Jimmy Carter is the greatest ex-president of all time.

[mtnsnake]

I mean, who else even comes close?

Whenever you're in need of a reason to be proud of being a Democrat, look no further than Jimmy Carter. What an inspiration he is.

[Not Me]

1. I agree wholeheartedly.

Wouldn't it be great now if the energy conservation programs he put into place weren't dismantled by Reagan.
He is an honorable and humble man. A *real* Christian.

[countmyvote4real]

4. Agree. n/t

[MrModerate]

2. Yeah, but look out . . .

Clinton is looking pretty good as an ex-pres, too. (Can you say "Mr. Secretary-General?" -- it'll never happen, but one can dream.)

[bryant69]

3. It could happen - and would be interesting if it did.

Republicans woudl fight it tooth and nail of course.

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[ProdigalJunkMail]

13. I don't think it can...

I didn't think the SecGen could be from one of the five permanent members of the Security Council...maybe that is just rumor though.

sP

[lpbk2713]

20. For info ....

Criteria for the office of UN Secretary General .....



Link: http://www.unsg.org/role.html

[Momgonepostal]

5. Carter is a genuinely good person

One of the things I think make him great is that he has the funds to sit around or spend his retirement years on vacation, but he chooses to volunteer and really serve. Habitat is a great organization. And he hasn't been afraid to get his hands dirty.

[mtnsnake]

7. and don't forget what they said when he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002

"The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2002 to Jimmy Carter, for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development."

http://www.cartercenter.org/doc1234.htm

[anniebelle]

6. No contest;

It's so sad how they slimed Jimmy and Rosalyn and made all manner of fun because he was trying to get us off our oil addiction. I think it's just phenomenal how the repugs slime machine works so well and we just can't seem to get a step ahead of their game. It also saddens me to hear so may "average" Americans call in to C-Span and spit their hate and venom. In my 62 years, I've never seen this country in such a mess. I was totally against going in to Vietnam like we did, but at least when we left, it was pretty much over for our part. But, this HUGE hornet's nest that these neo-cons have stirred up and then stand back with their smug analysis of "how could this have happened?" crap! I'm seriously worried about our country and what's to come of us people who are not right-wingnuts.

[mtnsnake]

8. Nice post, anniebelle

We all share your concerns. Looking to such Democrats as Jimmy Carter will help get us out of this mess.

[paparush]

9. Ya don't see Bush Sr, or even Clinton building houses for the poor

getting their hands dirty trying to ensure free, fair elections. (PS - Mr. Carter, please oversee our elections in November! Pretty Please!!)

[Sherman A1]

12. We do see Clinton working on Aids issues

as for Bush Sr., well he did come out for the two natural disasters to shake some donations loose. Carter is still the best in my book!

[Bucky]

34. Or the work his offices do for urban redevelopment & MidEast peace

He's busy as a public servant still, altho he's being paid a LOT better now. My understanding is that he NEVER goes to any Senate spouses functions, however. I wonder if Bob Dole feels snubbed.

[niyad]

15. you seem to be implying that clinton is doing nothing since he left

office. what, exactly, do you think he ought to be doing that he isn't doing now?

[mike_c]

10. I've said this many times and agree 100 percent....

James Carter is one of the best statesmen this country ever produced.

[peacetalksforall]

11. I have in my mind an ideal for someone who says they are a Christian -

Carter measures up.

In addition, he was a visionary President.

And he has been an admirable citizen.

[Yupster]

14. My nominees would be

William Howard Taft who served on the Supreme Court after leaving the White House, and John Quincy Adams who went back to the House of Representatives and had a very distinguished career after losing his reelection bid.

If memory's right. I think John Tyler ended up a Confederate congressman, so maybe he'd be on the worst list.

