XPost: soc.culture.usa, alt.activism, soc.culture.iraq
From: wrjames.remove@spamreaper.org
On 15 Feb 2004 15:30:56 GMT, Republican Double Standard
wrote:
>Wm James wrote in
>news:20pt20dc53v4pq5ppjo20hcsfca7lpti98@4ax.com:
>
>> You are right, but unlike most (not all) former presidents, they
>> intend to return, and are speaking out on issues. All revent
>> presidents have pretty much bowed out and retired gracefully if only
>> to try and show a little class. Frankly, I see no reason why a
>> former president shouldfeel compelled to keep his mouth shut, but that
>> has been the tradition and so they tend to be left alone. Clinton
>> hasn't followed that tradition and thus makes himself (and herself)
>> and legitimate target for commentary, including ridicule.
>>
>A little selective recall there, eh? Or are you too young to remember
>George HW Bush? The only reason why most "recent" presidents have "bowed
>out" is because Nixon (a republican) was a disgrace to his party and to
>the country, Ford (a republican) was never elected (sorta like Bush),
>Reagan developed Alzheimer's disease while still in office. Carter has
>been active and so has Clinton. And so has GHWB. Then again, Fox News
>refused to broadcast the fathers harsh criticisms of the son's Iraq plan.
Selective recall? Not al all. Just accurate recall instead of
recalling fantasy as in your case. Oh, JFK didn't talk much after
leaving office, but neither did Truman, Ike, Johnson, or the rest. To
find a president who was politically active after leaving office
before Clinton, you have to go all the way back to Teddy Roosevelt.
Papa Doc Bush has said very little other than supporting his son.
You should read a little history and civics. Then you would
understand reality and the election process and wouldn't make such a
fool of yourself.
William R. James
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