Lovely to see this! I truly believe The West Wing Warriors who abide by the code of this channel do not need to say a word...because President Carter did just fine explaining how we all feel when we are fortunate to come in here and allow this channel to let us escape for a few precious moments. This will never be lost on me. Cheers All👋
Great interview by former President Carter. He was someone who inspired Jed Bartlett's characterization, esp the latter's strong moral compass and conviction. I could see him arguing with God just like Bartlett did in "Two Cathedrals." And this interview in which Carter explained his decision not to attack Iran to free the hostages while he had the option on the table was revealing. Definitely inspired Bartlett's agonizing decision whether to attack Syria or not in the episode featured here. He's definitely ranked high on my top-5 list of best US President ever. RIP Mr President.
President Carter was not a great president, but he is still my favorite president. His honesty, decency, and the way he went out of the way to avoid war at any cause was amazing. He was able to return the hostages without going to war. It cost him re-election, but he did it because it was the right thing to do. President Carter had guts to do what he knew was right.
What a beautiful thing to share. The first president I can remember of my lifetime, and although he had his faults as well - looking the other way when Monsignor Romero pled for his country, a few bad pardons - in many ways one of the finest humans to hold the office. Such a study in contrasts for these times.
I was lucky enough to meet him because my father worked in his administration. He was then and was throughout his life, a humble, intelligent, and very caring man. I find it ironic, that such a trustful, honest, highly intelligent leader would die take up some of the media attention at the beginning of the next President, who happens to be such a dishonest, self-serving, egotistical, stupid, cheating, insurrectionist bastard. We’re gonna call Mr. President for a second time. WHAT?! I’m more disappointed in the American people because we know this guy and what he is gonna do and yet people voted for him. Anyway, God bless you, President Jimmy E Carter. You will be sorely missed.
I’m comforted and appalled in equal measure. Comforted by the knowledge that not so long ago, when I was a teenager, the American people did elect a decent man to the Presidency. While nobody’s perfectly decent all the time, and I’m sure President Carter made decisions I don’t agree with, there’s a sense of real, genuine authenticity to him. Appalled, alarmed, truly terrified in a way I didn’t believe possible, at the prospect of what’s coming in just a week. Contrary to President Carter, the next 🤢president🤢 seems genuinely incapable of decency. Whether by nature, nurture or both, he truly seems to not possess certain fundamental human qualities.
Oh, how intensely we ache for more like President Carter in real-life. And how intensely we ache for this West Wing to become a real and live in 3-D colour thing.
No, as further bittersweet reminders for us on how it is supposed to work. You can't create a training video for a person who refuses to open his mind even a millimeter.
It is fascinating to see how far the office of President has fallen since Jimmy Carter was POTUS. Neither Biden nor Trump could even come close to speaking as intelligently, candidly or honestly as President Cater did in this interview.
Let's not speak as if one of them couldn't have come much closer than the other, especially as only one of them gives a damn about the country rather than enriching himself.
@shalashaska9946 'Cause why? Rockefeller and Trilateral connections? Nuclear engineer? Too close to his mom? Lusting in his heart for women he wasn't married to?
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President Carter was one of a kind
Lovely to see this! I truly believe The West Wing Warriors who abide by the code of this channel do not need to say a word...because President Carter did just fine explaining how we all feel when we are fortunate to come in here and allow this channel to let us escape for a few precious moments. This will never be lost on me. Cheers All👋
Well said
The most genuinely nice person ever to be President. I didn't always like what he had to say ,but I never doubted his sincerity or honesty.
A wonderful man, whose kindness and humanity are much missed and not soon forgotten.
Aww❤ love him
Great interview by former President Carter. He was someone who inspired Jed Bartlett's characterization, esp the latter's strong moral compass and conviction. I could see him arguing with God just like Bartlett did in "Two Cathedrals." And this interview in which Carter explained his decision not to attack Iran to free the hostages while he had the option on the table was revealing. Definitely inspired Bartlett's agonizing decision whether to attack Syria or not in the episode featured here. He's definitely ranked high on my top-5 list of best US President ever. RIP Mr President.
