13 Presidential Libraries Release Ominous Letter Explaining How Dangerous Trump Is
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13 Presidential Libraries Release Ominous Letter Explaining How Dangerous Trump Is
The libraries and foundations of 13 former presidential administrations have come together to send out what they’re calling “an urgent call to action for all Americans.” Those signing the document they put out include viewpoints from all sides, representative of such presidents as Obama, Reagan, Nixon, Kennedy, Clinton — even Herbert Hoover.
By Andrea Jefferson
The libraries and foundations of 13 former presidential administrations have come together to send out what they’re calling “an urgent call to action for all Americans.”
Those signing the document they put out include viewpoints from all sides, representative of such presidents as Obama, Reagan, Nixon, Kennedy, Clinton — even Herbert Hoover. And the warning that they’re talking about is the shifting nature of politics in America in general.
In what was clearly a reference to what’s been happening in America since the 2016 election, the signers of the letter cited “the importance of compassion, tolerance, pluralism, and respect for others.” We haven’t seen much of that in a while.
During the Trump administration, his voters and fans were encouraged and even incentivized to be less than civil. And honestly, that’s a pretty soft way of saying it. From the resurgence of overt white supremacy to something as simple as the “Let’s Go Brandon” phase, America has been seeing the disintegration of the values we used to hold dear.
The full text of the letter is here:
The unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as stated in the Declaration of Independence, are principles that bind us together as Americans. They have enabled the United States to strive toward a more perfect union, even when we have not always lived up to those ideals.
As a diverse nation of people with different backgrounds and beliefs, democracy holds us together. We are a country rooted in the rule of law, where the protection of the rights of all people is paramount. At the same time, we live among our fellow citizens, underscoring the importance of compassion, tolerance, pluralism, and respect for others.
We, the undersigned, represent a wide range of views across a breadth of issues. We recognize that these views can exist peaceably side by side when rooted in the principles of democracy. Debate and disagreement are central features in a healthy democracy. Civility and respect in political discourse, whether in an election year or otherwise, are essential.
Americans have a strong interest in supporting democratic movements and respect for human rights around the world because free societies elsewhere contribute to our own security and prosperity here at home. But that interest is undermined when others see our own house in disarray. The world will not wait for us to address our problems, so we must both continue to strive toward a more perfect union and help those abroad looking for U.S. leadership.
Each of us has a role to play and responsibilities to uphold. Our elected officials must lead by example and govern effectively in ways that deliver for the American people. This, in turn, will help to restore trust in public service. The rest of us must engage in civil dialogue; respect democratic institutions and rights; uphold safe, secure, and accessible elections; and contribute to local, state, or national improvement.
By signing this statement, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles of democracy undergirding this great nation, protecting our freedom, and respecting our fellow citizens. When united by these convictions, America is stronger as a country and an inspiration for others.
It ends with a list of those who signed it, about half representing Republican administrations and half Democratic.
Hopefully, we can eventually return to the kind of respect and civility America once knew. In the meantime, we can only do individually what we hope to see from the rest of the country.
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Can anyone imagine 13 presidential libraries uniting to warn about the dangers from any other presidential candidate? Of course not. We are laid low, and must defeat trumpism at the ballot box.
As far as Trumpism, I'm all for defeating both Trumpism and Bidenism both as neither one deserve a second term
Did he fund the iranian revolutionary guard? Were Iranian spies handling his admins diplomacy with iran? How dangerous are we taking about?
oh, enough to get progressive librarians mad. Mean tweets and not parroting racialist identity devotions will do that.
Feel free to vote for the traitor next year. I know your mind is made up.
"I know your mind is made up."
As are millions of others. If Trump rises to the top, he will be elected. I am sure you would say the same of DeSantis and Haley. Mindlessly tossing out divisive epithets like "traitor" don't bolster your case one bit
Only those who hate America, and our democracy, would seek to reelect Dementia Joe and his goofy sidekick Kamala. To any rational person those left-wing lickspittle sycophants are the real traitors.
You are utterly unable to back up any of your far right rants with anything remotely resembling actual arguments. All you do is parrot MAGA talking points.
As usual, when you can't make a valid point or refute one, you resort to personal putdowns.
Giving you the last word....
I write opinions of substance on this site every day. You almost never do. Everybody knows that.
And your continuous support of Biden does? Guess again.