In his “Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior,” George Washington offered this sage advice: “Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.”

Too bad President Obama and his best Chicago golfing buddy (BCGB), Dr. Eric Whitaker, didn’t heed our Founding Father’s wisdom. The duo’s continued intimacy, as the stench of government corruption thickens around them, speaks volumes about our current commander in chief’s reckless disregard for his reputation.