So I watched The Daily Show today with John Stewart featuring Jimmy Carter (US Prez 1977-81. I guess he is coming out with a new book & is making his way around town on a press tour. After the interview I wondered if at the time he was revered as a good president or a bad one. So I jumped on-line & everything that I read was actually really inspiring. He has spent the last 30 years since he was president doing an unbelievable amount of humanitarian work & even won the Noble Peace Prize along with a slew of others recognitions. He believes in engaging those countries who do not share our ideals vs. bombing the shit out of them and asking questions later. (All the while being criticized by the Bush Admin.
I plan on doing a lot more research on the things that Carter has done for not only the US but also for the world. My opinion so far was that he was a great president and probably one of the best ex-presidents the US has ever had .
What do you think?
I’ve always loved Carter. When I was in 3rd or 4th grade, we held a mock election and I voted for him. I’m pretty sure it was because he was a peanut farmer.
Thanks so much for your comment! See another thing that I didn’t know about him… I bet there were no problems with peanut butter & samonella then! :O)