Subj : Re: Peurto Rico
To   : WARD DOSSCHE
From : Mike Powell
Date : Sun Apr 14 2019 10:00:00

> My opinion is that the Presidency needs to be redefined.
> I don't think that today it is what the founding fathers intended.

Between the media in general, and social media in particular, I think they
have become more of a celebrity than anything.  I think the definition
itself is fine.  If a President tried to be what they used to be (to be in
the media less) I think they media will turn on them.

I am not sure how you change things to make them different, besides taking
away their social media access while they are in office.  I think that
would be wonderful.

Another thing that has happened over the years is that the citizens seem to
have less respect for the office.  While that is no doubt partially do to
the actions of some of the people who have been in the office, I do not
think that is all of it.  We have more media outlets, online and TV, than
we did when I was younger.  I am not sure if the competition for the next
big scoop, viewers, and advertising dollars has caused this, but the media
coverage overall seems to be much more negative and sensationalized than I
ever remember it being.

I suspect that also has a relationship to our respect level for the office.

Mike

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