Posted on Dec 24, 2016

Should past presidents attend the inauguration?

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Some past presidents have suggested they may not attend. H.W. gave health as a reason, he is 92. But what about others. Carter RSVP'ed.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4062578/Bitter-Clintons-consider-staying-away-Trump-inauguration-George-W-Bush-hasn-t-RSVPed-Jimmy-Carter-attend.html

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Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D.

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Some of our former presidents exhibit a lack of respect for the office they once held. Will be disdappointed in GW Bush (as a veteran ) if he does not attend.

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Cpl Roger Lavigne

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I think they should all stay home. GW Bush showed no respect for president elect Trump even after the election. Best that former presidents day former.

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Cpl Roger Lavigne

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Should've read stay former

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SSgt James Tadlock

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Good looking group and specially that one starring thru the window.

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SSgt James Tadlock

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Well the problem is R E S P E C T. It is like a thing of the past. It's dangerous anywhere you go especially the highway. People are out of control and for what reason ? Most have never had it so good and certainly would not have it better anywhere else.

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SSG Trevor S.

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The picture kills me, Al Gore is creeping out the window looking for manbearpig!!!!

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CSM William DeWolf

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BHO can stay home

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SSG Trevor S.

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As much as I disagree with him on many levels, I would like BHO to be there. There is a dignity to the transition of power that should not be soiled by such pettiness.

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CSM William DeWolf

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True, but he's such a.....,,,can't think of the word I'm looking for.

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PO3 John Wagner

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Putz?

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PO3 John Wagner

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CSM William DeWolf - .......Putz?

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SSgt James Tadlock

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Oh come on Papa Bush. You kin do it. You jumped outa a airplane.

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SGT Jerrold Pesz

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He has also jumped out of planes much more recently.

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SSgt James Tadlock

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I think it would be a Super patriotic gesture for HW to be there along with First Lady Barbara Bush. Anything else just would not be prudent.

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LTC Paul Labrador

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HW, with this health problems, would not be prudent to go. Especially if the weather is the typically cold, wet and crappy DC Januarys....

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SSgt James Tadlock

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Well, actually you're right. Wet, cold days plus other sick people around. Could be very dangerous. I'm sick with some kind of virus right now myself. Be safe President Bush and stay in Texas. We want to keep you as long as possible.

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SMSgt Roger Horton

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Yes they should out of respect for the office.

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SGT Lyle Fleury

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Yes, out of respect for the office. L.Wilfred Fleury D.Th.

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COL (Join to see)

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Is the out going commander present at the change of command ceremony?

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SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD

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They should attend, if at all possible. It's about the office, which should be respected. They should set aside their indifferences, and act in a civilized manner for a change.

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TSgt Dan Decker

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The democrats no longer do things that are civilized or anything to do with "manners."

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CPL Howard Conover

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Yeah I just noticed Gore. What is he doing out there??

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