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karynnj

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23. Or they legitimize the transfer of power unlike Trump 2020

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 09:14 AM

Jan 16

who in addition to all Smith charged him for left town before the ceremony.

This has always been the norm though it has to be painful for those closest to the loss. I will never forget seeing John Kerry's or Hillary Clinton's face on what should have been one of the best days of their lives. There was a nobility and love of country in their presence.

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Former Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush won't attend Trump's inaugural lunch [View all] In It to Win It Jan 16 OP

I wish none of them... 2naSalit Jan 16 #1

I agree. It only gives legitimacy to the deviant insurrectionist. JohnSJ Jan 16 #27

But they will all legitimize montanacowboy Jan 16 #2

Not going to judge or second guess their reasoning. I'm sure they'd prefer not to be there PortTack Jan 16 #6

Do you approve of her skipping Carter's funeral? Kaleva Jan 16 #9

She doesn't want to be in the same place the fascist racist is. Justice matters. Jan 16 #10

I asked about her skipping Carter's funeral Kaleva Jan 16 #11

The fascist racist in chief was there. Justice matters. Jan 16 #12

So that's her reason for not paying final respects to Carter? Kaleva Jan 16 #13

How would the person you're asking know that answer? Why badger them about it? live love laugh Jan 16 #14

They gave an answer. I'm asking them for evidence. Kaleva Jan 16 #20

I'm also wondering how they know the answer they gave Renew Deal Jan 16 #21

She probably did that spiritually in her prayers. Justice matters. Jan 16 #16

Possibly although kacekwl Jan 16 #29

I remember a media announcer defacto7 Jan 16 #32

Why sit anywhere near the felon kkmarie Jan 16 #19

Not my choice kacekwl Jan 16 #26

The only reason she did that was because they were seating her next to the JohnSJ Jan 16 #28

Obama was seated next to Trump Kaleva Jan 16 #37

President Obama has a different viewpoint about "reaching out". Michelle Obama I suspect did not feel compelled to JohnSJ Jan 16 #39

The Former Presidents were seated in Seniority order. It took me a while to figure this out, but here goes yellowdogintexas Jan 16 #40

Michelle's mom passed back in May. mentalsolstice Jan 16 #42

Or they legitimize the transfer of power unlike Trump 2020 karynnj Jan 16 #23

I'm hoping the weather forecast gets worse ... LSparkle Jan 16 #3

Double Cheeseburgers?! Who could resist? electric_blue68 Jan 16 #4

A show of quiet sanity tishaLA Jan 16 #5

Listen ReRe Jan 16 #7

She doesn't owe anyone an explanation. Her actions speak louder than words. I applaud her 👏 Deuxcents Jan 16 #31

Felon47 should consider himself lucky Submariner Jan 16 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author mobeau69 Jan 16 #15

For those interested, here are the people NOT attending Trumpf's coronation. Enjoy with your coffee. The list grew. C0RI0LANUS Jan 16 #17

why would the chimp go if michelle isn't going to be there to accept his candies or whatever routine orleans Jan 16 #18

they are not staying home, they are just booking it out of there as soon as possible. yellowdogintexas Jan 16 #41

I believe they stand as witnesses to grim history -- but will not break bread with trump Hekate Jan 16 #22

Well said karynnj Jan 16 #24

Please reconsider and kacekwl Jan 16 #25

If those attending his swearing in would turn their backs on him as the JohnSJ Jan 16 #30

I thought the swearing at Noon WAS the official ceremony underpants Jan 16 #33

Why should they? Donnie's not the legitimate president... Blue_Tires Jan 16 #34

It's going to be COLD too underpants Jan 16 #36

Good. I don't blame them. Quiet Em Jan 16 #35

Maybe They Just Don't Like McDonalds. MineralMan Jan 16 #38