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176. I'm glad we did not go to war in Iran AND the hostages all came home.

Thu Aug 13, 2015, 01:15 PM

Aug 2015

I'm glad for the publicity for solar energy.

I am grateful for integration in Georgia and work with the guinea worm, Habitat for Humanity, voting, and too many things to list.

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Jimmy Carter appreciation thread. [View all] Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2015 OP

K & R LWolf Aug 2015 #1

! TheCowsCameHome Aug 2015 #2

My fellow Georgian, and the only President I have ever met Glorfindel Aug 2015 #3

Amen gademocrat7 Aug 2015 #74

Same here. tosh Aug 2015 #90

+100%! Enthusiast Aug 2015 #118

...... daleanime Aug 2015 #4

he has done so much good for people around the world JI7 Aug 2015 #5

A true leader and humanitarian! KansDem Aug 2015 #6

That's exactly it. SusanaMontana41 Aug 2015 #148

Great article. Thanks for posting. Stevepol Aug 2015 #153

He has a lot to be proud of. He was so badly trashed by the GOP and the reaganauts. calimary Aug 2015 #180

Get well Mr. President! apnu Aug 2015 #7

Hell to the yeah. cwydro Aug 2015 #8

. Wilms Aug 2015 #9

Thank you. octoberlib Aug 2015 #10

K&R Jamastiene Aug 2015 #11

You are in our thoughts and prayers President Carter Peacetrain Aug 2015 #12

... shenmue Aug 2015 #13

Appreciation a Brazilian times catrose Aug 2015 #14

Saw him last year and he signed my book. It's one of my proudest possessions. nolabear Aug 2015 #15

Honorable, decent. Scarsdale Aug 2015 #157

beautiful quote tk2kewl Aug 2015 #16

All homebrewers appreciate Jimmy Carter Brother Buzz Aug 2015 #17

That too. Enthusiast Aug 2015 #119

And installed solar panels on the White House roof (asshole, Ronald Reagan ordered them removed) Brother Buzz Aug 2015 #129

I had the pleasure of meeting him in Cairo couple of decades back DrDan Aug 2015 #18

... treestar Aug 2015 #19

We love you Jimmy fadedrose Aug 2015 #20

kick and rec hifiguy Aug 2015 #21

Such an indictment on American culture that because he embodies those important qualities, Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 2015 #22

... BeanMusical Aug 2015 #23

By far the best ex-President we've ever had KamaAina Aug 2015 #24

K&R yuiyoshida Aug 2015 #25

Keep Fighting Jimmy! colsohlibgal Aug 2015 #26

What a wonerful man, great president and model! gopiscrap Aug 2015 #27

Trash him? Reagan cheated to win the election. Enthusiast Aug 2015 #120

OMG totally agree with you! gopiscrap Aug 2015 #131

I so disagree. lark Aug 2015 #175

! Still Sensible Aug 2015 #28

A man with a true heart oldandhappy Aug 2015 #29

Georgia resident here Brainstormy Aug 2015 #30

I was a GA resident when he was Governor redstateblues Aug 2015 #110

A rare man. He walks the walk. sarge43 Aug 2015 #31

I'm brokenhearted. Jimmy, we will always love you. kestrel91316 Aug 2015 #32

We didn't appreciate him whe we had the chance HassleCat Aug 2015 #33

Whatever is ahead he will face with grace and dignity brer cat Aug 2015 #34

One of the most American presidents. Eom. N_E_1 for Tennis Aug 2015 #35

He is a good man KT2000 Aug 2015 #36

Much love and respect are coming your way. Milliesmom Aug 2015 #37

Dangit Borchkins Aug 2015 #38

and (Jimmy Carter) told my son to "take good care of our name". Botany Aug 2015 #67

That is so precious, montana_hazeleyes Aug 2015 #92

He is an extraordinary servant of mankind and God. Ilsa Aug 2015 #39

He never stopped working vankuria Aug 2015 #40

A great, great man. tabasco Aug 2015 #41

K & R and prayers. mac56 Aug 2015 #42

Thoughts and prayers lovemydog Aug 2015 #43

How very sad:( wendylaroux Aug 2015 #44

The rarest of beings... DryHump Aug 2015 #45

Well said. He lived his beliefs. Never preached. redstateblues Aug 2015 #111

Beautifully said, TC. pacalo Aug 2015 #46

You can beat it Mr President !! We still need you around !! Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2015 #47

