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Jimmy Carter. R.I.P.
- Thread starter Dr. Cheese
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That man walked the walk.
RIP President Carter.
RIP President Carter.
Probably the most truly decent man to ever hold the office.
Don’t make them like that anymore. After leaving office he continued to serve others and observe his faith.
slobake
resident ... something
As a native Atlantan I’ll say to the end of his days he and Rosalynn always lifted the people of Georgia. That was how he lived.
Met him and my wife worked for a transitional residence that was funded by their foundation and she met Rosalynn many times. If you’ve ever swung a hammer in your community for Habitat for Humanity that’s all anyone needs to know of his commitment to equity. He was the real deal.
Also, don’t tell. Allegedly the flowers at my wedding in 93 were stolen from the presidential library. I didn’t know until after we got back from honeymoon. But it’s a good story.
Met him and my wife worked for a transitional residence that was funded by their foundation and she met Rosalynn many times. If you’ve ever swung a hammer in your community for Habitat for Humanity that’s all anyone needs to know of his commitment to equity. He was the real deal.
Also, don’t tell. Allegedly the flowers at my wedding in 93 were stolen from the presidential library. I didn’t know until after we got back from honeymoon. But it’s a good story.
I'll just quote myself, in part, from the Rosalyn RIP thread:
I had the good fortune to meet the Carters when they came to the small town in Georgia where I lived, in support of an old friend of theirs (an author who had released a book on his memories of life growing up there). Even after having left the White House, with the requisite Secret Service detail surrounding them, they were both immensely kind and gracious to everyone who turned out, which really, was basically the entire population of the town. Mrs. Carter was especially kind to me, and struck me as being the sort of lady one hopes everybody gets to have as a grandmother.
I said it back then, but I expect Mr. Carter would much prefer to be with her than "still here." They had a love for the ages, and those of us from Georgia in particular were lucky to have them as an example as to how to live a gracious life, both in devotion to each other, and in service of humanity as a whole.
I had the good fortune to meet the Carters when they came to the small town in Georgia where I lived, in support of an old friend of theirs (an author who had released a book on his memories of life growing up there). Even after having left the White House, with the requisite Secret Service detail surrounding them, they were both immensely kind and gracious to everyone who turned out, which really, was basically the entire population of the town. Mrs. Carter was especially kind to me, and struck me as being the sort of lady one hopes everybody gets to have as a grandmother.
I said it back then, but I expect Mr. Carter would much prefer to be with her than "still here." They had a love for the ages, and those of us from Georgia in particular were lucky to have them as an example as to how to live a gracious life, both in devotion to each other, and in service of humanity as a whole.
A well known Washington reported noted that Carter was the smartest president he'd met. We all can attest he was the nicest. Too few people are like him today.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
Great man. Probably too good for the office.
Definitely the US President I've had most respect for in my lifetime.
In fact, from my admittedly somewhat lacking knowledge of US history, probably the most decent, honest and honourable man ever to sit in the White House.
RIP
In fact, from my admittedly somewhat lacking knowledge of US history, probably the most decent, honest and honourable man ever to sit in the White House.
RIP
Perhaps the best public example of morality this country has ever known.
Far too good a man for politics.
Far too good a man for politics.
Respect. Love that ABB shirt. Also, I lived in Savannah for 9 years, so shoutout to my my Georgia friends!
I think over all he was one of the most inoffensive Presidents in history. Truly a man that wanted the best for all. Sadly the economy was a disaster at the time, the Mideast was in an uproar and Soviet Russia was flexing their muscles as well. He had a lot of issues to deal with that deep roots before he took office which undoubtedly effected his Presidentcy negatively.
Much respect to Mr Carter. The most decent president any country could ever hope for. Rest in peace sir.
"And now, live from the White House, 'Ask President Carter.'"
Good man on and off the court.
A great example of a life well lived with amazing community service and grace.
Rest easy, Pres Carter - job VERY WELL done.
He is with Rosalynn now.
A great example of a life well lived with amazing community service and grace.
Rest easy, Pres Carter - job VERY WELL done.
He is with Rosalynn now.
