Tue Jan 3, 2012, 01:20 PM
I'm not a churchy person but I went up to Plains, GA, to see Jimmy Carter preach at his church
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 I'm not a churchy person but I went up to Plains, GA, to see Jimmy Carter preach at his church (Original post) |
Sarah Ibarruri | Jan 2012 | OP |
| XemaSab | Jan 2012 | #1 | |
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| think | Jan 2012 | #13 | |
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| Cirque du So-What | Jan 2012 | #16 | |
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Response to XemaSab (Reply #1)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 01:26 PM
4. Ummm... some verse in the Bible? I'm not too into the Bible, so I spaced out a little, as I often
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 01:26 PM
5. sounds like a nice trip Jimmy Carter is a good man.
Response to limpyhobbler (Reply #5)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 01:27 PM
6. I agree wholeheartedly. Ours would be a good country today. Instead, we have a disaster. nt
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Reply #6)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 04:25 PM
40. Whenever I see the term "Reagan Democrats" I cringe.
Response to libinnyandia (Reply #40)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 05:19 PM
41. I agree. In my view, there is no such thing as a Reagan Democrat. One is either a Democrat,
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 01:28 PM
7. I love Jimmy--my parents were so sad when he lost to Reagan.
Response to RiffRandell (Reply #7)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 01:29 PM
9. He preached about Bible verses, which I'm not too informed about, to be honest. He did
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 01:29 PM
riverwalker (8,693 posts)
8. a great man
Response to riverwalker (Reply #8)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 01:37 PM
11. WAY ahead of his time! And a tough guy, too! Unafraid.
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 01:45 PM
Sancho (8,807 posts)
12. I met Jimmy Carter when he was running for President...
Response to Sancho (Reply #12)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 02:03 PM
22. You did? How fortunate. Yes, his humility and strength is what sets him apart. He's a strong man
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Reply #22)
Wed Jan 4, 2012, 09:39 PM
Sancho (8,807 posts)
61. It was a long time ago, but he spoke at my college...
Response to Sancho (Reply #61)
Wed Jan 4, 2012, 10:11 PM
62. How did you handle it from that point on? Was your family very angry?
Response to think (Reply #13)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 03:14 PM
Brother Buzz (32,696 posts)
34. K&R for Carter. As ex-president he severed his ties with the Southern Baptist Convention
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 01:49 PM
14. I have never understood why right wingers have such distain for a man like Jimmy Carter.
Response to Lint Head (Reply #14)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 01:56 PM
Cirque du So-What (21,955 posts)
16. I've never understood why so many 'Democrats' have such disdain for a man like Jimmy Carter
Response to Lint Head (Reply #14)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 02:01 PM
20. Right wingers are sociopaths. Don't be so harsh on them. They can't help being monsters nt
Response to Drunken Irishman (Reply #44)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 06:48 PM
45. They also goes along with the Reagan took down the USSR myth.
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 01:51 PM
MineralMan (144,938 posts)
15. I was on a commercial flight from The Twin Cities to Los Angeles
Response to MineralMan (Reply #15)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 01:58 PM
18. He's living what I think of as a life well lived. Amazing man. What a great example. nt
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Reply #18)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 02:07 PM
MineralMan (144,938 posts)
23. I agree completely.
Response to MineralMan (Reply #23)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 02:31 PM
26. It doesn't surprise me that he'd greet everyone. He is a citizen of the world. Thanks for
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 02:09 PM
24. Thanks so much. Wish I could visit there.
Response to freshwest (Reply #24)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 02:21 PM
25. It's a great place to visit. By the way, I send you some DU email. nt
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 02:36 PM
27. The first presidential campaign I worked on was for JC...
Response to WCGreen (Reply #27)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 02:42 PM
28. Oh yes. Repukes don't serve but pretend they are such patriots. They wear lapel flags but hate
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Americans. They're disgusting. Love Jimmy Carter!
By the way, as sweet as Carter is, he does like things done well.  I did notice that once when he, once he came out, walked over to one of the people making sure the visitors were in and comfortable, and told her to do something or other, and she went. He's used to leading. |
Response to LanternWaste (Reply #29)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 03:03 PM
32. And a tough man who wouldn't sell out! nt
Response to B Calm (Reply #30)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 03:04 PM
33. I believe he was! I know he is a brilliant man. It's evident just listening to him. nt
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 03:21 PM
Lochloosa (15,398 posts)
35. Does he still have that twinkle in his eyes?
Response to Lochloosa (Reply #35)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 03:22 PM
36. YES! He's fascinated with everything and really interested in everyone! nt
Response to Gregorian (Reply #37)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 03:55 PM
38. From what I heard, they still respond to all their letters! nt
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 04:15 PM
39. Ted Kennedy and some liberal Democrats were not that fond of Carter
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Reply #42)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 05:38 PM
43. No, Kennedy was running in the first place because he did not think Carter was liberal enough
Response to hfojvt (Reply #43)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 10:04 PM
48. Yes, his low ratings were because the Repukes crucified him...
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 09:28 PM
IGoToDU (165 posts)
46. That is cool!
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When I was a kid, I wrote Amy Carter a letter and she replied! A pic of her signed like this: "Thank you for writing to me. It's fun living in the White House and I am glad you are my friend".
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Response to IGoToDU (Reply #46)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 10:03 PM
47. How funny! Isn't it awesome that they did that? nt
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 10:10 PM
Ilsa (60,597 posts)
49. I may need to watch for another event like this
Response to Ilsa (Reply #49)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 10:29 PM
52. Definitely! The church has his preaching schedule. nt
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 10:24 PM
50. Jimmy is a national treasure!!!
Response to Edweird (Reply #53)
Wed Jan 4, 2012, 07:45 AM
58. I'm not churchy either. :-) You'd love it. Honest. nt
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 10:41 PM
54. I met him when his son was running for senator here in 2006
Response to Nevernose (Reply #54)
Wed Jan 4, 2012, 07:45 AM
57. ROFLMAO! You were flirting with the Secret Service agent? LOL! That's awesome!
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 10:44 PM
Aristus (61,029 posts)
55. A great man, and my wife's favorite President.
Response to Aristus (Reply #55)
Wed Jan 4, 2012, 07:43 AM
56. You're joking! That's amazing! That would make a good post -
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Reply #56)
Wed Jan 4, 2012, 09:34 PM
Aristus (61,029 posts)
59. It would be a short OP.
Response to Aristus (Reply #59)
Wed Jan 4, 2012, 10:14 PM
64. Oh! Well, as long as you get along. nt
Response to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)
Wed Jan 4, 2012, 09:37 PM
60. i would probably go to church to hear Carter speak also even though i am Atheist
Response to JI7 (Reply #60)
Wed Jan 4, 2012, 10:13 PM
63. And I guarantee you wouldn't regret it. It's an amazing experience to
