I have seen some conservatives argue that Bush deserves to be respected just because he is the president. However, something tells me that these same people didn't think that Clinton deserved respect when he was the president.
2006-12-07 02:06:24 · 13 answers · asked by tangerine 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
RESPECT is earned,not required , regardless of ones occupation.....And judging by the reactions of other World leaders,It becomes evident that Mr. Bush has some "earning" left to do....
2006-12-07 02:13:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I refuse to get into the whole Bush vs Clinton garbage. You are free to have an opinion about the personality of the man occupying the Oval Office no matter what it might be but my belief is that the position of President, the office, meaning the elected official should have respect. If you think about it, and keep your head, you really can delineate between the two. No President was ever totally worthless just as no President was ever completely great or terrific. All of them made noteworthy contributions. What bothers me greatly is the way some people let their hatred blind them to the good acts that have been done.
Yes, I believe the office of the President, whomever it might be deserves our basic respect. The world watches and to a point, bases it's opinion on the behavior of our citizens.
2006-12-07 02:34:40 · answer #2 · answered by Rich B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should read more about Harry Truman, who saw the office of President as something separate from himself and demanded respect for that, rather than for himself. Harry Truman was probably the last good Democrat president. I do not believe FDR was one. Those are besides the point.
The office of president should be respected, especially by the person who occupies it. In the case of Former President Clinton, we did not have that, but we certainly needed to respect him as the holder of the OFFICE of President.
I certainly would not support the enemies of this nation to get back at him, as many on the left have done to president Bush in recent days.
Another sidebar: Ever notice how the press is forever referring to FORMER President Clinton as "President Clinton" and often in the same report referring to PRESENT President Bush as either "Mister Bush" or even as "Bush".
Most conservatives (if you must use that label) I know respected President Clinton as the President, even though he did not deserve much respect as an individual.
2006-12-07 02:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As a conservative, I have to tell you that I did give President Clinton the respect due to his office even when I thought he did not deserve it as a person. I think that all our elected leaders all deserve the respect due to their position regardless of anything. This is called "civility" and our country would be better off if everyone treated everyone with more respect.
It would be nice if they actually earned it by their actions, but sometimes that is too much to hope for. ;-)
2006-12-07 02:10:00 · answer #4 · answered by Leah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Normally a United States president deserves respect just by virtue of his position, however this is the first one in history to have ratings lower than whale crap. . . . . .and that is found on the bottom of the ocean.
And need I remind you there is a growing number of republicans who have and are defecting from the bush camp. If confirmation is needed, just look at the results of the mid term elections. Many of those votes came from the Republicans. That is, the ones who had sense enough to come in out of the rain.
The bush lovers are in a definite minority now and I suspect it has a direct correlation to their Intelligence Quotient.
If any of you die hard bush lovers need a look at reality, just go to:
http://www.democrats.com/peoplesemailnetwork/88
And I challenge any of you right wingers to present intelligent argument against any of the 10 points of impeachment that are listed.
As the saying goes, a wise man/woman changes their mind based on changing facts and conditions, . . . .whereas a fool has no mind to change.
Darryl S.
2006-12-07 02:31:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And yes, conservatives respected Clinton as president. We didn't like him, but the President is always respected.
2006-12-07 02:09:43 · answer #6 · answered by MALIBU93 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 06:25:31 · answer #7 · answered by youngerman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have respect for the authority ones position commands and still be in disagreement with the person. I dont like Bush but I wouldnt call him a monkey, because even though I dislike his policies and his actions, he is still the President of this great nation.
2006-12-07 02:08:34 · answer #8 · answered by Perplexed 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The office of the President deserves respect.
We do not have to agree with the President. Just give him the respect that is due for being the elected leader of this great country.
Clinton - he disrespected his own office. He shamed the country and himself by his lies and undignified behavior. He is a disgrace to that office.
2006-12-07 02:10:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
He is the leader of the free world. You have to show respect because of his postion whether you agree with his policies or not.
2006-12-07 02:10:21 · answer #10 · answered by jc_jc_tx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