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Jimmy Carter Says US More Polarized Than During Civil War
Republican redefined ^ | 9-21-10 | By T. CHRISTOPHER

Posted on 09/21/2010 6:59:21 PM PDT by STONEWALLS

In day where Jimmy Carter stole headlines for referring to his own tenure post-presidency as “superior” to that of other presidents, I thought it was somewhat disappointing that his real mind-bender was seemingly overlooked – even though it came in the very same interview as his other absolutely ridiculous comments. Remarking on the “state” of the United States, after being asked by Brian Williams if he views it as “glass half-full or half-empty”, Carter said he thought President Obama suffers from a Washington that has become more polarized than it was during the time of Abraham Lincoln and the “initiation of the ‘war between the states.’”

“This country has become so polarized that its almost astonishing…. Not only with the red and blue states… President Obama suffers from the most polarized situation in Washington that we have ever seen – even maybe than the time of Abraham Lincoln and the initiation of the war between the states.”

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Right before the WBTS, the churches began to split over slavery...the churches are splitting again...this time it's over homosexuality and other social issues...could this be a sign of things to come?...there may be some truth is what Carter says.
1 posted on 09/21/2010 6:59:22 PM PDT by STONEWALLS
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To: STONEWALLS

You know the commie ‘RATS are REALLY desperate when they drag out this fool. I guess they’ve asked themselves, “What do we have to lose?”


2 posted on 09/21/2010 7:00:50 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (I don't know which is dumber. A pert or an expert.)
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To: STONEWALLS

Actually, Jimmah, it was prolly worse when the bullets were flying....


3 posted on 09/21/2010 7:01:02 PM PDT by kittymyrib
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To: STONEWALLS

But he’s still an idiot. Amy was a better president.


4 posted on 09/21/2010 7:01:51 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
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To: STONEWALLS

Even Carter is smart enough to know that there’s really no such thing as red or blue states. There are lots of firm red and firm blue counties and a lot that flip back and forth.


5 posted on 09/21/2010 7:02:12 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Remember the River Raisin! (look it up))
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To: STONEWALLS
As I recall history, the Civil War had citizens in fields killing each other by the 100s of thousands. We're not there yet.

Maybe Carter is being a little melodramatic.

Or, maybe he's an old, washed up idiot.

/johnny

6 posted on 09/21/2010 7:02:17 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: STONEWALLS

J. Carter is really getting senile. I used to think he was incompetent but honest. Now he proved that he is a blatant and stupid liar. On TV he lied and lied on the Larry King Show. Shame on Carter! And too stupid to realize he would be caught. Shades of John McCain.


7 posted on 09/21/2010 7:02:46 PM PDT by apocalypto
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To: STONEWALLS

Hey Jimmah lust after this you old bastard


8 posted on 09/21/2010 7:02:49 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom REMEMBER FREE REPUBLIC IN YOUR WILL. I DID)
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To: STONEWALLS
Jimmy Carter, the bitter, senile old gift that keeps on giving.

Actually, you want to see one of the nastiest, bitterest, meanest fights in modern politics? Review the history of the Kennedy/Carter relationship in the late 70s and primary challenge in 79/80.

9 posted on 09/21/2010 7:03:29 PM PDT by Opinionated Blowhard
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To: STONEWALLS

Jimmy, how can we miss you if you won’t go away?


10 posted on 09/21/2010 7:03:30 PM PDT by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: STONEWALLS

It would be kinder not to publish Carter’s senile mumblings.


11 posted on 09/21/2010 7:03:33 PM PDT by Interesting Times (For the truth about "swift boating" see ToSetTheRecordStraight.com)
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Actually, Jimmah, it was prolly worse when the bullets were flying....

What is a "prolly?" Is that a kid's rap term?

12 posted on 09/21/2010 7:03:41 PM PDT by Cobra64
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To: STONEWALLS

We have already been visibly divided ever since the invasion of Iraq. And having an illegal alien, commie, Mooslum kenyan as pResident is supposed to make it better? LOL!


13 posted on 09/21/2010 7:03:59 PM PDT by max americana (Hoax and Chains, Dopeychangey)
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To: STONEWALLS

Typical leftists. When people oppose their deadly policies, they get mad at the people for not bending over and say the nation is split or polarized.


14 posted on 09/21/2010 7:04:45 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Mexico is the U.S. version of Hamas)
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To: Opinionated Blowhard

No kidding, that fight even led Kennedy to outright treason against America in an attempt to harm Carter.


15 posted on 09/21/2010 7:05:01 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Remember the River Raisin! (look it up))
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To: STONEWALLS

No conflict worth a name has ever been understood by the Stockholm Syndrome Kid. He is eerily three or four beats off any measure, antime, anyplace. The Lord Almighty uses fools like this to force sap into the limbs of patriots.


16 posted on 09/21/2010 7:05:41 PM PDT by februus
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To: STONEWALLS

No Jimmy, America has just started to fight back. We were in a daze during the Cold War, as socialism spread slowly like a early stage cancer.


17 posted on 09/21/2010 7:05:45 PM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (Coexist; (when possible.) At all other times, have superior firepower.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer
He's all over the media right now because he's hawking his "Diaries".

I doubt obama and Co. even notice the old fool.

18 posted on 09/21/2010 7:06:09 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard
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To: STONEWALLS

He really is that old???? m’gosh...


19 posted on 09/21/2010 7:06:53 PM PDT by SkyDancer ("Give Kids An Education, Take Them Out Of Government Schools" - and I'm still Molly Norris")
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To: STONEWALLS

Bro Carter is a blithering idiot... with a haircut.
If he had just an ounce of sense he would also note that
this division he talks about was brought on by idiots like
him and his president.


20 posted on 09/21/2010 7:07:56 PM PDT by Razmataz
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