The un-celebrity president: Jimmy Carter shuns riches, lives modestly in his Georgia hometown

[BluesLegend]

Hell yes ruthlessness is necessary, everywhere you look in nature this is true. Even plants are at war with each other. If you think humans have evolved above this look at how corrupt and dishonest our government has become.

Some humans have evolved above this, but still reserve a proper measure of ruthlessness making them able leaders. It's called maturity. Immature leaders (predominantly or totally ruthless) lead to corruption. Corruption leads to downfall of civilizations. The solution is to not regard ruthlessness as the prime quality sought in leadership. It must be a vestigial attribute and not the main one.

Would you rather have a professional politician lie to your face and put on some act pretending to be mature, or someone like Trump who doesn't hide who he is or what he thinks?

Trump lies incessantly

He has zero credibility. Not just as a politician but as a human being

So, you lost didn't you that's all that matters right now defeating the left.

 

[edward37]

i prefer Trump and his carnivalesque traits: the High Plains drifter glower, the eyebrows that wander around his forehead like fuzzy Slinkies, the bicycle helmet hairdo, the toughest guy in the bar swagger, the Day Glo silk ties.

Jimmy Carter is a pussy

--------------------------------------- Go TRUMP is all i can say !!

Pis you humiliate yourself

 

[basquebromance]

"Jimmy Carter has been an ex-president for 37 years, longer than anyone else in history. His simple lifestyle is increasingly rare in this era of President Trump, a billionaire with gold-plated sinks in his private jet, Manhattan penthouse and Mar-a-Lago estate. Carter is the only president in the modern era to return full-time to the house he lived in before he entered politics — a two-bedroom rancher assessed at $167,000, less than the value of the armored Secret Service vehicles parked outside. Ex-presidents often fly on private jets, sometimes lent by wealthy friends, but the Carters fly commercial. A friend says that on a recent flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles, Carter walked up and down the aisle greeting other passengers and taking selfies. “He doesn’t like big shots, and he doesn’t think he’s a big shot,” said Gerald Rafshoon, who was Carter’s White House communications director."

 

[longknife]

Jimmy was a shitty president ....but a good guy overall otherwise.

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The un-celebrity president: Jimmy Carter shuns riches, lives modestly in his Georgia hometown

The un-celebrity president: Jimmy Carter shuns riches, lives modestly in his Georgia hometown

I totally agree with the first part of your post.

He and his wife are religious and live their beliefs. He supports his church and does as much giving service as he is able for his age. He also does not attack the presidents who followed him, giving them the respect they deserve.

 

[Votto]

He was the first President I voted for. He cured me of voting Democrat. A good man, very smart but a really bad President.

 

[longknife]

"Jimmy Carter has been an ex-president for 37 years, longer than anyone else in history. His simple lifestyle is increasingly rare in this era of President Trump, a billionaire with gold-plated sinks in his private jet, Manhattan penthouse and Mar-a-Lago estate. Carter is the only president in the modern era to return full-time to the house he lived in before he entered politics — a two-bedroom rancher assessed at $167,000, less than the value of the armored Secret Service vehicles parked outside. Ex-presidents often fly on private jets, sometimes lent by wealthy friends, but the Carters fly commercial. A friend says that on a recent flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles, Carter walked up and down the aisle greeting other passengers and taking selfies. “He doesn’t like big shots, and he doesn’t think he’s a big shot,” said Gerald Rafshoon, who was Carter’s White House communications director."

You of course take a shot at President Trump and totally ignore the massive, lush residence of Obama. Shows your bias.

