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In reply to the discussion: I'm not a churchy person but I went up to Plains, GA, to see Jimmy Carter preach at his church [View all]Sancho
(9,070 posts)61. It was a long time ago, but he spoke at my college...
on the way in Carter stopped and talked to a group of us undergraduate students. I don't remember interference with the Secret Service or anything. I was curious to hear Carter. He was so intellectual and impressive that I knew instantly I would vote for him. He stood on the steps and answered questions, and said, "if you like my answers, then I'd like you to vote for me". He told us that he had experience with atomic reactors, and he thought we'd be smart to develop solar energy. He openly stated that wars like the Vietnam war were not worth the lives and cost - and that peace was a worthwhile goal.
I almost couldn't go home when I told my "ultra-conservative" family that I'd be doing what I could to help Carter get elected.
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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 [View all]
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
OP
Ummm... some verse in the Bible? I'm not too into the Bible, so I spaced out a little, as I often
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#4
I agree wholeheartedly. Ours would be a good country today. Instead, we have a disaster. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#6
I agree. In my view, there is no such thing as a Reagan Democrat. One is either a Democrat,
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#41
He preached about Bible verses, which I'm not too informed about, to be honest. He did
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#9
You did? How fortunate. Yes, his humility and strength is what sets him apart. He's a strong man
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#22
K&R for Carter. As ex-president he severed his ties with the Southern Baptist Convention
Brother Buzz
Jan 2012
#34
I have never understood why right wingers have such distain for a man like Jimmy Carter.
Lint Head
Jan 2012
#14
I've never understood why so many 'Democrats' have such disdain for a man like Jimmy Carter
Cirque du So-What
Jan 2012
#16
Right wingers are sociopaths. Don't be so harsh on them. They can't help being monsters nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#20
Because it plays to their narrative that Ronald Reagan was the greatest thing ever...
Drunken Irishman
Jan 2012
#44
He's living what I think of as a life well lived. Amazing man. What a great example. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#18
It doesn't surprise me that he'd greet everyone. He is a citizen of the world. Thanks for
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#26
Oh yes. Repukes don't serve but pretend they are such patriots. They wear lapel flags but hate
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#28
I believe he was! I know he is a brilliant man. It's evident just listening to him. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#33
YES! He's fascinated with everything and really interested in everyone! nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#36
No, Kennedy was running in the first place because he did not think Carter was liberal enough
hfojvt
Jan 2012
#43
ROFLMAO! You were flirting with the Secret Service agent? LOL! That's awesome!
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#57