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

Wed Jun 6, 2018, 10:51 AM

Jun 2018

congress and somehow failed to get healthcare which was popular even among some GOP back in the day. The economy was in shambles and interest rates were going up. The economy had weakened under Nixon, but little was done to fix it. He had no political savvy at all...and so much could have been accomplished with someone more politically skilled. Also, had he not run again, I believe we would have kept the presidency and Congress...and escaped Reagan who began the downfall of this country...so while I think Carter is a decent man, I think he was not a 'good' president. His election ushered in Reaganism. He has had a great post presidency ...one of the best. I believe the Clinton foundation has surpassed it in some ways with their work on HIV in Africa...but hey both ex-presidents have done much good.

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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