[pepsionice]

I don't necessarily believe that Carter himself allowed it...but he was one of the worst presidents in 100 years when it came executive management and capable people under him. There were dozens of Carter appointees who were simply out of their league and allowed various special companies and special interest groups to walk all over the US government. This was Bill Clinton's problem too. There is something to be said about men who have managed large companies and realize that the people you bring in...often have agendas in mind. And you have to set these people in the right frame of mind on day one....and if they can't perform right....you have to be able to terminate them. Carter could not accomplish that...and simply ran a very-poor government.

[Polyxene]

It will be the same if Kerry is elected -- worse maybe. He doesn't have a clue as to what it takes to be the leader of this country.

[blam]

"I don't necessarily believe that Carter himself allowed it."

Carter accepeted a $13.5 million 'donation' from the BCCI bank. POS!