Rant__Last night , as on so many other occasions since taking the office of President of the United States, Barack Obama once again endured, with good grace, more bad manners aimed his way. I have watched this happen over and over again to this man and to this office since he was sworn in and it absolutely sets my hair on fire.

It wasn't during the debate, although there were times I felt like smacking Bob Shieffer for his disregard but that is neither here nor there in this rant. What I am referring to is after the debate when one of the Romney sons stood with Pres. Obama  on stage and had his hand on his back like they were cronies. It was insulting. Completely.

I don't care if you're in the upper 1% and float on dividends, you have manners, use them. You are in the public eye. You are representatives of what are supposed to be our finer examples, so start showing some. If we are so concerned with how our youth are acting then by the graces, give them the examples to be inspired by.

And start at the top.

You wish to instill this trickle down theory well here's a chance. Each and every day you and your fellows can show how you are to act in respect one to another and to the highest office in the country instead of these not so subtle undermining maneuvers you use. They diminish you and they diminish us. Stop it.

The cat calls on the congressional floors, the snickering asides...it is childish and unbecoming of any adults let alone elected officials who are there to represent our best.  If you disagree, fine, say so. But stop this petty back-stabbing. This back-street theatre. This makes us appear more third rate than anything else. Bring it out of the frat houses and onto the international stage and grow up. Our president is an adult. Treat him as the top elected official in the nation and get  over the fact that he:
won the last election
is black
is an adult and acts like one
and does his level best to govern well