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Roy Rolling

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41. Perhaps not

Fri Dec 17, 2021, 05:54 PM

Dec 2021

There is no comparison of Carter to others. Saying Carter is not a hypocrite has nothing to do with the separation clause. Adding another president by comparison is fair—Trump proclaimed to be a Christian but was a liar and betrayed the guidelines many of that religion follow.

He could be a good whatever, just not a hypocritical asshole. And not allowing for simple morality as a requirement of any religious faith is a logical flaw.

The judgement is not upon the religious beliefs themselves, but on Carter’s discipline in being a living example of those beliefs. Which I think is commendable, and I’m sure you do, too, my friend. Happy holidays.🤓

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Yet another reason why every conservative asshole who ever attacked Jimmy Carter ... [View all] 11 Bravo Dec 2021 OP

And he was right about his energy policies, as well. nt OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2021 #1

I'm wearing my sweater vest! Harker Dec 2021 #6

Actually, he clearly presented Americans with a choice. Caliman73 Dec 2021 #20

Great take n/t Doc Sportello Dec 2021 #27

I try to remain optimistic, but it's an effort. Harker Dec 2021 #34

Caliman, an absolutely brilliant response...... MyOwnPeace Dec 2021 #40

Exactly! Thank you! 2Gingersnaps Dec 2021 #54

I remember being so angry when Reagan took the WH solar panels down! electric_blue68 Dec 2021 #62

Yes, the "Crisis of Confidence" speech. keep_left Dec 2021 #55

Past glories... and perceived glories. Beartracks Dec 2021 #69

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮 Omg! How come... electric_blue68 Dec 2021 #2

I was born then, I even voted for Carter, yet I too had never heard this story. An amazing guy! TheRickles Dec 2021 #5

He did bring it up. former9thward Dec 2021 #10

Thank you for that. Your last line was cathartic to read. nt chowder66 Dec 2021 #3

Me? If so, thanks. electric_blue68 Dec 2021 #59

President Carter; a REAL Christian. LoisB Dec 2021 #4

And an all around very excellent human! ShazzieB Dec 2021 #13

I may agree BidenRocks Dec 2021 #24

Perhaps not Roy Rolling Dec 2021 #41

Good post. Accurate assessment wnylib Dec 2021 #76

Thanks. Well said mjvpi Dec 2021 #80

He was too intelligent KT2000 Dec 2021 #7

I had issues with the canal. BidenRocks Dec 2021 #26

My Mom and Dad worked as volunteers for The Carter Administration on the Canal Tommymac Dec 2021 #60

Fact Check: Did Jimmy Carter Stop a Nuclear Reactor From Destroying Ottawa? srose58089 Dec 2021 #8

Thanks. I got it from a different source, but both agree ... 11 Bravo Dec 2021 #12

Oh but Trump would claim Prof. Toru Tanaka Dec 2021 #71

Thanks for posting mountain grammy Dec 2021 #9

Wow, I forgot all about that! ShazzieB Dec 2021 #15

I learned about this when I was a kid. Aristus Dec 2021 #11

I liked Jimmy for being the most honest politician ever! Predatory Capitalists Emile Dec 2021 #14

Great story about an even greater man FakeNoose Dec 2021 #16

A stupendous human being. As for Ronnie... Joinfortmill Dec 2021 #17

Image is Everything ! BidenRocks Dec 2021 #30

GOP-ers bring up the Iran hostage crisis as a sign of Carters weakness robbob Dec 2021 #18

Old man Bush True Blue American Dec 2021 #28

I don't believe it is a CT at all. Just like the day Kennedy was assassinated, Bush's excuse for LT Barclay Dec 2021 #70

After seeing what Republicans are capable of True Blue American Dec 2021 #73

Wish I could give you a thumbs up. Will try:) True Blue American Dec 2021 #74

We have a GQP candidate running for Portman's seat named Moreno Norbert Dec 2021 #19

That guy makes me sick. JohnnyRingo Dec 2021 #22

Worse than True Blue American Dec 2021 #31

Equally nauseating. Our local channels are running both Boomerproud Dec 2021 #49

Paul Hackett ran for Ohio's second district a couple of times. NBachers Dec 2021 #67

He only resigned his promising career because his dad was dying. JohnnyRingo Dec 2021 #21

Habitat for Humanity, almost ending Guinea Worm in Africa, and a real Christian AZLD4Candidate Dec 2021 #23

K & R - nt Ohio Joe Dec 2021 #25

A-fkn-men! sarchasm Dec 2021 #29

Well, OK then!!!! MyOwnPeace Dec 2021 #42

I've seen him put down here too. BlackSkimmer Dec 2021 #32

I'm thinking 'Jimmy' is going to be one..... MyOwnPeace Dec 2021 #45

Interesting you say that, because Carter is notorious for holding "issues and resentments." DickKessler Dec 2021 #81

K&R for a fantastic, true post about a truly great man Doc Sportello Dec 2021 #33

I had no idea President James Earl Carter was a U.S. Navy hero! ffr Dec 2021 #35

His Transportation Sec, Brock Adams..approved mandatory seat belts in cars, 5 years into the future. Stuart G Dec 2021 #36

Some people would rather die than listen to libruls. tanyev Dec 2021 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Prof. Toru Tanaka Dec 2021 #72

+1,000 malaise Dec 2021 #37

And why am I just hearing about this now? Have Dems always been bad at messaging. Pepsidog Dec 2021 #38

Yes. Boomerproud Dec 2021 #50

"apples fall near tree" jaxexpat Dec 2021 #75

I shook his elbow. Hoyt Dec 2021 #39

Ha! A 'fortelling' ......... MyOwnPeace Dec 2021 #46

Well fucking said, brother. Aviation Pro Dec 2021 #43

President Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter are TRUE PATRIOTS Ziggysmom Dec 2021 #44

So true. GentryDixon Dec 2021 #47

Had to follow the Nixon/Ford fiasco czarjak Dec 2021 #48

Yes indeed. milestogo Dec 2021 #52

This.... turbinetree Dec 2021 #53

A stand up gentleman. And a true Christian, patriot, statesman and peace maker. Hotler Dec 2021 #56

Biden needs to keithhs28 Dec 2021 #57

Joe Manchin would crap his pants. nt Tommymac Dec 2021 #63

So True Cherokee100 Dec 2021 #58

He lives what he believes. Truly amazing human being. Tommymac Dec 2021 #64

Amen Stinky The Clown Dec 2021 #61

I was originally against Carter because he was just another phony Christian. keithbvadu2 Dec 2021 #65

And he stayed hero by swinging a hammer and building houses for the less fortunate. usaf-vet Dec 2021 #66

Amen!!! BobTheSubgenius Dec 2021 #68

While his peers spent WWII in uniform, Reagan spent WWII in-costume Seinan Sensei Dec 2021 #77

I could not agree more... Snackshack Dec 2021 #78

Carter was pro-austerity and had terrible relations with Democrats in Congress. DickKessler Dec 2021 #79

Thanks for your input. 11 Bravo Dec 2021 #83

I remember voting for him. My husband had just become a US citizen so this was his first vote. housecat Dec 2021 #82