2006-09-27 23:36:08 · 24 answers · asked by bob 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yes, all "ex" Presidents are addressed as Mr President.
2006-09-27 23:57:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it's an American tradition. The same is used for anyone who has served in a political office or the Military. You will mostly see this in the South. You will notice that Judges who have been off the bench for years are generally still addressed as "Judge". And those who have served more than 25 years in military and have obtained a high rank they are usually still addressed by their last title, i.e. General, Major, Captain, etc.
2006-09-27 23:50:49 · answer #2 · answered by lady01love 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course not. Once they finish their term they are no longer President. However, it is an American tradition and I do not see any desire on their part to change it. It does not really affect anybody else, its thier business so I guess its up to them.
Our American friends seem to have a number of other odd terms such as the World baseball series even though only American teams compete, or calling the superbowl winners world champions rather than American champions. Never mind - does not do anybody any harm. I dare say that we in the UK have a few odd terms and phrases that others simply cannot understand!
2006-09-28 00:29:14 · answer #3 · answered by Paul B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, even our own infallible leader should be addressed Mr.President. I only wish I could use that proper etiquette now to address ex-president Bush. Oh well, I can wait a couple more years. As the current President, I'll just call him a shiii@ead.
2006-09-28 00:05:22 · answer #4 · answered by Samuel Crow 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Traditionally, all "ex" Presidents are addressed as Mr President.
2006-09-27 23:38:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
No is the answer - I thought that too when I heard EX-President Clinton on TV at the Labour party conference. Surely he is former President Clinton - once you aren't PM you can't say that you are, as Blair is about to find out, or is he going to try that too with his quasi-presidential style?
2006-09-28 00:44:59 · answer #6 · answered by LongJohns 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2006-09-27 23:41:04 · answer #7 · answered by G.I noel 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No.the President is Pres. George Bush..
2006-09-28 00:18:39 · answer #8 · answered by always 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. It's an honourary title. That is the case in other countries too. In the UK were they have a Prime Minister, they are usually given a title from the Queen. e.g. Baroness Thatcher.
2006-09-27 23:39:12 · answer #9 · answered by Typhoon_ 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, titles of President and Ambassador stay with a person for life. Even if s/he's been impeached and convicted, or resigned in disgrace.
2006-09-27 23:38:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