 

[rightwinger]

"Jimmy Carter has been an ex-president for 37 years, longer than anyone else in history. His simple lifestyle is increasingly rare in this era of President Trump, a billionaire with gold-plated sinks in his private jet, Manhattan penthouse and Mar-a-Lago estate. Carter is the only president in the modern era to return full-time to the house he lived in before he entered politics — a two-bedroom rancher assessed at $167,000, less than the value of the armored Secret Service vehicles parked outside. Ex-presidents often fly on private jets, sometimes lent by wealthy friends, but the Carters fly commercial. A friend says that on a recent flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles, Carter walked up and down the aisle greeting other passengers and taking selfies. “He doesn’t like big shots, and he doesn’t think he’s a big shot,” said Gerald Rafshoon, who was Carter’s White House communications director."

He also sent Amy to public school

 

[depotoo]

What happened to your post about his home?
Anyway, it does have tennis courts, which makes me question it’s value, and this, from 2011-

The tennis court at former President Jimmy Carter’s private home is swept twice a day, his pool is cleaned daily and his grass cut, his flower beds weeded and his windows washed on a regular basis — all at taxpayers’ expense.

Under an arrangement with the National Park Service, taxpayers are responsible for the exterior of Mr. Carter’s home in Plains, Ga. — to the tune of $67,841 last year alone. In exchange, the government obtains the right to add the home to the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site when he and his wife pass away.

Keeping Carter’s home neat costs U.S. a tidy sum

"Jimmy Carter has been an ex-president for 37 years, longer than anyone else in history. His simple lifestyle is increasingly rare in this era of President Trump, a billionaire with gold-plated sinks in his private jet, Manhattan penthouse and Mar-a-Lago estate. Carter is the only president in the modern era to return full-time to the house he lived in before he entered politics — a two-bedroom rancher assessed at $167,000, less than the value of the armored Secret Service vehicles parked outside. Ex-presidents often fly on private jets, sometimes lent by wealthy friends, but the Carters fly commercial. A friend says that on a recent flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles, Carter walked up and down the aisle greeting other passengers and taking selfies. “He doesn’t like big shots, and he doesn’t think he’s a big shot,” said Gerald Rafshoon, who was Carter’s White House communications director."

He also sent Amy to public school

 

[depotoo]

Yep, and not only that one, he has 2 others-


Obama Purchases California Mansion To Go Along With His Two Other Homes
Obama California House - Barack Obama Rancho Mirage California House

"Jimmy Carter has been an ex-president for 37 years, longer than anyone else in history. His simple lifestyle is increasingly rare in this era of President Trump, a billionaire with gold-plated sinks in his private jet, Manhattan penthouse and Mar-a-Lago estate. Carter is the only president in the modern era to return full-time to the house he lived in before he entered politics — a two-bedroom rancher assessed at $167,000, less than the value of the armored Secret Service vehicles parked outside. Ex-presidents often fly on private jets, sometimes lent by wealthy friends, but the Carters fly commercial. A friend says that on a recent flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles, Carter walked up and down the aisle greeting other passengers and taking selfies. “He doesn’t like big shots, and he doesn’t think he’s a big shot,” said Gerald Rafshoon, who was Carter’s White House communications director."

You of course take a shot at President Trump and totally ignore the massive, lush residence of Obama. Shows your bias.

 

[rightwinger]

Jimmy Carter came into office at a bad time.

Inflation was rampant, we were in a recession and he chose to maintain fiscal conservatism to fight it. Reagan was willing to borrow and spend to buy his way out of it

Carter remained loyal to the Shah of Iran as a loyal US ally. When the Shah became deathly ill, he let him in to the country for medical treatment. This outraged the Iranians who stormed the US embassy

The hostage crisis was his downfall. Carters attempts to remain calm and avoid a military response was viewed as weakness. As it was, Carter’s patience resulted in all hostages being returned safely. A military strike could have killed them all

 

[rightwinger]

Yep, and not only that one, he has 2 others-


Obama Purchases California Mansion To Go Along With His Two Other Homes
Obama California House - Barack Obama Rancho Mirage California House