K&R jwirr Aug 2015 #48

Respect n/t ejbr Aug 2015 #49

He's the only president I ever met. Shook his hand. trof Aug 2015 #50

A favorite Carter moment... 63splitwindow Aug 2015 #51

The most under-rated president in my lifetime. pamela Aug 2015 #52

appreciation for this amazing human being. niyad Aug 2015 #53

. Hiraeth Aug 2015 #54

K/R Jack Rabbit Aug 2015 #55

... lordsummerisle Aug 2015 #56

I will be praying for President Carter Gothmog Aug 2015 #57

I'm praying for you. El Supremo Aug 2015 #58

My Hero..... lucca18 Aug 2015 #59

First time I ever voted for POTUS was for him. DinahMoeHum Aug 2015 #60

K & R for Pres. Jimmy Carter! n/t xocet Aug 2015 #61

kick XRubicon Aug 2015 #62

This is so sad. lamp_shade Aug 2015 #63

My first Presidental election and he was my choice. Laffy Kat Aug 2015 #64

You would have to look long and hard to find a better person Botany Aug 2015 #65

Love this MAN ! V0ltairesGh0st Aug 2015 #72

You, see? Enthusiast Aug 2015 #121

If the Repbulican Christian voter really wanted to vote in a Christian LiberalLovinLug Aug 2015 #174

We need another like him Jean Genie Aug 2015 #179

Jimmy Carter is a Human Being to Admire and Emulate Martin Eden Aug 2015 #66

love the man. beat the odds one more time! Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #68

Great man, great POTUS. dgibby Aug 2015 #69

My favorite moment was when he and Rosalyn WALKED up Pennsylvania Ave at the Inaugural... FailureToCommunicate Aug 2015 #70

He did so many great things after redstateblues Aug 2015 #112

My favorite President, prayers for you. 3Stones Aug 2015 #71

Good Vibes President Carter - His 76 Campaign was the first I volunteered for officially. Tommymac Aug 2015 #73

Great man! DoBotherMe Aug 2015 #75

Ok the link is to the Onion so it's satire and meant to be funny, don't let your panties get twisted Buzz cook Aug 2015 #76

... Scuba Aug 2015 #77

That's powerful. azmom Aug 2015 #163

K & R Chemisse Aug 2015 #78

K&R! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2015 #79

He was such a powerful president that both Reagan and Daddy Bush blaimed him for their failures. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2015 #80

They used every ounce of dishonesty and subterfuge at their disposal to undermine him. Enthusiast Aug 2015 #123

Thank you, President Carter MissDeeds Aug 2015 #81

+100%! Enthusiast Aug 2015 #124

such a good man... shanti Aug 2015 #82

Love this man,a Great president. kacekwl Aug 2015 #83

Truly one of the most UNDERRATED Presidents Trailrider1951 Aug 2015 #84

K&R! Omaha Steve Aug 2015 #85

K&R n/t RoccoR5955 Aug 2015 #86

A great man all around! denvine Aug 2015 #87

K&R NYC Liberal Aug 2015 #88

The most honest president in my lifetime. - n/t Jim__ Aug 2015 #89

He is truly a good man - LiberalElite Aug 2015 #91

Thank you Mr. president Zoonart Aug 2015 #93

Just heard this on NPR. Tears flowing. Wonderful man. senz Aug 2015 #94

NPR doesn't deserve to mention his name. Enthusiast Aug 2015 #125

Yeah but it's better than ignoring him. senz Aug 2015 #133

... Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 #95

Best hopes and wishes, Mr. President. SusanCalvin Aug 2015 #96

Jimmy Carter is a great and good man workinclasszero Aug 2015 #97

My eyes are burning reading this thread. montana_hazeleyes Aug 2015 #98

Another that I am very surprised that he left out. Can't see it either. lonestarnot Aug 2015 #99

