Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’

A truly great man exemplifying basic values like bravery, humility, and honesty.

One thing about him is that as the times changed and America evolved politically, socially and economically; so did he. He championed human rights right from the start and he was devoted to making that situation better for all no matter what it took.

Yes, he made mistakes, done and said some dumb things. Haven't all POTUS's done that? Nonetheless he had enormous challenges and major crises that would've been humongous chore for anybody at the time. After all, POTUS is a JOB. Some of those problems (esp. economic) would continue into the Reagan era. I remember all the criticism and sass he got for that too. Some things are not a 'political' issue at all.

Carter had the patience of a saint in some regards. I myself would not have been so nice to dirtbags like Castro or Aristide. But that's just me I guess.

Carter had a true 'Christian' heart and vision, it showed in his life, deeds and work. He walked the walk (so to speak). Even after losing in 1980, he went on respectable things. He didn't cry and scream like a bratty geek. He took his lumps and losses and moved on like the man he was. No J6 for him.

And during his 100 years he witnessed the whole world evolving and changing, he grew older and wiser through it all. He grew up and he never stopped growing up - even when the brain cancer started to destroy him.

He made and said some dumb goofs, but don't we all? But looking at his life story, the plusses far outweigh the minuses.

TaiwanIsNotChinaToday  06:42 am JST

A truly great man exemplifying basic values like bravery, humility, and honesty.

In every way he was a true American icon, a hero. America needs more people with his wisdom and humility.

Back in the 50s he saw integration as inevitable, he was brave (and correct) to tell his parish that churches are for everyone - they are to serve the God who has no race or color.

Today Jimmy Carter is dwelling forever in Heaven with God. And salute him! ( you can kick in that special AC/DC song now )

Carter had a true 'Christian' heart and vision, it showed in his life, deeds and work. He walked the walk (so to speak). Even after losing in 1980, he went on respectable things. He didn't cry and scream like a bratty geek. He took his lumps and losses and moved on like the man he was. No J6 for him.

Question, what does J6 have anything to do with Carter’s life? If you want to go there, we can talk about all the problems he caused as President, but I don’t think that’s relevant. No need to veer off and do poke jabs, be fair. Carter was a good man, that much is true. if we are to just judge him as a person and humanitarian, nothing more.

Trump first posted this statement on Truth Social: 

"I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History.

The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude.

Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers."

"I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History.

The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude.

Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers."

I think was a very decent and magnanimous thing to say.

I think was a very decent and magnanimous thing to say.

I agree. I wonder who actually wrote it.

Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, 

Still manages to make it about him in some way...

Compare and contrast

https://barackobama.medium.com/our-statement-on-the-passing-of-president-carter-055944516cc2

Question, what does J6 have anything to do with Carter’s life? 

Answer: quite a lot. Carter, as a former president, will naturally be compared to others who have held that office. One of them incited a riot after he lost an election. Carter did not. One of them couldn't even name a single bible verse when asked; Carter probably knew the bible inside out and backwards. One of them cheated on his wife with an adult entertainment personality; Carter remained married to the same woman for decades.

Tokyo GuyToday  08:34 am JST

Question, what does J6 have anything to do with Carter’s life? 

Answer: quite a lot. Carter, as a former president, will naturally be compared to others who have held that office. One of them incited a riot after he lost an election. Carter did not. One of them couldn't even name a single bible verse when asked; Carter probably knew the bible inside out and backwards. One of them cheated on his wife with an adult entertainment personality; Carter remained married to the same woman for decades.

It's not really a matter of 'knowing' the Bible to be a Christian as much as living the gist and word of it. And Jimmy Carter certainly did that. Now of course as a military veteran officer (which he was) he knew about having to defend the American nation, the Constitution and our freedoms - even if it takes a war to do so.

But Carter had to deal with the aftereffects of a wasteful unnecessary war that still the nation even now. It caused a tremendous impact on the US conscience and economy, and that would've been a bear to anyone. But he did do the best that he could at the time. At least he tried. And he didn't try to start a coup either.

And he knew he 'couldn't get it right' but there was no one at fault for that. Carter was smart enough and mature enough to attend Reagan's inauguration in 1981 (I saw that on TV) and then he went on in his life.

And Jimmy and the late Rosalyn were married for decades. He never cheated. He never talked juvenile pornographic trash, he never expressed lust for his daughter or did anything disgusting with her, and Jimmy never got into 'adult' entertainment. He never raped. His marriage was Solid As A Rock. And also, Rosalyn herself virtuous. I don't know what her occupation was before she became First Lady but it sure as hell wasn't posing for BDSM porn pics like Melania did. She had more class than that.

Whatever you may feel about Jimmy as a POTUS, credit must be given where it is due. The actions speak everything, and these days that's more than enough.

Whatever you may feel about Jimmy as a POTUS, credit must be given where it is due. The actions speak everything, and these days that's more than enough.

When you just talk about man as a human, no one is disputing is post-presidency endeavors and contributions, on that particular part, he is definitely deserving

Worst president in my lifetime. Until Biden.

Carter was a great humanitarian.

Carter was a great humanitarian.

I wouldn't necessarily disagree with that.

A good man. A good president. Thank you