"Jimmy Carter has been an ex-president for 37 years, longer than anyone else in history. His simple lifestyle is increasingly rare in this era of President Trump, a billionaire with gold-plated sinks in his private jet, Manhattan penthouse and Mar-a-Lago estate. Carter is the only president in the modern era to return full-time to the house he lived in before he entered politics — a two-bedroom rancher assessed at $167,000, less than the value of the armored Secret Service vehicles parked outside. Ex-presidents often fly on private jets, sometimes lent by wealthy friends, but the Carters fly commercial. A friend says that on a recent flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles, Carter walked up and down the aisle greeting other passengers and taking selfies. “He doesn’t like big shots, and he doesn’t think he’s a big shot,” said Gerald Rafshoon, who was Carter’s White House communications director."

You of course take a shot at President Trump and totally ignore the massive, lush residence of Obama. Shows your bias.

Good to see Obama living well
He deserves it...he served his country well

 

[depotoo]

I just have to snicker

Yep, and not only that one, he has 2 others-


Obama Purchases California Mansion To Go Along With His Two Other Homes
Obama California House - Barack Obama Rancho Mirage California House

"Jimmy Carter has been an ex-president for 37 years, longer than anyone else in history. His simple lifestyle is increasingly rare in this era of President Trump, a billionaire with gold-plated sinks in his private jet, Manhattan penthouse and Mar-a-Lago estate. Carter is the only president in the modern era to return full-time to the house he lived in before he entered politics — a two-bedroom rancher assessed at $167,000, less than the value of the armored Secret Service vehicles parked outside. Ex-presidents often fly on private jets, sometimes lent by wealthy friends, but the Carters fly commercial. A friend says that on a recent flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles, Carter walked up and down the aisle greeting other passengers and taking selfies. “He doesn’t like big shots, and he doesn’t think he’s a big shot,” said Gerald Rafshoon, who was Carter’s White House communications director."

You of course take a shot at President Trump and totally ignore the massive, lush residence of Obama. Shows your bias.

Good to see Obama living well
He deserves it...he served his country well

 

[harmonica]

Derided as a 'peanut farmer', Carter is a towering intellect, compared to the moron currently trashing the Presidency.

''towering''' ???
he had no guts/was a wimp/trying to please everyone all the time

 

[depotoo]

He did attempt a military response, and didn’t try again.


THE IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS: OPERATION EAGLE CLAW

President Carter’s efforts to bring an end to the hostage crisis soon became one of his foremost priorities. In April 1980, frustrated with the slow pace of diplomacy (and over the objections of several of his advisers), Carter decided to launch a risky military rescue mission known as Operation Eagle Claw. The operation was supposed to send an elite rescue team into the embassy compound. However, a severe desert sandstorm on the day of the mission caused several helicopters to malfunction, including one that veered into a large transport plane during takeoff. Eight American servicemen were killed in the accident, and Operation Eagle Claw was aborted.

Jimmy Carter came into office at a bad time.

Inflation was rampant, we were in a recession and he chose to maintain fiscal conservatism to fight it. Reagan was willing to borrow and spend to buy his way out of it

Carter remained loyal to the Shah of Iran as a loyal US ally. When the Shah became deathly ill, he let him in to the country for medical treatment. This outraged the Iranians who stormed the US embassy

The hostage crisis was his downfall. Carters attempts to remain calm and avoid a military response was viewed as weakness. As it was, Carter’s patience resulted in all hostages being returned safely. A military strike could have killed them all

 

[JLW]

The interesting thing about the Carter years is that other than the unfortunate Iran Rescue mission, his administration was free of any foreign wars. It was probably the last time America was free of a conflict for a whole presidential term.

He is a good and spiritual man. A complete antithesis of the man currently in the White House.

 

[rightwinger]

The interesting thing about the Carter years is that other than the unfortunate Iran Rescue mission, his administration was free of any foreign wars. It was probably the last time America was free of a conflict for his whole term.

He is a good and spiritual man. A complete antithesis of the man currently in the White House.

Carter negotiated the Israel/Egypt peace accord that has lasted 45 years

 

[rightwinger]

He did attempt a military response, and didn’t try again.


