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[–] [email protected] 127 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We didn’t deserve Carter. We still don’t. He’s a better category of human than nearly all of the politicians we have at the moment.

[–] [email protected] 63 points 2 years ago (7 children)

That is why the Democratic party drastically changed its primary rules after Carter was elected (to make them less democratic, and to give establishment elite party members more power).

They tried to tighten the collar on the public even more when Occasio-Cortez primaried an establishment Democrat.

The left-wing of the Democratic Party, including President Jimmy Carter, are the red-haired stepchildren of the party, and they'll never let us forget it.

There are more secret fascists than it appears who will Hail Hydra when Secret Hitler makes his appearance.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

The Democratic party tried to primary AOC 3 times afterwards, too ☠️

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Didn't the rules change because Hubert Humphrey got snubbed by the DNC just flat out ignoring the primary results in states that had them?

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[–] [email protected] 112 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Its extremely obvious. "Oh, these? These aren't bribes. They're uh, free speech! Yeah! And companies speak in money so this is their free-"
Shut the fuck up.

[–] [email protected] 41 points 2 years ago

What are bribes? You mean lobbying? Totally different thing, look, the words have totally different letters!

[–] [email protected] 35 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Citizens United is one of the worst decisions in the history of the Supreme Court.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 years ago

Its absolute evil. I can't believe us citizens haven't burned it to the ground in a fit of rage. Its blatant fucking bribery. I'm seein' red just typing this post.

[–] Rentlar 21 points 2 years ago

"Why are there bribes coming out of your Congress and Supreme Court, Seymour?"

"Uh! ...Ohh, those aren't bribes! It's speech! Speech from the free speech we're having. Mmmm, free speech!"

door slams "Phew"...🏃‍♂️🎼🎵🎵🎵🎶

[–] fosho 75 points 2 years ago

clearly he's old enough to run again.

[–] [email protected] 55 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Thank you, Mr. Last Good American President very likely ever.

We never deserved to be led by this man. We'd rather be lied to by actors.

[–] [email protected] 54 points 2 years ago (4 children)
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[–] [email protected] 50 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I agree with what is being said in the article. However, I have seen an uptick of articles older than 2 years being posted as "recent news" or "breaking news". This article is from 2015 and while it is pretty accurate, especially in these times, something from 8 years ago should be noted as such.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 years ago

Seriously. This is political discussion, but not news (current events).

[–] [email protected] 50 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Man. The guy can grow peanuts, build thousands of houses, kick cancer's ass, and is brilliantly insightful.

No wonder he lost reelection. He's competent. I'm kinda shocked he won in the first place. We didn't deserve him, and we still don't.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 2 years ago

Well, between that and Reagan and Iran Hostage Crisis.

That and his own party turned against him when it became apparent he cared more about the country than their profits

[–] [email protected] 42 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Carter put solar panels on the White House roof. Reagan took them off because he was beholden to the fossil fuel industry. And now look at the planet.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago

Pretty much everything Regan touched turned to shit

[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 years ago

It's a feudal system of corporate lords with a priesthood of economists, politicians, and lawyers.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The initials, the carpentry, the advocations for peace and against extreme wealth. You'd think a certain group would like this guy.

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[–] cybermass 13 points 2 years ago

Jimmy Carter is a fucking legend

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