Posting Guidelines
We encourage lively, thought-provoking discussions conducted with dignity and decorum. We reserve the right to remove any comments that are deemed abrasive and directed toward any member.
No president is off limits, but we adhere to the longstanding tradition of refraining from fully evaluating presidents who have not been out of office for at least 20 years.
While negative criticism of specific presidents is allowed, here’s what’s appropriate and what is not.
Appropriate: “I think President _ was an ineffective president because…”
Inappropriate: “President __ was an idiot!”
Current Monthly Topic
Monthly Topic – October 2026
The line of succession to office of the president is: 1) vice president; 2) House speaker; 3) Senate president pro tempore 4) Cabinet members beginning with secretary of State. Do you think this is the best line of succession or would you suggest a different order?
Monthly Topic – September 2026
In general, do you think that presidents involve their vice presidents in helping to run the country too much, not enough, or just about right?
Monthly Topic – August 2026
Do you think presidents should be limited to two elected terms overall, or should it be two consecutive terms (as is the case with many governor and mayor offices)?