A respectful decline is not an insult. Confusing politeness with obligation leads many to say yes out of social discomfort, over-explaining their reasons and weakening their boundaries.
A respectful decline is not an insult. Confusing politeness with obligation leads many to say yes out of social discomfort, over-explaining their reasons and weakening their boundaries.
The SONA is an opportunity for presidential accountability, but only when performance is measured against public outcomes rather than political applause.