*This* is the US I loved and honoured...

I agree with you Wyllow. I think that regard for any politicians are not the exclusive prerogative of the country in which they serve.
I don't see anyone through " rose tinted spectacles" but feel that Mr Obama spoke with dignity and authority to, and of, his country - most recently on his reaction to the death of Mr Kirk.
I have a soft spot,also, for Ms Arden, formerly the leader of New Zealand.

Oreo

The US is for Americans and what they want and vote for.Not for anyone in another country who views the Obamas through rose tinted glasses.
Personally I have never loved or honoured the US.

Exactly this ⬆️
I'm finding it difficult to love and honour this country at the moment never mind another one that's equally as screwed up through years of politicians.

That’s how I feel MaizieD I get frustrated at government and political ineptitude, but what I think is ineptitude others might agree with.

Lots are searching for yesteryear and each person’s memory is different.

The US is for Americans and what they want and vote for.Not for anyone in another country who views the Obamas through rose tinted glasses.
Personally I have never loved or honoured the US.

keepingquiet

We're all mourning for this, and the country we in the UK used to be too.

Well, at least two of us!

I'm not so sure about the 'we are all mourning for the country the UK used to be'. I think it depends on whose vision of the past you look at...

We're all mourning for this, and the country we in the UK used to be too.

Well, at least two of us!