarred and feathered.
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It was once upon a time that U.S. presidents displayed the daily prestige and cognizance of the office of president"
When he and J walked during the inaguration parade - i had the feeling that we were in trouble - he gave all his power away from day one.
and - yes - I voted for him .... bought into the BS .. never again.