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JayhawkSD

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25. Sam Nunn was more than a little bit racist.

Thu Jul 10, 2014, 12:00 AM

Jul 2014

But he was a product of his generation and, given the times, less racist than most white men from Georgia. He remains one of the finest legislators our nation has ever known, and I have always wanted him to run for president so that I could vote for him. What the hell, vote? I would campaign for him.

As to Jimmy Carter, I have never known of a man with greater courage and higher ethical standards.

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Brilliant observation from Jimmy Carter. [View all] japple Jul 2014 OP

+100% - n/t mazzarro Jul 2014 #1

He's still eligible for a second term as President. George II Jul 2014 #2

Atheists for Carter! tecelote Jul 2014 #3

Count me in! Only votes I ever cast without holding my nose at all. nt Mnemosyne Jul 2014 #6

Works for me. If we must rehash history, we could do much worse. nt raouldukelives Jul 2014 #45

My vote in a heartbeat. SomeGuyInEagan Jul 2014 #55

Jimmy Carter is a fabulous Triana Jul 2014 #4

Yeah. Consider the source - the bottom of the barrel punching up at him. And NEVER even getting calimary Jul 2014 #7

He had a cool brother too! BobbyBoring Jul 2014 #9

That would be rare. Billy Beer ate through the can. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2014 #14

Really? BobbyBoring Jul 2014 #21

Cans back then were different. So were pull tabs. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2014 #22

OMGawd! littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #28

Recycling lessons. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #29

Damn.... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2014 #31

A new dance maybe? littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #35

Tabs Popping. littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #36

Found this too.... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2014 #23

In my family, we would buy Christmas gifts for all of the kids, CrispyQ Jul 2014 #47

I've got a 6 pack of it! 7962 Jul 2014 #59

^eom littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #27

If I could he would be the first I would invite PumpkinAle Jul 2014 #5

Best DU thread I've read in a while. I went to hear JC speak once, and got his autograph. LOVE. WinkyDink Jul 2014 #8

^eom littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #30

k and r with thanks for this wonderful human being. niyad Jul 2014 #10

First & best president I ever voted for, twice. rickyhall Jul 2014 #11

I like JC, but Cartoonist Jul 2014 #12

I guess you could,...you know,....forgive. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2014 #15

Forgive? Cartoonist Jul 2014 #19

Traditionally, those women were charged with witchcraft. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2014 #20

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #13

Indeed. eom littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #32

Yes, indeed. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #34

Those of us who live in Georgia have the privilege of voting for Jimmy & japple Jul 2014 #16

Sam Nunn was more than a little bit racist. JayhawkSD Jul 2014 #25

I did not realize that Sam Nunn was a racist. His daughter, Michelle, certainly seems very japple Jul 2014 #63

It's been too many years. JayhawkSD Jul 2014 #68

Here's hoping the voters are able to set things right! n/t truedelphi Jul 2014 #58

Thank you for voting for both of them. TNNurse Jul 2014 #60

If you want to establish dual residency in my district, I'll be happy to rent japple Jul 2014 #64

I am fairly sure that is not legal TNNurse Jul 2014 #65

I guess I should have posted the sarcasm smilie. I get in trouble every single japple Jul 2014 #73

He's right, of course, but a little too generous to the "holy teachings." DirkGently Jul 2014 #17

He's Our Best Ex President Ever colsohlibgal Jul 2014 #18

I completely agree. BobTheSubgenius Jul 2014 #24

Great moniker and I love the art. *L* nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #39

K&R. JDPriestly Jul 2014 #26

Thanks for the good news. littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #33

DUer I'd like to meet. littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #37

Bookmark. nt littlemissmartypants Jul 2014 #38

If we'd listened to him back then... americannightmare Jul 2014 #40

I did listen and I rejected Reagan. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #42

and don't forget John Anderson... CTyankee Jul 2014 #44

I had forgotten John Anderson until you reminded me. Enthusiast Jul 2014 #50

Ah, John Anderson ... SomeGuyInEagan Jul 2014 #57

no, there were not. a lot of so-called democrats bought his bs noiretextatique Jul 2014 #54

If He Listened 4Q2u2 Jul 2014 #46

No, most Americans, including most Democrats... americannightmare Jul 2014 #70

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Jul 2014 #41

Thank you, President Carter. democrank Jul 2014 #43

I love Jimmy Carter! stage left Jul 2014 #48

Jimmy Carter, a real Democrat for the People. nm rhett o rick Jul 2014 #49

Yes the Pious 4Q2u2 Jul 2014 #53

He had principles. More than I can say for some that would bow down to George Bush. nm rhett o rick Jul 2014 #56

A lot of those Principles are bashed here on DU regularly 4Q2u2 Jul 2014 #69

My reference to Bush has nothing to do with you. I was simply saying that I rate rhett o rick Jul 2014 #71

Yes 4Q2u2 Jul 2014 #72

I'd argue that subjugating women is the very basic PURPOSE of the Big Three monotheisms. Arugula Latte Jul 2014 #51

Historically they certainly have been used that way. n/t Gormy Cuss Jul 2014 #62

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Jimmeh! AzDar Jul 2014 #61

What Jimmy Carter Iwillnevergiveup Jul 2014 #66

Hello MrMickeysMom Jul 2014 #67