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In reply to the discussion: "Jimmy Carter was not a very good president" [View all]MicaelS
(8,747 posts)8. "Carter is a weak President, because ....
He would not use direct military action to free the hostages, and punish the Iranians."
I still hear that today, from people on the Right and the Left. I am willing to bet that was at the core of this statement.
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Vague statements like that don't help anyone. He was not incredibly effective but....
bettyellen
May 2017
#2
Was just going to say- being "ahead of your time" is great only in theory ...
bettyellen
May 2017
#32
I guess they conveniently forget two things: ALL the hostages came home alive; and the Reagan Team
WinkyDink
May 2017
#23
That's an interesting point about the drama- I don't get how people believe it's more than an act
bettyellen
May 2017
#34
How is this constructive towards 'unity'? Jimmy Carter was a 'good' president...
WePurrsevere
May 2017
#15
A must watch: Hunter S. Thompson recalls a speech by Jimmy Carter on Bob Dylan and MLK
bathroommonkey76
May 2017
#16