President Carter's time on Earth nearing an end

[timjake]

His family released the following statement this afternoon:

""After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention," a statement from the organization reads. "He has the full support of his family and his medical team. The Carter family asks for privacy during this time and is grateful for the concern shown by his many admirers."

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He turned 98 in October.

His humanitarian efforts after he left office were quite extensive. I'll always remember his work with Habitat for Humanity.

 

[dmar]

I understand that we're supposed to not like Carter, and I don't agree with a lot of his politics, but I always liked him as a human. He's a decent, honest man, has strong faith, served his country, and is a good family man. I also believe that he was man of the people, not a typical corrupt, lying politician. Pretty rare qualities these days in politics.

I'll never forget an interview that I watched him on around 15 years ago. He said his campaign funds for his first Presidential campaign consisted of the funds that came from the tax return filings where people were given the option to donate $1 to the election campaign fund. This money was split between the Democrats and Republicans, and was something like a million dollars ($500k to each party). He said when he ran his second campaign against Reagan, Reagan had over $100 million in campaign contributions from corporations. He went on to say that what we have now in American politics is nothing more than legalized bribery. Like him, or not, he's not wrong…. The interviewer moved right along without acknowledging the comment!

 

[Rustyt1953]

He has done far more to help his fellow man in the last 40+ years than most people have past and present. For that he has my admiration.

Truly a good and faithful servant.

Prayers for a gentle passing.

 

[robvious]

I feel he did more for humanity and America after his Presidency than during his Presidency... a good human being, not the best President... none of them are perfect... they are human after all.

 

[JohnRippert]

Hope he passes easy with family around.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Handpicked by Rickover for the fledgling nuclear submarine program. That speaks volumes.

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[Benton Quest]

A bad president and a wonderful human.

Jimmy did OK in the end...

He was too decent to do the job of president.

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[venomballistics]

He has done far more to help his fellow man in the last 40+ years than most people have past and present. For that he has my admiration.

Truly a good and faithful servant.

Prayers for a gentle passing.

While one might quip leaving office was the first of his humanitarian efforts, what he has done since has atoned for his work prior.
Peace and mercy shall be his

 

[CH4]

Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses
Peace be with him…

 

[pharmer]

Sometimes memory overshadows emotion. I remember lining up for gas during the 2nd "gas crunch" on my way to work and the price doubled from $.50/gal to $1.00. $10 limit so my lead sled Oldsmobile needed it every other day. "Put a sweater on and set your thermostat to 68* or lower." I guess "honest" works. God Bless. Joe

 

[Club Gun Fan]

I remember paying 17.5% interest when we bought our home. Thanks Jimmy!

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

A much better ex-President than President. To his credit he went back home to Plains, didn't turn his back on his home state, didn't try to become a swell, move among the wheeler-dealers, etc.

 

[NYlakesider]

I harbor no grudge against his awful role of playing POTUS.

I wish the best for him and his family in this most trying of times!

 

[GaryS]

We got a bargain rate of 12%.

I remember paying 17.5% interest when we bought our home. Thanks Jimmy!

 

[ZGrand]

Over 30 years ago, I had a chance to hear him teach Sunday School at his church in Plains. Afterward, we got to shake his hand and tell him how much we enjoyed his class. He was very humble and gracious -- there was something about him -- something that didn't come across on the TV. It's hard to explain, but we were left with the district impression that we had just met a great human being.

 

[PALADIN85020]

He has been an honest and moral human being. I wish him well on his final journey.

I will not comment here about politics.

John

 

[Buford57]

I've come to believe it was the humanity we admire now that hindered him as President. You don't send the Pope to buy dope. He was too honest, too decent for politics, but he may have been the last vestige of honesty and decency in American politics. Now I'll take my ding and go quietly.

 

[Bugkiller99]

We would all do well to look back at the end of our time and have accomplished as much in our retirement years as President Carter.

 

[GypsmJim]

I remember paying 17.5% interest when we bought our home. Thanks Jimmy!

I cashed in a CD at 12% interest to buy a boat. The boat dealer chastised me for paying cash and got me a 12% boat loan. I bought another CD at 14%.

 

[Old Arkansawyer]

I remember paying 17.5% interest when we bought our home. Thanks Jimmy!

I suppose going off the gold standard in the early 70's resulting
in the dollar falling like a rock around the world had nothing to
do with inflation and rising interest rates?

May I add he was the most moral president in my life time.