does it bother anyone else that the media refers to our prestident as Mr Bush instead of President Bush, unlike Clinton who is still called President Clinton?
its not a big deal but it gets to me from time to time, just wondering if i was the only one?
2007-11-20 06:42:12 · 15 answers · asked by djominous20 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
its just like um hello what are you showing the world if we cant show respect even by title to the president
2007-11-20 06:50:23 · update #1
I don't like how ex presidents are called President so and so. You officially left office. You are sworn in, then once you either resign, removed, suspended of duties by the Vice President, etc. you are no longer an acting President. Therefore, you are not a president. You are a civilian. There is only one President, one Vice President, and so on. When was the last time you heard George Washington addressed as President Washington???
2007-11-20 06:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't bother me a bit. I generally refer to the Presidents both past and present as Mr., rather than President. So long as the terms used are respectful of the office I see no problem with either.
2007-11-20 06:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by Bryan 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually, I hear more of the media saying Bill Clinton, the former president, rather than Mr President Clinton. I think the media in a sense has more brains than they're given credit for, in this way only, knowing that almost ALL the American people can't recognize a dumbo, for a leader. THAT is unacceptable!
2007-11-20 06:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by xenypoo 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
No, i've got no longer observed... in step with risk you and your buddies do in comparison to him so which you do no longer verify with him as "President Bush" because of the fact then curiously such as you have some appreciate for him. so a great way as i be responsive to, Bush gained the election each and every time Al Gore made them recount the ballots...
2016-10-17 12:49:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since he didn't actually win the popular vote in 2000, and he should not be president anyway, I think Mr Bush is the correct way to address him.
2007-11-20 07:28:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I've been screaming about this since 2000!
People are not as easily manipulated by the media as they once were. That kind of 'better than you' attitude is what's killing the so called "news".
I think all media outlets should come out and announce who they are bias toward and be honest for once.
That's why Rush is so popular, you know exactly what believes like it or not.
2007-11-20 06:51:17 · answer #6 · answered by Early Cuyler 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
it's the media for you, they do little things liek that to show disrespect, just like anyone they say something positive, notice how they will make a negative comment of some people think this. That is called agenda setting and is biased.
2007-11-20 07:25:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
and all those liberals say there is no media bias....
If the did say President Bush now, people would think they are referring to his father.
2007-11-20 07:06:10 · answer #8 · answered by Bleh! 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
naw, it shouldnt bother you, being called mr. is just as good as being callled mr. president. Bush knows what to say to the asker, espicially if its business or pleasure. lol :)
2007-11-20 06:50:21 · answer #9 · answered by gods creation 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Tells you all you need to know about the lib-enabling media!
Never heard the hostage abandoner called Mr. Carter!
2007-11-20 06:49:44 · answer #10 · answered by realitycheck 3 · 7⤊ 2⤋