My prediction for 2017: Prepare for one last act of Obama-derangement-syndrome

[DetlefK]

This:
http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-01-28/stop-calling-him-president-clinton

Excerpt:
"Jaime Fuller at the Fix wonders what to call Bill Clinton if Hillary Clinton becomes president. First Gentleman? First Dude? First Bill?

I don’t care. But it gives the Big Dog a chance to make a small contribution to American democracy by relinquishing the title he should no longer use: “President.”

As the saying goes, a democracy has no higher title than “citizen.” Yet our politicians get to keep calling themselves senator, mayor, governor or whatever other office they once achieved for the rest of their lives. It doesn’t sit right. Especially when it comes to former presidents, who already get so many perks from their exalted non-office."



My prediction:
In 2017, when the next POTUS is sworn in, the media will start asking, whether it is really okay to refer to Barack H. Obama as "President" Obama. I mean, he's no longer president! Why would you keep calling him that?

But "Governor" Palin and "Governor" Romney will still be okay.

[dawnie51]

1. I hadn't really thought about this......

but I'm sure the urge for a last disrespectful slap will be strong with the baggers. You are no doubt right. This scenario, or something very similar will occur.

[Fred Sanders]

2. Citizen Sanders tells Oligarth Bloomberg media that it is part of the problem.

[CK_John]

3. IMO, you'll not have to worry about the Big Dog, the Gov of Mass will get an upgrade.

[ChosenUnWisely]

4. He can be called Mr Obama or add Honorable, the former President thing is 100% made up BS

Once someone has been President or VP they are to be formally addressed as:

Former President of the United States
Envelope, official:
The Honorable
(Full name)
(Address)

Letter salutation: Dear Mr./Ms. (surname):

Conversation: Mr./Ms. (surname)