Oh Well: A Commentary: Mr. President?

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

I found this through Shakesville, and I'm pounding my head on the computer desk again! From YouTube:

Chooch said...: Isn't "Real News at Fox" an Oxymoron?; 5:34 AM
Eric A Hopp said...: What is especially ironic is that the letter that Carolyn wrote this email to NBC News, criticizing Brian Williams for addressing Bill Clinton as "Mr. President." Is that the only criticism she can give from the entire interview? She doesn't have any criticism against Bill Clinton's views, against Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, or against the policies and issues the Clinton's have staked in this campaign? If I'm going to write a critical letter to the news media, I'm certainly going to write about something more than how a TV news anchor should address a former president.

Then again, I'm waiting for Fox News to bring this up as a scandal against Hillary Clinton's campaign.; 10:23 AM
Chooch said...: Could not find any Emily Post! Darn stuck with the ole Wickster again@

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The title "Mr. President" can be used for any democratically elected head of state that holds the role of President.

It is never used for a commercial office, such as President of the Board.

It is commonly associated with the President of the United States, though not exclusively. While in speaking of a president no longer in office, the phrase "Former President..." is often used.

However, when addressing them personally people often retain "Mr. President".; 12:42 PM