Tag: Jimmy Carter

It could be argued that the United States had done a reasonably good job at the task that Jimmy Carter mentions here, up until perhaps 1980.  At that point, the top tax rate went from 70% to 28%, the educational …

We Must “Renew the Foundations of Democracy,” But We’re Failing Miserably Read More »

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Most people improve in character with age; they gain wisdom, become more honest, more generous and less hostile.  Most are able to look at their lives in grander terms, and some come to see humankind as a whole, struggling to …

Jimmy Carter’s Old, But Just as Potent a Force for Compassion as Ever Read More »

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There is still living proof that old, white ex-presidents can be extremely fine human beings; sadly, that’s not going to remain the case forever. Larger version below.

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According to the Writer’s Almanac, it’s the birthday of the man who said, “America did not invent human rights. In a very real way, human rights invented America.” That’s Jimmy Carter, born in Plains, Georgia (1924). This is both so correct …

America and Human Rights Read More »

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A friend from the UK asked for my take on a new Swiss movie on Jimmy Carter’s efforts to reduce the United States’ dependence on oil at the end of the 1970s. He points out, “I am sure it will …

US Policy on Clean Energy – The Road Not Taken? Read More »

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For some reason, I’m always somewhat surprised to read comments about conservation – they’re numerous, and they’re heartfelt. Frequent commentor Dan Conine writes: The first alternative energy project that should always be funded is CONSERVATION. THEN whatever we do, won’t …

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