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sunnystarr

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58. WOW

Tue Mar 25, 2014, 03:38 PM

Mar 2014

Maybe half a loaf is better than none. Ask a starving man. Maybe half a glass of water is better than none. Ask a thirsty man. Will either turn them away because both should have been whole and full?

Pragmatism at least gets a foot in the door. Sometimes you just can't get all you want but something is better than nothing and "something" can be expanded to "everything" once the politics make it possible.

Personally, considering the Republican behavior in Congress over the past 6 years I'm surprised that Obama was able to accomplish so much! Therein lies his greatness and the legacy he'll leave.

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In honor of our former President Jimmy Carter - who just moved me to choke up [View all] Mira Mar 2014 OP

Regardless of what the hater's think...he was one of the best men to hold the office... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #1

+1 MindMover Mar 2014 #4

It drives me absolutely crazy when the fundies scream, whine and DonViejo Mar 2014 #27

Brilliantly stated. think4yourself Mar 2014 #60

He was probably the most honest President we have had yeoman6987 Mar 2014 #30

^^^this.....and those people are why "progress" is not going to happen quickly.... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #54

That's right lsewpershad Mar 2014 #53

He's great to have around. greyl Mar 2014 #2

Great addition and Mira Mar 2014 #5

where are our MRA dudes, to bash PJC? and other DU luminaries, BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2014 #46

Damn it! LoveMyCali Mar 2014 #3

For sure. He was our chance to slow the dumbing down of America. N/t Mira Mar 2014 #6

VIDEO of the full interview - below Tx4obama Mar 2014 #19

thank you!! BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2014 #42

yeah Thanks! LiberalLovinLug Mar 2014 #62

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LoveMyCali Mar 2014 #68

You can probably watch the whole show online. nt Ilsa Mar 2014 #21

You have other ways to watch yeoman6987 Mar 2014 #31

He is a great humanitarian and one of my favorite people. nt UtahLib Mar 2014 #7

K&R DeSwiss Mar 2014 #8

I honestly know far more about him now Control-Z Mar 2014 #9

of course he did, and it used to be the biggest of issues reddread Mar 2014 #29

I'll never forget that PBO's FIRST action in office was to end the Global Gag Rule. BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2014 #47

I thought he did a great job as president, PBass Mar 2014 #10

Absolutely true. llmart Mar 2014 #40

Thanks, Mira. Carter is the only extant example of classy behavior on the part of a past President. NYC_SKP Mar 2014 #11

Jimmy Carter is a good, good man. I wish I could thank him personally. nt Hekate Mar 2014 #12

He is my favorite! Hulk Mar 2014 #13

Because of propaganda fed through the media, I thought he was weak BanzaiBonnie Mar 2014 #14

Here's a link to the Letterman segment markpkessinger Mar 2014 #15

The best person awoke_in_2003 Mar 2014 #16

A great man. defacto7 Mar 2014 #17

The most honest President in my lifetime. MysticHuman Mar 2014 #18

I'd love to hear his opinion on TPP passiveporcupine Mar 2014 #20

Jimmy Carter is a treasure. Men like him are SO rare... Triana Mar 2014 #22

The man is a True Christian and a far cry from the vocal "Christians" who presume to define the term maddiemom Mar 2014 #55

Best President in my Lifetime. adirondacker Mar 2014 #23

Much agreed kydo Mar 2014 #26

The interview was great Lifelong Protester Mar 2014 #24

k&r... spanone Mar 2014 #25

Jimmy is a treasure MissMillie Mar 2014 #28

+1 tribute. n/t Jefferson23 Mar 2014 #32

When I was growing up, he was one of my father's biggest heroes. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2014 #33

Love President Carter. Met him not all that long ago. NCTraveler Mar 2014 #34

Jimmy Carter was my first Presidential vote. The year he lost to the devil himself. Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #35

Me too LoveMyCali Mar 2014 #69

A big K&R handmade34 Mar 2014 #36

more thank-yous. BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2014 #49

He comes to us via public school and pubic housing. Smarmie Doofus Mar 2014 #37

I still remember my immense joy when he was elected, and on the day of his inauguration. joanbarnes Mar 2014 #38

Letterman said he was STUNNED at the information Carter revealed Samantha Mar 2014 #39

thank you for this, Mira. thank you.... BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2014 #41

Kick! Dalai_1 Mar 2014 #43

K&R for Jimmy. PowerToThePeople Mar 2014 #44

MIra, "Jimmy Carter is a treasure". saidsimplesimon Mar 2014 #45

Carter was not corrupt, which is unusual in a politician... polichick Mar 2014 #48

Jimmy Carter seems to be a genuine and good man, Enthusiast Mar 2014 #50

K&R trusty elf Mar 2014 #51

He was one of our best presidents blondie58 Mar 2014 #52

When jimmy speaks i listen flamingdem Mar 2014 #56

As much... DirtyDawg Mar 2014 #57

WOW sunnystarr Mar 2014 #58

Hoping for a better legacy than that... thesquanderer Mar 2014 #59

I don't know why, but President Carter never gets the respect he so much deserves! Unrepentant Fenian Mar 2014 #61

Best president of my lifetime. blackspade Mar 2014 #63

I feel the same way. And that wraps it up nicely! n/t Mira Mar 2014 #64

Word. blackspade Mar 2014 #65

Hear, hear! Thanks Mira. nt Mnemosyne Mar 2014 #66

He was the first Presidential Candidate that I actively worked for . . . I will never regret my . . Liberal In Red State Mar 2014 #67

I've always been very proud that I voted for him lunatica Mar 2014 #70

He knows there is a rape culture in our schools Tsiyu Mar 2014 #71