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Silent Type

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12. Ain't much to criticize mods on if we are dinging them for saying President Obama, President Clinton, SOS Clinton, etc.
Wed Sep 11, 2024, 04:39 PM
Sep 2024

trump a POS, but why make it that obvious. Mods let him talk, and he hanged himself.

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Yes, I wondered about that, too BoRaGard Sep 2024 #1
I suspect it is merely traditional. If they were speaking to Obama, they would likely call him Mr. President. Lonestarblue Sep 2024 #2
Bad habit of the media... Wounded Bear Sep 2024 #3
I think President Trump is OK but not necessary. Mr. President is definitely not. There's only one. Walleye Sep 2024 #4
That respectful Traildogbob Sep 2024 #5
Exactly. Who the hell do they think Cha Sep 2024 #15
He's a ... ffff-former president Metaphorical Sep 2024 #6
From Emily Post: LauraInLA Sep 2024 #7
Former high office holders retain their title when addressed directly bucolic_frolic Sep 2024 #8
I totally agree, that person is not the president TommieMommy Sep 2024 #9
His official title is Sir Loserman milestogo Sep 2024 #10
okay, so I wasn't the only one GopherGal Sep 2024 #11
Ain't much to criticize mods on if we are dinging them for saying President Obama, President Clinton, SOS Clinton, etc. Silent Type Sep 2024 #12
I know... I just read a blurb by Cha Sep 2024 #13
I think it would depend on the former president... CCExile Sep 2024 #14
I didn't like that either. And right out of the gate on the 1st question Muir said, StarryNite Sep 2024 #16
Probably part of the negotiation over the debate. S/V Loner Sep 2024 #17
He is allowed to be called that, just as Hillary is called Secretary Clinton obamanut2012 Sep 2024 #18
Mr. President, more speaking time... lame54 Sep 2024 #19
Absolutely bothered me. They kept it up until Kamala Harris kept using it. I think everyone calling him ... marble falls Sep 2024 #20
Yes, they were in full ass kissing mode last night. jalan48 Sep 2024 #21
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