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:
Those fuckers all are to blame for all the$#%&!@*we the working class has suffered through for the last 24 years blow I’m crushing thier heads through the phone now for what they’ve done!
This right here shows you how far back the country was sold out.
Why would you want the Bushes, Obama, or Clinton there?
The Bushes may as well change their affiliations to democrat because Republicans will never vote for them again, even for dog catcher! I loved George W. and have never been more disappointed in my 68 years of life!
Yes because he has integrity. The others have no balls.
They will all answer to god, they will pay the greatest price eternally for what they did to america
stay home you big babies!
ALL TRAITORS DONT WANT ANY OF THEM THERE, GO TRUMP !!!
They are part of the swamp and can’t believe they didn’t have the power they thought they did. Sleezy.
Those ex presidents are such a disgrace!!!