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6. i think by any objective measure, he's been one of the best post-presidents ever.

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Was Jimmy Carter the most underrated president in history? [View all] Willie Pep Jun 2018 OP

What I remember most from the Carter years was the 12% comradebillyboy Jun 2018 #1

Egypt-Israeli peace and the Panama Canal Treaty. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2018 #4

You need to read the TRUTH about the "Iran debacle" Ferrets are Cool Jun 2018 #8

As a response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, MichMary Jun 2018 #10

And he had nothing to do with that at all. Yavin4 Jun 2018 #12

Thanks. The oil-rich states, around 1973-1974, especially Iran, moved to take over more control Sophia4 Jun 2018 #36

Throughout the early part of the 20th century, Western govts and oil barrons exploited ME oil Yavin4 Jun 2018 #39

Thanks. Sophia4 Jun 2018 #40

A well-deserved Nobel Peace Prize was a big fuckin' deal! The economy & hostages not Carter's fault. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #18

High interest rates and inflation started with Nixon's fucked up monetary policy Major Nikon Jun 2018 #28

Nixon also imposed wage and price controls which all sensible economists said was the worst PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2018 #62

Nixon manipulated the monetary system for political benefit Major Nikon Jun 2018 #64

Everyone forgets Ford's campaign slogan. WIN - Whip Inflation Now Lochloosa Jun 2018 #34

Don't forget gas prices MiniMe Jun 2018 #41

It was certainly consequential in shanny Jun 2018 #2

His post-Presidency has been dignified and exemplary. Golden Raisin Jun 2018 #3

i think by any objective measure, he's been one of the best post-presidents ever. unblock Jun 2018 #6

By FAR the best post-Presidency ever... not even close. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #19

Badmouthing Obama and both Clintons for decades Hortensis Jun 2018 #33

Very good summary. I have mixed feeling about Carter. LisaM Jun 2018 #56

Strange Rebels just ordered, thanks. It looks like Hortensis Jun 2018 #59

When you read the book, you'll see that the author's main theme is that the real "millennium" LisaM Jun 2018 #63

Looking forward to it. For sure about then the Hortensis Jun 2018 #68

This author is dismissive of Reagan's influence. But he thinks that Thatcher and the Ayatollah LisaM Jun 2018 #73

Much of the criticism of Jimmy Carter was created by Reagan and Republicans... kentuck Jun 2018 #5

the high interest rates ultimately was carter falling on his sword for the good of the nation unblock Jun 2018 #9

My buddy was on George Pataki's staff and even he agreed with your analysis. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2018 #15

as long as we don't clone his let's move on attitude toward the previous administrations' crimes.... unblock Jun 2018 #16

We need a Truth and Reconciliation Commission like in South Africa. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2018 #21

i was going to go with nuremberg trials, but ok. unblock Jun 2018 #22

I would prefer restorative justice in this instance. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2018 #23

but, but, his brother drank beer. mopinko Jun 2018 #11

He was too "religious" BUT, and it's a big but.... Ferrets are Cool Jun 2018 #7

He was the most honest and that is when we took a bad turn treestar Jun 2018 #13

His Presidency isn't underrated, his character is. One of my favorites. NCTraveler Jun 2018 #14

Bingo -- you win! KPN Jun 2018 #26

My very RW aunt and uncle would agree The Genealogist Jun 2018 #32

He is a good man. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #45

Agreed lordsummerisle Jun 2018 #54

but,but,but he said he's "committed lust in my heart many times" mnmoderatedem Jun 2018 #69

the Egypt Israeli peace accord ws monumental mnmoderatedem Jun 2018 #70

"Venerated Reagan" ronatchig Jun 2018 #17

The dirty tricks started even before Saint Ronnie Major Nikon Jun 2018 #29

Yes and most under appreciated Funtatlaguy Jun 2018 #20

No, I don't think Carter was a good president...I like the guy personally...but he had a Democratic Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #24

Part of what you claim is perpetuating wingnut lies Major Nikon Jun 2018 #30

Regardless, It was Carter's job to help fix this and he didn't do so. I disagree with you. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #43

I provided proof on how Carter did fix it Major Nikon Jun 2018 #47

I didn't credit Reagan...although if you consider the spending...it as a typical keynesian way of Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #49

The recession that happened under Saint Ronnie was planned Major Nikon Jun 2018 #51

You know I don't buy any of what you said...I don't think there was a conspiracy against Carter...he Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #58

The history on the matter has already been written Major Nikon Jun 2018 #61

He is the most principled man to occupy the office in the last 100 years. kmla Jun 2018 #25

Link to where big business and big banks colluded to raise interest rates...never heard that Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #46

Not actual textbook collusion - bad phrasing on my part. My apologies. kmla Jun 2018 #67

Don't apologize! I wasn't calling you out. I was just interested. I am sorry if I gave that Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #72

Umm...I am a huge fan of Carter's but I would never call him MORE principled than Pres. Obama. malchickiwick Jun 2018 #53

Ummmm.... Because this is a discussion board? kmla Jun 2018 #65

OK, so let's discuss. In what way is Carter MORE principled than Obama? malchickiwick Jun 2018 #66

For me personally he had the best impact. logosoco Jun 2018 #27

Verily. Tactical Peek Jun 2018 #31

I don't agree, duforsure Jun 2018 #35

For one: Carter's energy policies broke OPEC's oil bubble - making the '80s prosperity possible. sandensea Jun 2018 #37

I remember a lot about the Carter years scarytomcat Jun 2018 #38

God BLESS Jimmy Carter. He was WONDERFUL on Colbert last week !!!! I love him. trueblue2007 Jun 2018 #42

Though he had no SCOTUS nominees, he transformed the 9th Circuit in his one term Hawaii Hiker Jun 2018 #44

No Ronnie won and gave us Sandra Day...who was the deciding vote on Gore V Bush. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #50

Carter was a good man, but a poor President. MicaelS Jun 2018 #48

The grain embargo Buzz cook Jun 2018 #52

He put solar panels on the White House roof. malchickiwick Jun 2018 #55

Carter gets my respect. He gave birth to the modern craft beer industry. Hassler Jun 2018 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author Hassler Jun 2018 #60

Reagan fanboys/fangirls will disagree.. disillusioned73 Jun 2018 #71