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karynnj

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24. Well said

Reply to Hekate (Reply #22)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 09:16 AM

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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