THE IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS: OPERATION EAGLE CLAW

President Carter’s efforts to bring an end to the hostage crisis soon became one of his foremost priorities. In April 1980, frustrated with the slow pace of diplomacy (and over the objections of several of his advisers), Carter decided to launch a risky military rescue mission known as Operation Eagle Claw. The operation was supposed to send an elite rescue team into the embassy compound. However, a severe desert sandstorm on the day of the mission caused several helicopters to malfunction, including one that veered into a large transport plane during takeoff. Eight American servicemen were killed in the accident, and Operation Eagle Claw was aborted.

Jimmy Carter came into office at a bad time.

Inflation was rampant, we were in a recession and he chose to maintain fiscal conservatism to fight it. Reagan was willing to borrow and spend to buy his way out of it

Carter remained loyal to the Shah of Iran as a loyal US ally. When the Shah became deathly ill, he let him in to the country for medical treatment. This outraged the Iranians who stormed the US embassy

The hostage crisis was his downfall. Carters attempts to remain calm and avoid a military response was viewed as weakness. As it was, Carter’s patience resulted in all hostages being returned safely. A military strike could have killed them all

I remember it well

Carter listened to his military experts on how easy it would be
He paid a price

 

[depotoo]

You said he didn’t-
“The hostage crisis was his downfall. Carters attempts to remain calm and avoid a military response was viewed as weakness.”

Lol

He did attempt a military response, and didn’t try again.


THE IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS: OPERATION EAGLE CLAW

President Carter’s efforts to bring an end to the hostage crisis soon became one of his foremost priorities. In April 1980, frustrated with the slow pace of diplomacy (and over the objections of several of his advisers), Carter decided to launch a risky military rescue mission known as Operation Eagle Claw. The operation was supposed to send an elite rescue team into the embassy compound. However, a severe desert sandstorm on the day of the mission caused several helicopters to malfunction, including one that veered into a large transport plane during takeoff. Eight American servicemen were killed in the accident, and Operation Eagle Claw was aborted.

Jimmy Carter came into office at a bad time.

Inflation was rampant, we were in a recession and he chose to maintain fiscal conservatism to fight it. Reagan was willing to borrow and spend to buy his way out of it

Carter remained loyal to the Shah of Iran as a loyal US ally. When the Shah became deathly ill, he let him in to the country for medical treatment. This outraged the Iranians who stormed the US embassy

The hostage crisis was his downfall. Carters attempts to remain calm and avoid a military response was viewed as weakness. As it was, Carter’s patience resulted in all hostages being returned safely. A military strike could have killed them all

I remember it well

Carter listened to his military experts on how easy it would be
He paid a price

 

[longknife]

Jimmy Carter came into office at a bad time.

Inflation was rampant, we were in a recession and he chose to maintain fiscal conservatism to fight it. Reagan was willing to borrow and spend to buy his way out of it

Carter remained loyal to the Shah of Iran as a loyal US ally. When the Shah became deathly ill, he let him in to the country for medical treatment. This outraged the Iranians who stormed the US embassy

The hostage crisis was his downfall. Carters attempts to remain calm and avoid a military response was viewed as weakness. As it was, Carter’s patience resulted in all hostages being returned safely. A military strike could have killed them all

Carter remained loyal to the Shah of Iran as a loyal US ally. When the Shah became deathly ill, he let him in to the country for medical treatment. This outraged the Iranians who stormed the US embassy

I think you better re-check your history. Carter turned his back on the Shah after severely criticizing him for inhumane methods of trying to drag Iran out of its 7th Century malaise. Failing to support the Shah during his illness allowed Kohmeni to return from exile and establish the Muslim government that has destroyed the wealth and people of Iran, as well as abetting and funding radical jihadism ever since.

 

[my2¢]

I really miss President Carter, well specifically Dan Aykroyd's impression of Jimmy....

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