And I could see Rosalynn standing behind Jimmy, admonishing him for speaking harshly to The Lord.
This was great. His humanity and empathy shone through, but so did his considerable intelligence.
A truly decent man
President Carter is soooo underrated!
Yes that’s true, but not for his presidency.
Such class, intellect and honesty.
This was absolutely lovely. Thank you for posting it.
What a great clip, #RIPJimmyCarter from your friends across the pond
President Carter was not a great president, but he is still my favorite president. His honesty, decency, and the way he went out of the way to avoid war at any cause was amazing. He was able to return the hostages without going to war. It cost him re-election, but he did it because it was the right thing to do. President Carter had guts to do what he knew was right.
I loved this on the West Wing dvd listening to him and other people who had worked at the White House.
R.I.P. President Carter.
The beauty of his soul literally brings me to tears.
Thank you for this interview and its juxtaposition with West Wing. Well done.
Given who is about to take the job on, this should be watched as a warning.
Greatest President RIP President Carter
I remember this episode. The show was really taking off at the time.
What a beautiful thing to share. The first president I can remember of my lifetime, and although he had his faults as well - looking the other way when Monsignor Romero pled for his country, a few bad pardons - in many ways one of the finest humans to hold the office. Such a study in contrasts for these times.
Maybe not the best President. But likely the best Human to be president. Thanks for posting.
The epitome of integrity.
I believe our country would be in a very different, beneficial place today if President Carter had been elected to a second term.
I was lucky enough to meet him because my father worked in his administration. He was then and was throughout his life, a humble, intelligent, and very caring man. I find it ironic, that such a trustful, honest, highly intelligent leader would die take up some of the media attention at the beginning of the next President, who happens to be such a dishonest, self-serving, egotistical, stupid, cheating, insurrectionist bastard. We’re gonna call Mr. President for a second time. WHAT?!
I’m more disappointed in the American people because we know this guy and what he is gonna do and yet people voted for him. Anyway, God bless you, President Jimmy E Carter. You will be sorely missed.
I’m comforted and appalled in equal measure.
Comforted by the knowledge that not so long ago, when I was a teenager, the American people did elect a decent man to the Presidency.
While nobody’s perfectly decent all the time, and I’m sure President Carter made decisions I don’t agree with, there’s a sense of real, genuine authenticity to him.
Appalled, alarmed, truly terrified in a way I didn’t believe possible, at the prospect of what’s coming in just a week. Contrary to President Carter, the next 🤢president🤢 seems genuinely incapable of decency. Whether by nature, nurture or both, he truly seems to not possess certain fundamental human qualities.
Jimmy Carter & Gerry Ford were my two favorites in this episode.
Oh, how intensely we ache for more like President Carter in real-life. And how intensely we ache for this West Wing to become a real and live in 3-D colour thing.
From Jimmy Carter to an Orange Balloon. The USA is really going down the toilet. 🙁
The flush is scheduled 6 days from today.
Dang this is good.
RIP #39
I'm going to go out on a small limb here and say that President Carter looks kinda like Edward the VIII when he smiles.
Gee do you think the incoming convict in chief would be this selfless?
The 47th President could learn a lot from the 39th President
Was this put together as training video for Trump?
No, as further bittersweet reminders for us on how it is supposed to work. You can't create a training video for a person who refuses to open his mind even a millimeter.
It is fascinating to see how far the office of President has fallen since Jimmy Carter was POTUS. Neither Biden nor Trump could even come close to speaking as intelligently, candidly or honestly as President Cater did in this interview.
Let's not speak as if one of them couldn't have come much closer than the other, especially as only one of them gives a damn about the country rather than enriching himself.
I used to think he did so much good post presidency but the more I research, the more it seems he wasn't all that good of a human being
Please share your "research".
Such as?
You must be thinking of the Felon-elect. Carter was an honest man. There is nothing more to be said about him.
Egypt and Israel making peace wasn't up to your standards? Please feel free to keep your opinions to yourself. 😂
@shalashaska9946 'Cause why? Rockefeller and Trilateral connections? Nuclear engineer? Too close to his mom? Lusting in his heart for women he wasn't married to?