Jimmy Carter,HERO

[Kevin G]

There was a tremendous amount of depth to this Man which few appreciate.
Not looking to get gigged here just presenting an incident that didn’t get the exposure it warranted.
How Jimmy Carter Saved Canadian Nuclear Reactor After Meltdown | Military.com
Kevin G


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[Warren Sear]

Give it up.

 

[30-30remchester]

I was never a fan of his presidency but believe in giving a man his dues. This man crawled into a hot nuclear reactor, something that few have ever done. So, hats off to you Jimmie.

 

[Alk8944]

I am not a Democrat, and Jimmy Carter left a lot to be desired as President, but he has always had my utmost respect as a human being. We seriously could use many more men of his integrity in American politics.

 

[robvious]

with the possible exception of 4 years, Jimmy Carter was the man most people wish they could be.. I believe a 96/100 is still a solid A grade. R.I.P.

 

[HardToHandle]

I have taught my kids about the Chalk River Incident and Carter’s moderating influence after Three Mile Island. The man did not lack for personal courage.

Carter volunteered for the Pig Boats following his graduating from Annapolis. He volunteered for the Navy during the Second World War and took a dangerous duty.

While I didn’t agree with many policies, I also acknowledge he tried his best with the Iranian hostages, including authorizing one of the most daring and crazy commando raids in history. Operation Eagle Claw failed, but not for the lack of courage from the President and every man on the mission.

Nice remembrance of the tragedy in Iran.
Marking the 44th Anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw | Soldier Systems Daily Soldier Systems Daily

 

[Bugkiller99]

Few men have done as much good in the world after they have retired as President Carter.

 

[quikdraw67]

If not for his father's untimely death, my guess would be he would have been a career Naval Officer.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Carter sold the Panama Canal for $1, creating the scenario now allowing for each entrance to be controlled by Communist China.

My parents’s mortgage in 1979 was $
17%

Carter appeased the Shah of Iran, allowing for the hostage crisis in 1980.

Carter established the Depts of Energy and Education, both seen as massive overreach failures.

Carter opposed the B-1 Bomber program

Most don’t question what Carter did post presidency. But his record as president speaks for itself . . .

 

[StrawHat]

Too bad some folks have no respect for the dead.

Kevin

 

[Muss Muggins]

Too bad some folks have no respect for the dead.

Kevin

The dead don’t deserve automatic respect just because they’re dead. I can name a few if you’d like to debate that . . .

 

[StrawHat]

Was not refering to your comment. Had not yet read it. Sorry if you felt singled out.

Kevin

 

[31FordA]

I didn’t think much of his presidency, but he seemed like a decent human being. He meant well, which is more than can be said for many politicians, but I think he was out of his depth as president. His good work after leaving office was admirable.

 

[yaktamer]

Too bad some folks have no respect for the dead.

Kevin

I'm generally inclined to follow the "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all" rule. But at the same time, I don't fault folks for wanting to paint an accurate picture of a public figure. Jimmy Carter, even in his post-presidency, was human, with human failings. Notwithstanding those who seem to want to paint him as a saint, I don't think it's disrespectful to acknowledge those failings. Carter aside, I would submit that "respect for the dead" is not always warranted. I can think of dozens of deceased folks unworthy of anyone's respect.

 

[taz666]

Can't fault a man for having good intentions. There's no shortage of those that are just pricks on purpose.

 

[tlawler]

He volunteered for the Navy during the Second World War and took a dangerous duty.

Being a plebe? Carter graduated from Annapolis in ‘46.

 

[326MOD10]

The dead don’t deserve automatic respect just because they’re dead. I can name a few if you’d like to debate that . . .

I bet you are a real blast at funerals.

Everyone has axes to bare but no reason to be disrespectful and ignore any good someone had done in their life.

Everybody has someone who loves them just some make it harder than others.

 

[Onomea]

Rolling Stone on Jimmy Carter: Jimmy Carter's Rise and Legacy, Chronicled by Hunter S. Thompson, More

I particularly enjoyed rereading Hunter S. Thompson's 1976 FEAR AND LOATHING ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL ’76; Third-rate romance, low-rent rendezvous — hanging with Ted Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, and a bottle of Wild Turkey,linked in the article.

 

[CH4]

Hopefully this thread lasts long enough for me to finish my popcorn.

Go Muss!

 

[STCM(SW)]

I won't post anything of what I though of him as I don't need a ding....