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:
These eggheads don’t have to go to Trump’s inauguration we the people are still behind him just goes to show how corrupt Washington really is
Children.
They are all had beens, that did very little, if anything, positive for our country. We don’t need to see their wrinkled up old faces. This is a new beginning for America!
Goes to show you how long it’s been since we had a good President.
Who wants the input from the most mukky of swamps???
I am so ashamed of W Bush, I understand HW health may not be well….but we have stood behind both Bush presidents scolded people for slamming you, now I shall stay silent because you WILL NOT STAND WITH “the PEOPLE’s CHOICE!!
Trump doesn’t These CLOWNS IN ANY WAY !
No one cares if these pompous piece of shits show up.
so, here is where the line started-Carter was our last President who was not New World Order—–very, very scarey folks
Carter sucked as president. But, at least he was an honest man.