Remember when the president of the United States, or those running for that office, used to try and appear dignified?
Because they believed the office, the people, and the country, deserved that level of respect.
If you do not understand dignity and respect, you do not deserve my consideration.
Or my vote.
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As an aside Colleen, Blog Woman!!! posted Part 1 of a two part series of mine this morning at http://blog-woman.com/2016/03/07/with-a-little-help-from-my-friends-guest-post-paul-curran-the-invisibles-part-1/#comment-9077 if you have the time and desire, I would be honored if you dropped by for a read. Thank you.
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I hopped right over Paul!
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You must have watched the Republican debate last night. It was more like a reality show made for TV, if you know what I mean. I could go on and on and on but they did enough of that last night. A bunch of little boys! Disgraceful.
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You say it! I completely agree, to be honest. There is no dignity to be found anywhere. It’s all audacious and childish name calling.
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Amen!! This year’s election is a three-ring circus, and is completely embarrassing.
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I’m quite horrified myself. I cannot believe the behaviors and comments.
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So true!!
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Sadly, too true.
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Yes, it does kind of seem like a mud slinging fest. Not very dignified…some more so than others.
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Some are not as bad. But the bad ones sure do make the news world wide don’t they. Kind of seems like they don’t think being president of the USA requires them to have any class.
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I suppose there is some truth to that…although I’m not naming any names.
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And then….I have to question those who vote for people who are trying desperately to make the USA look horrible.
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That’s true!
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AMEN!
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I don’t want a clown as our president.
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… And that is the best reason that those who are not dignified to never be President.
And if they are elected, I will leave.
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So many are saying that Val. I’m seeing ‘stories’ that there is a huge surge in Americans searching leaving USA.
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I’d like to see words like decorum and stature come into politics … No matter where in the world!
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That, Val, would be world changing. 🙂
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I have looked on from Ireland for many years and been amazed at the circus that is presidential selection in the US. This years circus is the most bizarre show yet. I can’t believe it’s real. It both amuses and frightens me.
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It scares the crap out of me Tric. I wouldn’t be surprised if Ireland sees a huge influx of American Irish wanting to become Irish American Irish.
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Indeed.
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😦
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As a Canadian, I feel so sorry for my distant cousins living in the United States. I also have a strong attachment towards my many virtual blogger friends.
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Thank you Pierre, it’s scary. Our presidential elections are supposed to give us hope and encouragement for change and growth. Not fear.
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This article is most interesting in understanding what is happening…
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/revenge-of-the-simple-how-george-w-bush-gave-rise-to-trump-20160301
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Thank you Pierre, I have marked it and will read it after work.
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That was so long ago Colleen. I’m not sure I remember which President — Jimmy Carter has always been dignified, — but he was an anomaly and a one term president. The public just doesn’t seem to want dignity, or honesty, or safety, just a good show on TV during the knock down drag out street gang fighting they seem to generate now. Personally, I would love to see an election where TV ads and publicity is forbidden, and there is a $100 cap on all campaign spending. See how many of the crooks get out and try to become PreZ then.
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Yeah, that’s what scares me Angie. I don’t want to be entertained by our President. I want to be encouraged, and feel safe. I want our president to exude confidence and courage, not idiocy.
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Amen to that Colleen! ❤
Diana xo
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Amen and oh boy what are we in for!
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We agree on being dignified…..How bout having honesty and integrity to go along with Presidential attributes? I believe that is seriously lacking from the leading left candidate. Do you agree?
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I agree, but there are a few of them who I would never trust, not just ‘the’ one. Honesty and integrity, in my opinion, are part of dignity.
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and i agree with your every word. i remember –
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Thank you Beth.
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I agree my friend.
“If you do not understand dignity and respect, you do not deserve my consideration.”
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Sad state of affairs John.
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We have very few candidates who have behaved in a presidential fashion, it is sad and discouraging, and very disturbing.
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Yes, it is. It makes me very uneasy for our country.
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I really thought a couple of them would come to blows in the last R debate, it was like watching a political gathering in a third world country! I was aghast and disgusted.
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I can’t even watch Heart. What’s the point? I’m horrified.
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it’s very surreal. What’s going on?
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Surreal is a very good word. Because I can’t explain it.
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