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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 11:29 PM
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Jimmy Carter is a National Treasure
Edited on Mon Dec-05-05 11:44 PM by Husb2Sparkly
This isn't an original thought or a new thought or a unique thought.

He was just on the Daily Show.

Every time I see that man, I am in awe at what a gentle soul he is. Gentle, but strong and determined.

I love that guy.

(edited title for spelling)
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HillDem Donating Member (561 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 11:33 PM
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1. He really has a sort of warmth around him
I didn't know he was so talented either!
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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 11:33 PM
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2. I agree. And I think Jon Stewart does too.
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MuseRider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 11:34 PM
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3. I could not agree more.
He is gentle and kind, articulate and very smart. Sounds pretty handy too!
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Nite Owl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 11:35 PM
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4. Just got in
missed it. Hope to catch the rerun. He was the best President this country has had and they torn him down politically. History will be the judge.
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calmblueocean Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 11:37 PM
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5. I was thinking the same thing.
Just saw the man on TDS and am still in awe.

I listen to his folksy drawl, his humble spirit, and I have to remind myself that this man wasn't just President of the United States, but a nuclear engineer. What a amazing and inspiring man. Looking forward to reading that new book of his.
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ultraist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 11:38 PM
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6. Yes he is!
Edited on Mon Dec-05-05 11:39 PM by ultraist
I loved his comment tonight on the Daily Show about how we are seeing a 'religious and political fundamentalism like we've never seen before.'

His new book, "Endangered Values" is now number one on the non fiction list. :applause:
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GrumpyGreg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 11:41 PM
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7. And he only lusts in his heart.
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Vinnie From Indy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 11:43 PM
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8. Another good comment was made by Jon
in reference to Carter about being attacked so viciously from the right even though he is from the South, a devout Christian, a veteran and arguably a conservative in many, many areas of policy.
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 11:49 PM
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10. Yes, indeed, that was a Good point
from Jon..and Carter said .."just a little fraction"..I don't what word he used but that's what he meant.
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Catchawave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 11:48 PM
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9. Glad Jon acknowledged that
Jimmy works harder than the president !

The man has quite a legacy of goodness. Bush will be a legacy of evil.
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 11:59 PM
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11. Love Jimmy Carter...yes, he is. n.t
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moc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 12:16 AM
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12. My husband said the exact same thing when he saw Carter
on The Daily Show.

"He's a national treasure"


Quick question - how many kids does he have? He mentioned 11 grandkids but I didn't realize he had any other kids than Amy.
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liberalpragmatist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 01:56 AM
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15. His son's running for the Senate from Nevada!
Jack Carter. I don't know how many other kids he has actually. Anyway, about Jack Carter, probably a longshot, but worth a shot.
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fortyfeetunder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 02:26 AM
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18. He has 3 or 4 sons and Amy
He was great. I enjoyed seeing him.
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Lugnut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 12:27 AM
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13. That was a wonderful interview
He has accomplished more in the past 25 years than Dumbhead has accomplished in his entire life. His book is on my "Must Read" list.
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welshTerrier2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 12:47 AM
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14. a total delight
Carter seems to be permanently "in the zone" ... he just grins his Jimmy grin and all is well ...

kudos to Stewart too who found the right tone for the interview ...

the whole thing was a total delight to watch ...
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AuntPatsy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 02:16 AM
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16. Yes, he reminded me what it was like to watch a real presidential
leader speak eleoquently, I had forgotten....
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 02:26 AM
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17. He is reasonable
intelligent, hard working, humble and down to earth. There are truly very few men like him!
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stillrockin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 08:30 AM
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19. Yes!
I agree. President Carter has a very good vibe.
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spooky3 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 08:38 AM
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20. Carter is the "loving father" many Americans never had.
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VaYallaDawg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 08:56 AM
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21. Agreed! He re-defines the meaning of Christian for me. n/t
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mattomjoe Donating Member (598 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 09:03 AM
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22. I love his non-partisan approach to addressing the problems in our
government.
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0007 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 11:50 AM
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23. Jimmy Carter has more class in his little finger than all those
phony Republicans prez's ever had.
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stubtoe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 12:30 PM
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24. Of COURSE he is.
Wish I could have seen that interview (no cable).
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newyawker99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 02:21 PM
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25. I agree. I love him too.
:-) :thumbsup:
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Az_lefty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 05:01 PM
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26. Jimmy Carter is a real Christian also...
he quit the Southern Baptist convention because the fundies took over.
:toast:
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Generator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 05:17 PM
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27. Still my favorite president
I wish Reagan never happened. I wish I'd never have to hear the name Bush again. And right now the name Clinton is one I'm really gone stale on too. But Carter was always true.
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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 06:20 PM
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28. And as fine wine, he gets better with age.
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MODemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-06-05 06:44 PM
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29. I love President Carter
He's honest, peace loving, smart, forthright, and a wonderful american.
I really enjoyed seeing him on Jon Stewart's show last night.
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