Hopefully, Jimmy could spell it properly, no matter how it was pronounced. 😄

DH and I were just talking and neither of us think of him as either a remarkable or terrible president. What he was - an honest man who spent his life in service to people with his wife at his side. Who could ask more of a man. Rest in Peace President Carter.

In 1977 I took my daughter out of elementary school to go meet Jimmy Carter at an Outdoor rally nearby. I had started working for his campaign and my boss was Phil Wise, one of his Sunday school students. My daughter and I were in the front row and Jimmy said what lovely young women were gracing his appearance. Later in the crowd, Phil hollered, "Governor... here's someone I want you to meet", and he came right over. Phil said, she's been working the phones and doors, and Jimmy kissed my hand and said "I love ya". I only wish I had a photo of that encounter. The surprise was later after he won, I found Phil was one of his closest advisors and had an office beside the oval.

We lost a kind and decent man today.

What a wonderful man he was. I've admired him all these years. RIP, President Carter, your grace, kindness, diplomacy, class, sense of humanity and service will be sorely missed.

Such a decent human beng. An example for all of us.

Is this correct?

American flags will be flown at half staff for the next 30 days, even at the inauguration of the new USA President?

Her name was Rose-a-lynn. And gracious southern lady that she was she never corrected the ignorant oafs who said it wrong for all those years and even afterward. They were joined at the hip. Amazing family life that you really dont see elsewise.

patriciae

He was a REAL Christian.

Nicole

I watched several memorials to him, yesterday. He did a LOT of meaningful work! A GREAT humanitarian!

Jimmy and Rosalynn were in Mexico City in February 1979 at the same time I was there, and I was staying with a friend in Polanco, near Hotel Presidente, where visiting dignitarities often stayed.

We watched Rosalynn on TV on the Mexico City news, and she made an effort to speak Spanish, but ended with saying "Hablo mas que entiendo," (I speak more than I understand.) My friend José said, "That's not news - we knew that already!" At least she made the effort, which I thought was commendable. The Carters were well received in Mexico, and there were lots of banners along Avenida Paseo del la Reforma in Polanco.

What I remember most about Jimmy was his promise never to tell a lie. Too bad we don't have many politicians like that anymore.

“Too bad we don't have many politicians like that anymore.”

Right…also with hearts as charitable as Jimmy’s.

What a loss, but he lived a long life, full of helping others.

In my comment above about working on the Carter campaign and having him kiss me, I realize I was off about the year. He was inaugurated in 1977. My meeting him was obviously a few months before in 1976. So long ago. He was so young with his rolled up sleeves. I have a few random pics of the day but none of us together.

He made one of the scariest moments of my life a little easier when he appeared at the site of the TMI nuclear accident. We were getting ready to evacuate when he appeared reassuring us all since he was involved in nuclear science and obviously they wouldn't allow a sitting president to be at risk.

Gosh HU-787167 etc.. Isn’t it normal to announce a day of mourning upon the death of a president? I would think the current administration would be remiss if they didn’t announce one.

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/analyses/presidential-orders-upon-the-death-president

” I have to wonder if this latest "Federal Day of Mourning" he pronounced is so when he passes he might get the same.”

HU-787 etc, I don’t believe all folks wonder ”What was in it for them” when they have done good. Apparently, some do, though.

It’s embarrassing how often I see Canadians straighten out ignorant Americans.

(I wouldn’t have known protocol either but would have had the sense to look it up before spouting.)

FOAS, maybe we can straighten out more of you when we get our foot in the door and become 51. 😄

Seriously, I think the world has lost a truly kind and gentle soul. He deserves a good send-off.

President Dwight Eisenhower also issued a proclamation on the proper times for flying the flag at half-staff when government officials die:

• Thirty days for all federal buildings, grounds and naval vessels throughout the United States and its territories and possessions after the death of the president or a former president.
• ETA: this is part of the flag code that spells out how many days for each official. That is why it says also. The code is not open change by any president.

“Not a one of those attributes apply to the one who's name may not be spoken.”

Unfortunately, the lack of those attributes (or at least some of them) applies to way too many politicians.

Like night and day.

His Very Best (1924-2024)

A little of my experience as Carter's biographer

JONATHAN ALTER DEC 29, 2024

➡️ https://oldgoats.substack.com/p/his-very-best-1924-2024?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=340335&post_id=141940229&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=11oy60&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

roxsol, I hope with all my heart that you are joking! That thought has made me lose sleep.

Oh, Lulu! I was definitely joking. I adore my neighbours, but I’d never want to become part of their household. They are fun to snoop on and visit, though.

Get some sleep, sweet dreams.

He may have perhaps been the most selfless person to have held the office and I don't know that his reputation reflects that enough. There was perhaps an unfortunate disconnect, in that his seemingly selfless motivation to try to do the right thing in each situation wasn't matched by an equally strong ability to figure out what such actions were in each case. Or to accept advice he didn't agree with.

The boycott he called for of the 1980 Olympics in Moscow is one such example. There was an interesting article on the topic in yesterday's Washington Post.

