1 posted on
08/14/2005 2:48:11 PM PDT by
presidio9
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To: presidio9
I am no fan of Jimmy Carter, in fact, the first vote I ever cast was for Ronald Reagan. However, I can understand why the Navy chose to honor him with a namesake boat. Jimmy Carter was the only US President to have been "Qualified in Submarines", and that is a big deal in my book. In addition, he was an active member of the Navy Nuclear Power program from the beginning and he relied on his knowledge and training in this area during the Three Mile Island crisis. His position brought prominence, recognition, and funding to the Submarine community, and this is the Navy's way of recognizing that part of his life.
If I was assigned to the USS Jimmy Carter, I would do as I expect every Sailor on board her to do, serve with pride and honor, quietly bear the jokes with good natured humor, and work hard to make the Jimmy Carter the best boat in the fleet.
To: presidio9
For Mrs. Carter, the boat's sponsor, it was her first submarine dive.
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57 posted on
08/14/2005 3:57:31 PM PDT by
Fintan
(If this tagline lasts longer than 4 hours, please consult a physician.)
To: presidio9
but this time it was in a new nuclear vessel bearing his name.I believe it's "nucular" to Jimmy Carter, as well. But in his case, it's quaint.
61 posted on
08/14/2005 4:04:11 PM PDT by
the invisib1e hand
(see my FR page for a link to the tribute to Terri Schaivo, a short video presentation.)
To: presidio9
Naming a military vessel after Jimmy Carter is like naming a new car factory after Ralph Nader.
70 posted on
08/14/2005 4:39:05 PM PDT by
A Jovial Cad
("A man's character is his fate." - Heraclitus)
To: presidio9
We have a sub named "The Appeaser"? I think that's a bad idea.
74 posted on
08/14/2005 4:47:22 PM PDT by
sine_nomine
(Protect the weakest of the weak - the unborn babies.)
To: presidio9
The USS Jimmy Carter is the most heavily armed submarine ever built
Jimmah plans to use it to rescue the hostages, he's going to drive it right up to the embassy. Don't tell him it was a long time ago or that it can't be used on land, it confuses poor old Jimmah.
79 posted on
08/14/2005 5:00:38 PM PDT by
TheForceOfOne
(The alternative media is our Enigma machine.)
To: presidio9
Why, In the Name of God, do they keep rewarding these old fools for dirty deeds, after Glenn played a major hindrance and obstructer in Senate hearing's he gets a joy ride into space, then Carter blasts his own country from abroad and HE gets a submarine named after him.
I don't even dare to think what they have planned for Clinton
To: presidio9
"The Reagans make us feel okay with our prejudices."
-->Roselyn Carter,election year,1984
I'll never forget that vicious comment by the smug Carters.
86 posted on
08/14/2005 5:46:58 PM PDT by
Finalapproach29er
(America is gradually becoming the Godless,out-of-control golden-calf scene,in "The Ten Commandments")
To: presidio9
They say the anchor is a reproduction of Carter's front teeth.
To: presidio9
I wonder what kind of bonus they are giving the crew to get them to serve on this fiasco?
89 posted on
08/14/2005 7:09:51 PM PDT by
jackbill
To: presidio9
Is it Rudderless???
Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters
94 posted on
08/14/2005 9:14:19 PM PDT by
bray
(Pray for the Freedom of the Iraqis from Islam)
To: presidio9
i really find it tasteless to bash the former president and say things about the navy to be disrespectful. Keep ones snide comments to oneself. Some of us happen to think that boat is one of the best in the fleet. yes, my husband is one there but little remarks like they should sink it can be kept to oneself. grow up, can't you just be proud that their are men, and women out there willing to leave their families to protect your country to give you the freedoms you all need and want? I don't appreciate president bashing or bashing the name of a submarine because your personal dislike of someone/something.
To: presidio9
"Former President Jimmy Carter today completed his first submarine dive since he left the Navy in 1953"
I remember he went aboard a nuclear sub with Admiral Rickover right after he was inaugurated in 1977. They didn't dive the boat?
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