Kick!!!! nt Tree-Hugger Aug 2015 #100

Hang in there Mr. President liberal N proud Aug 2015 #101

A great president, but an AMAZING poet, I must say. retrowire Aug 2015 #102

Much love Pres. Carter Va Lefty Aug 2015 #103

A fellow submariner hootinholler Aug 2015 #104

K&R and a hope for recovery LongTomH Aug 2015 #105

A great President and an even greater human. LoisB Aug 2015 #106

Jimmy Carter served as president and served those in need after he left office, we have two former Thinkingabout Aug 2015 #107

I echo those sentiments. Wishing JC all the best for a speedy recovery. InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2015 #108

This message was self-deleted by its author InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2015 #109

Most ethical President of my lifetime maybe ever relayerbob Aug 2015 #113

Good wishes of speedy recovery truepharaoh Aug 2015 #114

Kicked! GP6971 Aug 2015 #116

More KnR here. chknltl Aug 2015 #115

I am honored to cast the 201st recommendation. Enthusiast Aug 2015 #117

---...--- Lifelong Protester Aug 2015 #122

k&r Sedona Aug 2015 #126

One of the best Presidents in my lifetime BuelahWitch Aug 2015 #127

Mine too. avaistheone1 Aug 2015 #172

certainly ibegurpard Aug 2015 #128

.... mountain grammy Aug 2015 #130

Under-Appreciated Ccarmona Aug 2015 #132

One of the only really good Democrats of my lifetime! TM99 Aug 2015 #134

I started reading all the messages here......started bawling and thought I'd just include..... a kennedy Aug 2015 #135

You are in my thoughts, President Carter. SoapBox Aug 2015 #136

the most underrated great president barbtries Aug 2015 #137

My hero. lady lib Aug 2015 #138

One word: Integrity rhett o rick Aug 2015 #139

This world will be a much sadder place without him rbrnmw Aug 2015 #140

I wish for him... Mona Aug 2015 #141

I cast my first vote for him. Okay, it was 5th grade and a social studies class, but historylovr Aug 2015 #142

K&R and heartfelt good wishes for a very special person. nt UtahLib Aug 2015 #143

KNR n/t DirkGently Aug 2015 #144

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #145

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2015 #146

A sad day dpatbrown Aug 2015 #147

He has facilitated the betterment of health and life and comfort to so many Maru Kitteh Aug 2015 #149

What a gentleman. Lunabell Aug 2015 #150

K & R davidpdx Aug 2015 #151

A great man get the red out Aug 2015 #152

A beautiful quote. PuraVidaDreamin Aug 2015 #154

k&r The Wizard Aug 2015 #155

Great President. Wonderful man. paleotn Aug 2015 #156

Jimmy Carter is a truly great human being. PatrickforO Aug 2015 #158

jimmy vs hilary dennisdavid Aug 2015 #159

Nobel Laureate, Lasting Peace Between Egypt & Israel,... Herman4747 Aug 2015 #160

<3 BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2015 #161

He is a wonderful man. City Lights Aug 2015 #162

K&R Snotcicles Aug 2015 #164

Great leader. azmom Aug 2015 #165

Thank you President Carter Thekaspervote Aug 2015 #166

President Carter has always been a force for good. I wish him well! /nt MatthewStLouis Aug 2015 #167

A great man ashling Aug 2015 #168

A great person. ChazInAz Aug 2015 #169

K&R for a good man and a great Democrat! DeepModem Mom Aug 2015 #170

Peace be with you Mr. Carter. kr PufPuf23 Aug 2015 #171

Love, love, love President Carter. lark Aug 2015 #173

I'm glad we did not go to war in Iran AND the hostages all came home. merrily Aug 2015 #176

What a man! What a man! The impact of your life on others will forever be sealed in the mfcorey1 Aug 2015 #177

Great Man Roy Rolling Aug 2015 #178

He asked us to sacrifice... americannightmare Aug 2015 #181

K&R... nt AnotherDreamWeaver Aug 2015 #182

Great Men can be Good Men ypsiguy Aug 2015 #183

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Aug 2015 #184

Jimmy Carter Thespian2 Aug 2015 #185

kick Angry Dragon Aug 2015 #186

k&r- he is admired throughout the WORLD LeftishBrit Aug 2015 #187

k and r senseandsensibility Aug 2016 #188