[Bucky]

33. Taft--blecch. His term on Scotus featured the worst anti-labor decisions

Taft on the federal bench was a tool of the monopolists and a curse on ordinary consumers. He wasn't a bad president, but as a judge he sucked raw eggs

[newyawker99]

16. I agree. He is the greatest.

:thumbsup:

[lpbk2713]

17. Agree.... K&R

I admire Jimmy and Roz immensely.

[treestar]

18. Amen.

[NoPasaran]

19. John Quincy Adams also had a good run

[Bucky]

31. Agreed. Carter is awesome, but JQAdams set the mold for activist ex-Prez's

Also of note are Herbert Hoover, who sadly did far more for his country as ex-P than he did in the White House, Teddy Roosevelt (sltho more for personal valor that public service), and Millard Filmore, who became an active anti-slavery man once out of office.

[madokie]

21. By far the greatest

[JitterbugPerfume]

22. I am extremely proud

of both Carter and Clinton

compared to the BUSH presidents (?) they are stellar

[MoseyWalker]

23. He is without question, and

his son Jack ain't no slouch either:

http://www.carterfornevada.com/en-US/announcement_speech

<snip

At our heart is LIBERTY - personal freedom - the right to say what we want, worship how we want, work where we want - to be who we want to be without government interference.

Next comes DEMOCRACY - the idea that all are created equal, and, to the extent that we need a government, everyone should take responsibility for it.

Our forefathers brought forth the CONSTITUTION - the foundation of our government. It guarantees individual rights that can never be taken away. It restricts the amount of power the government can have. And it separates powers among the 3 branches of government so each can watch the other.

We value the RULE OF LAW - the structure that protects our freedoms, defines our property rights, enforces our contracts, and punishes our criminals.

more

edit: I tried to recommend, but the time limit has expired.

[malaise]

24. 100% agreement here n/t

[etherealtruth]

25. He is a phenominal human being

:loveya: Jimmy Carter:loveya:
He is as close as I come to having a real hero

[Lone_Star_Dem]

26. Jimmy Carter is sincere in his belief

And his beliefs are ones that would create a better world for all.

I've grownup admiring the man and will no doubt go to my grave still feeling that way.

[Rhiannon12866]

27. I agree, my friend... President Carter is definitely a hero of mine!

As if you couldn't tell, LOL!:D

He is truly an inspiration, continues to write and to speak out, travels around the world to ensure fair elections and is still involved in building homes for the poor. He's not only my most admired president, but one of the greatest Americans of all time...:patriot:

Rhiannon:hi:

[Cooley Hurd]

28. K&R for Jimmy!

:kick:

[orpupilofnature57]

29. No Doubt !!! He Has more discernment in his big toe , than ShrubCo ..

has in it's Make believe universe.

[mdmc]

30. I'm a Jimmy fan too

[Bucky]

32. Who comes close besides JQ Adams: Hoover, T.Roosevelt, & Filmore.

Each continued to play active roles in public life and used their noteriety to champion great causes Hoover for government reform and fighting world hunger; Teddy for conservation, physical fitness and American idealism; Filmore for unionism and the anti-slavery movement. Carter shines bright because he's compared to Republican ex-P's like Ford, Reagan & Bush who spent their retirement years making millions on speaking tours to corporate boardrooms around the country and over to Japan & Britain.

[AusGail]

35. Good ex presidents or world leaders are a bit like famous painters

They are not usually appreciated until they're retired or dead.

[Stardust]

36. It's wonderful to Jimmie Carter praised here. Seems like the rest of

the country wants to vilify him and blame him for everything. I admire him (and Rosslyn) so much and the contempt and disdain held for him elsewhere really saddens me.

[jhrobbins]

37. I don't agree that JC is the greatest ex-president...

because I am still thinking that Clinton will be recognized as the greatest (certainly of the last of the century). However, I will certainly agree that JC is the greatest MAN that ever inhabited that position.

[Vidar]

38. He has my vote.

[treestar]

39. He was a great President too

The media just got onto that hook that he was not. But he dealt with reality. Ronnie Raygun promised us an escape from reality that we took him up on and we are really paying for that now.