• Zaphodquixote@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Well, the first part is semi traditional. Ex presidents being called president is fairly common.

    The second part is because assholes.

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      1 year ago

      It’s a stupid tradition that should end, though, especially because of genuinely heinous ex-presidents like him and Dubya who have committed numerous crimes against humanity and thus don’t deserve to be honored in any way.