Not sure what it is like in other countries, but you should know that it is extremely RARE in US politics for a former president to speak out against the current president. Even rarer to issue a formal statement.
At least in my lifetime, every president has commented critically about the previous administration.
You’re absolutely right that US presidents have historically not used their position for personal profit, or at least not overtly so. Jimmy Carter famously sold his potato farm upon being elected in order to avoid potential conflict of interest.
Oh, sorry, I might not have been aware of much of the smaller things (I’m not from them USA parts) - but I was trying to make the distinction between ‘polite criticism for distancing themselves from the previous admin’ (something all politicians do on all political levels, even in cases of direct policy/friendship/spiritual succession, even in companies actually, it enables the new admin to be their own distinct thing & get traction among the people & coworkers sooner) & just bitching for the sake of it, calling names etc.
Side note: this being a rarity is probably a net good thing. History shows that when the old guy and the new guy fight, it doesn’t bring unity or peaceful transfers of power which are arguably more important than the bad one getting whatever they deserve.
That’s what cowards do. Why not call out the biggest fascist in the country who’s responsible for pretty much all the shit. Trump enabled all the killings and lying and corruption. I guess he might be wanting a second blowjob.
Not sure what it is like in other countries, but you should know that it is extremely RARE in US politics for a former president to speak out against the current president. Even rarer to issue a formal statement.
It was also rare for the current president to bitch about past presidents. Or sell cars, phones, etc.
“I love tessler!”
At least in my lifetime, every president has commented critically about the previous administration.
You’re absolutely right that US presidents have historically not used their position for personal profit, or at least not overtly so. Jimmy Carter famously sold his potato farm upon being elected in order to avoid potential conflict of interest.
Oh, sorry, I might not have been aware of much of the smaller things (I’m not from them USA parts) - but I was trying to make the distinction between ‘polite criticism for distancing themselves from the previous admin’ (something all politicians do on all political levels, even in cases of direct policy/friendship/spiritual succession, even in companies actually, it enables the new admin to be their own distinct thing & get traction among the people & coworkers sooner) & just bitching for the sake of it, calling names etc.
Also wasn’t it a peanut farm?
Yes! I meant to say peanut lol. Had to go back and see what the heck I typed.
Yeah, that’s cute. We’re a little past the point where the ruffling of the ruling class’ powdered wigs impresses anyone.
Not sure the little kids screaming for their parents care.
I don’t think folks getting their faces kicked and scraped against the pavement care.
Side note: this being a rarity is probably a net good thing. History shows that when the old guy and the new guy fight, it doesn’t bring unity or peaceful transfers of power which are arguably more important than the bad one getting whatever they deserve.
Argue how its more important then, i’d like to hear it
Trump is never mentioned in his letter.
Not explicitly, no, but he’s referenced by “The people in charge.”
That’s what cowards do. Why not call out the biggest fascist in the country who’s responsible for pretty much all the shit. Trump enabled all the killings and lying and corruption. I guess he might be wanting a second blowjob.
Because Trump isn’t the only one responsible.
Oh wow! So brave!