Former president (and full time embarrassment to the USA) Jimmy Carter is in the news with his self important comments in connection with the release of his new book. Carter claims that he is superior to all other former presidents, although he has tried to walk those comments back a bit since he put them forth on national TV. He has also been critical of the late Ted Kennedy who he blames for blocking healthcare reform during the Carter presidency. It is truly sad to see Carter go on like this. His election was a mistake that the USA made over 30 years ago. Isn't it time that we get to stop paying for that mistake?
First, I think it is reprehensible that Carter waited until after Kennedy's death to make claims about Kennedy's actions with regard to healthcare, Ted's signature issue. Why does Carter think it appropriate to wait until after Kennedy is unable to defend himself before coming forward with these claims? The answer is vintage Carter: it is the only way that he thinks he can get away with stuff like this.
Second, Carter's view of which former president is superior to the the others is total narcissism on his part. Time will tell if anything done by any of the former presidents is worthy of note. Right now, other than being a general busybody and a roving ambassador of anti-semitism, Carter's post presidency has generally consisted of swinging a few hammers. His career as carpenter is not worthy of comment.
The simple truth is that Carter is a schmuck. He would do well to shut his mouth and fade into the background.
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