Ex-president

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http://www.netfunny.com/rhf/jokes/04/Jun/skydive.html

Figured if I posted this in bonfire it would get moved:

The Associated Press is carrying a story (June 13) that appeared on my.yahoo.com as follows:
Ex-President Bush Makes Birthday Skydive

I really like that story. Not only is it inspiring to see an 80-year-old man successfully attempt a feat that many of us wouldn't dare try even in our youth, but it is especially inspiring to see a national headline start with the words "Ex-President Bush."

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[Tonto 1]

I must admit it does seem a little odd to hear things like "President Reagan" being buried.

When you're not President anymore you're ex-President, like ex-President Carter, ex-President Ford, ex-president Clinton.

Are there any others who are still alive?

t

It's the year of the Pig.

[quade 4]

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When you're not President anymore you're ex-President, like ex-President Carter, ex-President Ford, ex-president Clinton.

Actually that's not true.

According to protocol once a person has served as President of the United States they are forever afterwards addressed as President. I wish I could find a link on-line, but I'm running on borrowed time today as it is. Maybe later during a break. Anyway, that's a government protocol is you want to search for governmental etiquette stuff.

In order to avoid confusion, the press and others will usually add the "ex-" to it, but you'd never do that in a formal setting.

quade -
The World's Most Boring Skydiver

[Tonto 1]

Oh.

So if Bush Snr and Bush Jnr are at dinner and someone says "Mr President.." they both turn around?

You actually 5 people who answer to "Mr President"?

t

It's the year of the Pig.

[kallend 2,217]

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When you're not President anymore you're ex-President, like ex-President Carter, ex-President Ford, ex-president Clinton.

Actually that's not true.

According to protocol once a person has served as President of the United States they are forever afterwards addressed as President. I wish I could find a link on-line, but I'm running on borrowed time today as it is. Maybe later during a break. Anyway, that's a government protocol is you want to search for governmental etiquette stuff.

In order to avoid confusion, the press and others will usually add the "ex-" to it, but you'd never do that in a formal setting.

Article I, section 9

"No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States:"

So having the title "President" is ignoble.

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no·bil·i·ty ( P ) Pronunciation Key (n-bl-t)
n. pl. no·bil·i·ties
-A class of persons distinguished by high birth or rank and in Great Britain including dukes and duchesses, marquises and marchionesses, earls and countesses, viscounts and viscountesses, and barons and baronesses: “The old English nobility of office made way for the Norman nobility of faith and landed wealth” (Winston S. Churchill).

-Noble rank or status: Congress may not grant titles of nobility.

-The state or quality of being exalted in character.

Oh, hello again!

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So if Bush Snr and Bush Jnr are at dinner and someone says "Mr President.." they both turn around?

You actually [have] 5 people who answer to "Mr President"?

In a formal setting, yes. Just like retired military officers are called by their ranks in formal settings. Hell, in a formal setting, senators and judges should be referred to as 'the honorable' so-and-so, regardless of how honorable they are.



ps - they are not senior and junior. there is no "Herbert" in the current presiden'ts name, as far as I know

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ps - they are not senior and junior. there is no "Herbert" in the current presiden'ts name, as far as I know

correct. It's in reference to differenciating the two - dad and junior.

[Muenkel 0]

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When you're not President anymore you're ex-President, like ex-President Carter, ex-President Ford, ex-president Clinton.

As Quade said it is correct that they retain their titles. This is also true of other dignitaries such as Vice Presidents, Cabinet Members, Ambassadors, Governors and even Mayors.

Granted, it can get confusing which is why they may be referred to "ex" or "former."

As far as confusing the 2 President Bush's, it would be unlikely to be in a room with them and just yell out "Hey, President Bush." More than likely you would be addressing the individual directly and refer to him as Mr. President.

What is the protocol in your country for former leaders?

Chris

[Tonto 1]

We've only got one ex president.

We call him "Madiba."

It means "Gift from God."

Yeah. There's respect.

t

It's the year of the Pig.

[nacmacfeegle 0]

"We've only got one ex president."

And lets face it, we are not likely to see another quite like him, more's the pity. I hope Madiba enjoys his retirement, he's certainly earned it.

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We've only got one ex president.

We call him "Madiba."

It means "Gift from God."

Yeah. There's respect.

I really admire that custom.

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Chris

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I must admit it does seem a little odd to hear things like "President Reagan" being buried.

When you're not President anymore you're ex-President, like ex-President Carter, ex-President Ford, ex-president Clinton.

Actually, once a President,..... it is entirely appropriate to still be called President even after leaving office......

Buck