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In reply to the discussion: NO ONE HAD TO SAY A WORD. [View all]CTyankee
(66,388 posts)43. I like "Former President and now convicted felon, Donald Trump." What's wrong with that?
Perfectly fair. A bit snarky but FAIR, right?
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Agree Biden is a man of honor, etc. But trying to blame "this" on CNN, isn't helping.
Silent Type
Jun 2024
#2
I say President Obama or President Clinton. I think that is common. I do agree trump doesn't deserve it.
Silent Type
Jun 2024
#4
To be fair, Biden was referred to Vice President Biden at times during the 2020 debates.
Self Esteem
Jun 2024
#5
Not trying to school - but yeah, I think it's common to default to their previous title.
Self Esteem
Jun 2024
#9
How about Mr. Trump? They call President Obama that? I say president to make a point. He is no
Demsrule86
Jun 2024
#47
The honorific title President attaches for life. All ex Presidents are referred to as 'President Obama' or
kelly1mm
Jun 2024
#30
Many on CNN and in the media do not refer to President Obama ...president. It is in newspapers as well,
Demsrule86
Jun 2024
#48
I like "Former President and now convicted felon, Donald Trump." What's wrong with that?
CTyankee
Jun 2024
#43
Joe don't need a girdle. A bit of bronzer won't hurt. Most anchors wear a touch of it.
LeftInTX
Jun 2024
#55
I think most people from the British Isles look like Casper under the harsh lights.
LeftInTX
Jun 2024
#63
His mouth was probably open because he couldn't believe the rubbish he was hearing.
diane in sf
Jun 2024
#34
No. To me the camera was square-on to both of them. Biden wasn't looking at the camera when
Liberal In Texas
Jun 2024
#40