-
It's that time of year again - our ISP is asking for money. If you have some spare change, please click the Donate link... Thanks!
- About Us
- Search
- Need Help?
- Donate
- Login/Register
Latest Entries
Actions Menu
Blog Roll
- 4F Facebook Page
- Turn Up The Night with Kenny Pick
- Stephanie Miller Show
- The Tim Corrimal Show
- The Rachel Maddow Show
- Angry Americans with Paul Rieckhoff
- Thom Hartmann Program
- Turnips! Fans of Turn Up the Night Facebook Page
- Snopes.com
- Factcheck.org
- Official White House Page, if you must.
- The Brad Blog / Green News Report
- The Poorly Written Political Blog (Joe Santorsa)
Fair Well, Kind Sir
Author: Raine
Date: 12/30/2024 15:07:38
President Carter has left this Earth. There isn't a lot I can say that others already have.
I am of the belief that while he deserves accolades for the things he did after being in office, he doesn't get credit for all he did while in office. He created the Department of Education and bolstered Social Security. He sought to improve the environment and added land to the National Park Service. Far too often, we are told of the things he didn't do in his 4 years, I think we should focus on the good.
He wanted people to have faith in the Government again. He worked hard at that. He gave more than he took. I truly hope we will see more aspiring to lead government like he did.
Rest well, Mr. Carter.
Raine
I am of the belief that while he deserves accolades for the things he did after being in office, he doesn't get credit for all he did while in office. He created the Department of Education and bolstered Social Security. He sought to improve the environment and added land to the National Park Service.
In foreign affairs, Carter set his own style. His championing of human rights was coldly received by the Soviet Union and some other nations. In the Middle East, through the Camp David agreement of 1978, he helped bring amity between Egypt and Israel. He succeeded in obtaining ratification of the Panama Canal treaties. Building upon the work of predecessors, he established full diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China and completed negotiation of the SALT II nuclear limitation treaty with the Soviet Union.
He wanted people to have faith in the Government again. He worked hard at that. He gave more than he took. I truly hope we will see more aspiring to lead government like he did.
Rest well, Mr. Carter.
Raine
Comments:
Order comments Newest to Oldest Refresh Comments
Comment by 
Raine on 12/30/2024 16:03:10
Raine on 12/30/2024 16:03:10
I just heard on CBS that Carter also advocated for cannabis legalization. he told congress that the repercussions of using the drug should not exceed the actual harm of use.
Comment by 
shelaghc on 12/30/2024 16:41:24
shelaghc on 12/30/2024 16:41:24
I'm somewhat relieved that President Carter has passed while someone is in office who will memorialize him appropriately.
Also, his death now guarantees that flags all over the country will fly at half-staff during the inauguration next month.
Also, his death now guarantees that flags all over the country will fly at half-staff during the inauguration next month.
Comment by 
TriSec on 12/30/2024 16:43:08
TriSec on 12/30/2024 16:43:08
Greetings, comrades.
Remember to be thankful that Mr. Carter's passing came in the waning days of the Biden Presidency.
Because you know Mr. Carter's legacy, family, and honour will be treated with decency and respect.
Try to imagine this happening under the First Felon.
Remember to be thankful that Mr. Carter's passing came in the waning days of the Biden Presidency.
Because you know Mr. Carter's legacy, family, and honour will be treated with decency and respect.
Try to imagine this happening under the First Felon.
Comment by 
BobR on 12/31/2024 01:58:41
BobR on 12/31/2024 01:58:41
One of his sons used to work for a company I worked for. He didn't seem to do much - I think it was just so the sales folks could say "Jimmy Carter's son works with us".