Why Trump is the worst President in modern history

[JimandChristy 1,689]

1 minute ago, Transborderwife said:

Devil's advocate for a second: when athletes cheer through their anthem after winning medals (soccer, hockey come to mind) is that disrespectful?

Very different context.....memorial day, you know the rest.

[CaliCat 3,957]

Just now, Transborderwife said:

Devil's advocate for a second: when athletes cheer through their anthem after winning medals (soccer, hockey come to mind) is that disrespectful?

 

You make a very valid point.

 

In my opinion you need to take a cue from the occasion.

 

Memorial Day, at Arlington or in  your basement, in my book, commands a solemn and respectful demeanor. We're honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Just now, JimandChristy said:

Very different context.....memorial day, you know the rest.

Not the question.  Why can't you celebrate your anthem even on Memorial Day?  People have funerals that are like celebrations/homecomings 

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Just now, CaliCat said:

 

You make a very valid point.

 

In my opinion you need to take a cue from the occasion.

 

Memorial Day, at Arlington or in  your basement, in my book, commands a solemn and respectful demeanor. We're honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Thank you for addressing the question as a whole.  I guess I just can't find it in me to get offended much like when W danced at the memorial

[CaliCat 3,957]

4 minutes ago, Transborderwife said:

Devil's advocate for a second: when athletes cheer through their anthem after winning medals (soccer, hockey come to mind) is that disrespectful?

 

He was being disrespectful to those he was there allegedly to honor. It's not disrespect to the anthem I'm talking about. 

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Just now, CaliCat said:

 

He was being disrespectful to those he was there allegedly to honor. It's not disrespect to the anthem I'm talking about. 

See above post

[Teddy B 17,252]

I just got back from vacation, is Trump still president?

 

 

[CaliCat 3,957]

2 minutes ago, Transborderwife said:

Not the question.  Why can't you celebrate your anthem even on Memorial Day?  People have funerals that are like celebrations/homecomings 

 

Again, it's not about the anthem. It's about showing respect to those who died for our country. Arlington is hollowed ground. Hardly the place for a party.

 

But I do get your point. For me, it bothers me because I know a couple of people who are buried there, so it's very personal. 

[CaliCat 3,957]

Just now, Teddy B said:

I just got back from vacation, is Trump still president?

 

 

 

 

Barely.

[CaliCat 3,957]

3 minutes ago, Transborderwife said:

Thank you for addressing the question as a whole.  I guess I just can't find it in me to get offended much like when W danced at the memorial

 

I won't say you're wrong, and I won't say you're out of line either.

 

It's a personal thing for me. 

[Teddy B 17,252]

I hear that he is still unable to get a grasp on things.

 

[Transborderwife 4,666]

1 minute ago, CaliCat said:

 

Again, it's not about the anthem. It's about showing respect to those who died for our country. Arlington is hollowed ground. Hardly the place for a party.

 

But I do get your point. For me, it bothers me because I know a couple of people who are buried there, so it's very personal. 

I understand that and respect that.  I just can't find it in me to get outraged 

[Transborderwife 4,666]

To be honest on the anthem thing, he was recently called out for being caught not placing his hand on his heart (I don't get that either but again I'm not American, we don't really do that in Canada) so perhaps he went to the other extreme 

[JimandChristy 1,689]

7 minutes ago, Teddy B said:

I just got back from vacation, is Trump still president?

 

 

Yes but we had some relief while he was out of the country for eight days.

[CaliCat 3,957]

2 minutes ago, JimandChristy said:

Yes but we had some relief while he was out of the country for eight days.

 

It's like sending the kids to camp. Let someone else deal with them for a week or two.