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BumRushDaShow

(145,652 posts)
Mon Dec 30, 2024, 06:06 AM Dec 30

Barack Obama Writes Heartfelt Tribute to Jimmy Carter: 'Taught All Of Us What It Means to Live a Life of Grace'

Source: MEDIAite

Dec 29th, 2024, 6:21 pm


Former President Barack Obama wrote a heartfelt statement praising Jimmy Carter following the 39th president’s death at the age of 100. Carter’s death was announced by his son on Sunday afternoon after being on hospice care for over a year. The former president who served one-term in office was known his diplomatic and humanitarian work.

“For decades, you could walk into Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia on some Sunday mornings and see hundreds of tourists from around the world crammed into the pews,” Obama wrote. “And standing in front of them, asking with a wink if there were any visitors that morning, would be President Jimmy Carter — preparing to teach Sunday school, just like he had done for most of his adult life.”

Obama then praised Carter for his accomplishments while serving in the White House including the Camp David Accords and the nominating Ruther Bader Ginsburg to the federal bench.

“Some who came to hear him speak were undoubtedly there because of what President Carter accomplished in his four years in the White House — the Camp David Accords he brokered that reshaped the Middle East; the work he did to diversify the federal judiciary, including nominating a pioneering women’s rights activist and lawyer named Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the federal bench; the environmental reforms he put in place, becoming one of the first leaders in the world to recognize the problem of climate change,” he added. Obama also honored Carter by mentioning the former president’s “decency” before offering his thoughts and prayers to Carter’s family.

Read more: https://www.mediaite.com/obama/barack-obama-writes-heartfelt-tribute-to-jimmy-carter-taught-all-of-us-what-it-means-to-live-a-life-of-grace/

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Barack Obama Writes Heartfelt Tribute to Jimmy Carter: 'Taught All Of Us What It Means to Live a Life of Grace' (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Dec 30 OP
Well, That Oughta Do It... GB_RN Dec 30 #1
Has the orange pustule posted anything about Carter? pfitz59 Dec 30 #2
As Far As I'm Aware... GB_RN Dec 30 #3
Count your blessings HereForTheParty Dec 30 #5
He puportedly has (per Reuters) BumRushDaShow Dec 30 #6
Chump didn't write a word of that FakeNoose Dec 30 #8
Of course he didn't BumRushDaShow Dec 30 #9
At least Partially in CAPS!!11!!!!1!!111 😉 electric_blue68 Dec 30 #11
President Carter... GiqueCee Dec 30 #4
Aw. Obama always handles things with leftyladyfrommo Dec 30 #7
Post removed Post removed Dec 30 #10
Provocative Post ProfessorGAC Dec 30 #12

GB_RN

(3,271 posts)
1. Well, That Oughta Do It...
Mon Dec 30, 2024, 07:54 AM
Dec 30

With “the black guy” having written kind words about the kindest man to be President in my lifetime, I think we can expect a “Truth” social rant in about 3…2…

If it hasn’t already happened, I expect Cantaloupe Caligula the Corpulent to make this all about him and how he’s been treated worse than anyone in history, including Jesus. 🙄🤦‍♂️

pfitz59

(11,120 posts)
2. Has the orange pustule posted anything about Carter?
Mon Dec 30, 2024, 08:03 AM
Dec 30

Jimmy was wealthy, nut spent his time, energy and wealth uplifting others. In stark contrast to the MAGA grifters.

GB_RN

(3,271 posts)
3. As Far As I'm Aware...
Mon Dec 30, 2024, 08:35 AM
Dec 30

There’s been nothing one way or the other from Cantaloupe Caligula.

While my original comment was obviously sarcastic, I really don’t expect him to stay politely quiet - much less say anything nice. Cantaloupe Caligula just isn’t capable of it. And there is really no doubt in my mind he’ll turn whatever comment he does make, a rant that’s al about him.

BumRushDaShow

(145,652 posts)
6. He puportedly has (per Reuters)
Mon Dec 30, 2024, 09:28 AM
Dec 30
US PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP

"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."

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/world-leaders-react-former-us-president-jimmy-carters-death-2024-12-29/


(I haven't posted the rest of Reuters' mess... at least yet... They need to do some big corrections like calling Shrub "Former President" like they did for Clinton when excerpting his quote (instead of calling him "President" as if he is a current one) and they need to include Obama's remarks as well that were done last night, where he has suddenly become a forgotten "Former President" ).

FakeNoose

(36,286 posts)
8. Chump didn't write a word of that
Mon Dec 30, 2024, 12:41 PM
Dec 30

He's waiting for a personal invitation to the funeral. If he doesn't get one, he's a no-show. Fine with me.

BumRushDaShow

(145,652 posts)
9. Of course he didn't
Mon Dec 30, 2024, 12:46 PM
Dec 30

I don't think he writes any of the stuff that isn't in ALL CAPS!!1!!1!!

GiqueCee

(1,601 posts)
4. President Carter...
Mon Dec 30, 2024, 09:09 AM
Dec 30

... was a truly decent man who, knowing full well the risks of doing so, nevertheless waded into the viper-infested swamp that is Washington, D.C., to do what he could to better the lives of Americans. The vipers succeeded in denying him a second term, but he made an indelible, and admirable, mark just the same.
Few people – and NO Republicans – will ever match his generosity of spirit.

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