Lots will be said about his presidency, but I do think his humanitarian work post presidency is notable. I especially like how he did not live an almost imperial life style then too.
98, he’s done well. I can’t hate him, I think he is a basically good man but misguided politically. He doesn’t look so radical compared to todays commie nutcases. At least he whacked a rabbit, today’s dems would fall out of the boat screaming.
In a different class to all subsequent dem. Presidents.
Biden isn’t worthy to shine Jimmy Carter’s shoes, and I am no Carter fan.
I don’t hate him, or anyone. I hope all to come to a saving relationship with Christ. But on his role in this world, he promoted communist China, including by glossing over its human rights record for the sake of free trade:
Renew China’s Trade Status By Jimmy Carter — April 29, 1991
This op-ed by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was published April 30, 1991, by The New York Times.
ATLANTA - China presents the American Government and people with one of their more difficult and important international relationships. It is extremely valuable to have continuing trade and cooperation with this nation of more than a billion people, for its strategic influence is crucial to stability, peace and progress in Asia.
Yet, it is not possible to overlook the conclusion and aftermath of the Tiananmen Square confrontation of June 1989, which resulted in the deaths of several hundred demonstrators.
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I made it clear that I was speaking as a private citizen and a friend of the Chinese people. My repeated public and private suggestions were relatively simple and clear. One was that Chinese students be guaranteed the right to visit their home country with impunity from detention or legal action and be permitted to return to their studies abroad. The other was that amnesty be granted to all those involved in the events of June 1989 who did not commit crimes of violence. I also proposed that no further trials be held and that imposed sentences be reduced or commuted.
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They (and leaders in other socialist countries) point out, correctly, that there is a wide range of human rights, some of which are respected in their countries and neglected in the U.S. These include the right to have a decent home, a job and adequate health care.
It is self-satisfying for us Americans to emphasize freedom of speech, the press, religion and assembly as the only important human rights. In fact, each nation has a right, perhaps even a duty, not only to correct its own human rights failings but also to address problems in other countries.
A reconciliation between our countries is very important. Most-favored-nation trade status should be extended, and trade and visitation encouraged...
https://www.cartercenter.org/news/editorials_speeches/jc-renew-chinas-trade-status.html
I agree. He did marvelous work for Habitat for Humanity.
Carter is a good moral man. Decent human being and patriotic. That said, his political and economic ideologies are deeply flawed.