Jimmy Carter’s selfless motivation was what made him such a wonderful individual. I really don’t know too much about him as president of the USA but I’ve heard he made a much better ex-president.

I don’t think his presidency was the most important aspect of his life, at least not to those who are not American. It makes sense that Americans might remember his poor judgement as he was their president. I think the rest of the world just sees a great humanitarian. I know I do.

roxsol, I agree. I think his best work was after his White House years. Truly a great humanitarian.

I may be too cynical about it but I suspect I know why the list of "Notable Political Leaders Who Were Selfless Humanitarians" is a short one. If indeed there have been enough of them to recall to add to such a list.

Being respected as an effective pollical leader and being respected for being a good person may not go together.

After 44 years from leaving office Jimmy can finally rest in peace knowing he no longer will be remembered as the worst president to hold office in modern history. As an honest person the fault lay with the cabinet members advising him and his only fault I'm aware of. So in 12 days the worst of the worst including his cabinet members will be gone, but until then I hope the worst of the worst doesn't drip ice cream from his cone at Jimmy's wake. What I miss the most about the Carter years were the 18% interest rates I got on certificate of deposits. What I didn't like was the 18% mortgage rates or the 22%+ automobile interest rates.

Having a vision and a agenda for a country is part of leadership and then there is getting that agenda through which is another. You would think that Carter would be well acquainted with the grubbier parts of leveraging your opposition coming as he did from Georgia but maybe not. He certainly seemed to be able to do it internationally.

patriciae

Regardless of his politics (thank God someone thought SALT talks were necessary to finalize. And someone brokered peace in Egypt...) he was the kind of human being we all could be proud to emulate. One of the great humanitarians. Powerful stuff when one considers our eternal lives.

And President Carter established FEMA by executive order in 1979.

I watched most of his funeral and it was a wonderful tribute to a wonderful person.

His grandson’s eulogy was perfect and the performance ( not sure thats the right word for a funeral) ofAmazing Grace gave me chills. It was hard not to want to clap for both.

Interesting takes, Arcy. I hope everyone knows to fact check your statements to find the truth.

Thanks Feathers!

Feathers, you had four hours to fact check Arcyt's statements, so what did you come up with? Fact or fiction.

That Arcy's statements are inaccurate and without context.

"It seems he really like dictators and kissing up to them. "

That is an accurate description...wrong president though.

^^ I think arcy is confused on her presidents 🤣 All those beautiful love letters, lol.

Tell me Kevin, do you purposely try to get threads pulled by politicizing them? Turning what was to be a respectful memorial for an extraordinary man into a hot topic thus taking away people's opportunity to share their thoughts and remembrances? Doesn't your destructive behavior embarrass you just a little bit?

It should but it never does. Wait eight days for the beginning of the end. At least Carter's cabinet was exemplary.

"these are the advanced chips used in the industry you worked in"

Kevin, what is that supposed to mean? What industry do you think I worked in? Are you fishing for personal info you don't have or do you think you know something about me you don't know or are you trying to out me for something or threatening that you will or are you mixing me up with someone else? Regardless, cut it out. Totally inappropriate.

"Carter quit his church because they wanted to have women pastors"

Exactly backwards. He quit the church because they voted to no longer have women pastors. https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=95311&page=1

Annie, he was addressing Sephia there.

Jimmy Carter Leaves Southern Baptists

ByABC NewsOctober 20, 2000, 10:41 AM

Oct. 20 -- Former President Carter, a longtime Sunday school teacher, is walking away from the Southern Baptists because of the church’s stance on equality for women.

In an interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution published today, Carter says Southern Baptist leaders reading the Bible out of context led to the adoption of increasingly “rigid” views.

“I’m familiar with the verses they have quoted about wives being subjugated to their husbands,” he told the paper. “In my opinion, this is a distortion of the meaning of Scripture. … I personally feel the Bible says all people are equal in the eyes of God. I personally feel that women should play an absolutely equal role in service of Christ in the church.”

https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=95311&page=1

Annie, I don't give a rats behind if this thread gets pulled, it's already history and means nothing to anyone except I guess you. But when you people write things like " That is an accurate description...wrong president though" and trying to be a wise guy it opens the door for me to unload, so you're the destructive instigator. I've said it before, I do not start the topic but I sure as hell will finish it.
James Earl Carter had an impressive resume only few have ever achieved, I do have respect for the man but I won't ignore his failures as if they never happened. And when Argy happens to point out the failures she is attacked? Don't kill the messenger! On the other hand your message was to use this thread to take shots at the president elect as a demagogue to get likes in your small world. You should be completely embarrassed and ashamed.

“James Earl Carter had an impressive resume only few have ever achieved,”

Couldn’t agree more! That would be a lovely sentiment to finish on.

I'll do as Annie has done. Let's end it with roxsol's suggestion.

I agree roxsol, so I'll end it with your suggestion.

“James Earl Carter had an impressive resume only few have ever achieved,”

"James Earl Carter had an impressive resume only a few have ever achieved". In a week the antitheses of good will take charge.