
If you were a former president of the United States of America, would you be doing an interview on a liberal, independent news program that airs on, amongst other things, public access and college radio stations?
Should be able to get a better gig having once occupied the White House, dontcha think?
Well, if your name is Jimmy Carter, and you had already sold your soul by giving an interview to the terrorist television network Al-Jazeera back in January, how much lower could you go? (Update: Please see Charles Johnson's answer!)
Such must have been the presidential thinking on September 10th when Carter sat down with Democracy Now's Amy Goodman to continue his anti-Israel rants unfettered by an impartial journalist who might challenge his disgraceful views. Here are some of the lowlights (h/t Tim Graham):
Americans don't want to know and many Israelis don't want to know what is going on inside Palestine. It's a terrible human rights persecution that far transcends what any outsider would imagine. And there are powerful political forces in America that prevent any objective analysis of the problem in the Holy Land. I think it's accurate to say that not a single member of Congress with whom I'm familiar would possibly speak out and call for Israel to withdraw to their legal boundaries or to publicize the plight of the Palestinians or even to call publicly and repeatedly for good faith peace talks. There hasn't been a day of peace talks now in more than seven years. So this is a taboo subject. And I would say that if any member of Congress did speak out, as I've just described, they would probably not be back in the Congress the next term.
What a farce. Of course, Goodman didn't challenge Carter about any of these views. But that was likely the point as the former president continued debasing Israel and any Americans that support her:
Well, there's an inherent commitment in America, which I share as a Christian, of a deep commitment to make sure that Israel is safe and that Israel is free and that they can seek for peace. So there's a strong inclination for all of us to support Israel's continued existence in peace. And that is added onto by the very effective work of the American Israeli group called AIPAC, which is performing its completely legitimate task of convincing Americans to support the policies of the Israeli government. And AIPAC is not dedicated to peace. They're dedicated to inducing the maximum support in America, in the White House, in the Congress and in the public media, for whatever policies the Israeli government has at a particular time. And they're extremely effective.
Yet, the best was still to come when Goodman asked the former president for his views on George W. Bush:
I admire him in many ways. And I've never criticized an incumbent president. I've criticized sometimes the policies of presidents, first President Bush and President Reagan and President Clinton and President Bush. But I have never criticized a president.
What? He's never criticized an incumbent president? Really?
Wouldn't a real journalist at this moment have pointed out to the former president statements he made back in May about Bush being "the worst in history" when it comes to foreign policy as reported by the Associated Press?
Hey, Amy, did you forget this quote of Carter's from an interview given to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: "I think as far as the adverse impact on the nation around the world, this administration has been the worst in history."
Did you also forget what historian Douglas Brinkley said about Carter's words at the time:
"This is the most forceful denunciation President Carter has ever made about an American president...When you call somebody the worst president, that's volatile. Those are fighting words."
Wouldn't a real journalist have brought this up, or did Carter know given Goodman's far-left political leaning she wouldn't, and that's why he gave her this interview?
Or, am I just being too darned cynical for my own good?
You decide.
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Gives new meaning...
September 18, 2007 - 09:23 ET by heldmyw...nay, redefines the word "peurile".
Jimmy Peurile Carter
The worst President in American History holding forth his inane , nearly insane delusions...
Jimmah. Go back to swinging a hammer.
And shut up.
Peanut farmer
September 18, 2007 - 09:45 ET by geminicontenderThat's what Carter is and that is what he should have remained. His words are useless. Only the 'hippies' of today would listen to him. He needs to go back and dig in his dirt.
The GOD of Abraham
September 18, 2007 - 14:38 ET by PAPA LA PROUD AMERICAN
Isn't it about time the GOD of Abraham smite this cockroach. This creep is an afront to the entire human race, oh except the enemys of Isreal. I don't know but if I were in the secret service and assigned to protect him, I'd have to decline or quit, because I would never put my life on the line for him.
I guess this religious guy Carter never read this...
September 18, 2007 - 14:42 ET by vrwc13Genesis 12
The Call of Abram 1 The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you.
2 "I will make you into a great nation
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing.
3 I will bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth
will be blessed through you."
Jimmy Carter is a disgrace to the office
September 18, 2007 - 09:46 ET by RJNot only because he was ineffective as President, but because of his constant meddling in world affairs and his coddling of leftist regimes.
If a conservative ex-President were to behave the same way, does anyone believe the media would give the same wink and nod they give to Jimmah?
"a terrible human rights
September 18, 2007 - 09:53 ET by blingbling65"a terrible human rights persecution" Are you saying this is NOT the reality in Palestine? It's all a lie and things are going great over there, right? Come on you want us to stop believing our own eyes and ears? I just read a study that said liberal's are smarter then conservatives for one reason, because their willingness to engage in critical thinking about new idea's. At first glance I dismissed the finding of this study as rubbish, but after listening to you try and blindly ignore reality makes me think the study might have some merit.
"there are powerful political forces in America that prevent any objective analysis of the problem in the Holy Land"
Carter just called you a "powerful political force" kudos to you.
Bling
September 18, 2007 - 10:08 ET by Noel SheppardBling,
Do you think Carter was providing an "objective analysis of the problem in the Holy Land" by blaming everything on Israel, and not ascribing one iota of responsibility to Palestinians, Hamas, Hezbullah, or Yasser Arafat walking away from Camp David in 2000 only to begin the Al-Aqsa Intifada?
In reality, it is Carter and his anti-Semitic ilk that are the "powerful political forces in America that prevent any objective analysis of the problem in the Holy Land." And, your inability to see this quite trumps any absurd study's findings that liberals are smarter than conservatives. In fact, it makes it laughable.
Thank you for the much-needed chuckle on a Tuesday morning. Please don't be a stranger, for contrary to conventional liberal wisdom, we conservatives love a good joke. Tata. ns
Noel
September 18, 2007 - 10:20 ET by American InfidelI believe that Bling has proved the opposite of the theory true. His vicious anti-Semitism blinds him to what Hamas and Fatah have been doing these past few months. Nothing like one group of terrorists throwing off another from tall buildings.
We've finally given liberals a war against fundamentalism, and they don't want to fight it. They would, except it would put them on the same side as the United States. Ann Coulter
go get your money back...
September 18, 2007 - 11:25 ET by wizardjrblingbling65, try these actual facts:
1. Palestine is actually mostly Jodan and Syria (today), not Israel (see any map of Palestine of 2,000 years ago and as of 1947 for instance)
2. The Arabs have kept the Palestinians retched as a red herring and excuse for attacks against Israel
3. The Arabs could have absorbed the 'Palestinians' easily, in comfort, at any time since 1948 but the Arabs look down on the Paletinians as worse than animals (their words, not mine)
4. Arabs like Yassr Arafat stole tens of millions of dollars sent to uplift the Palestinians for their own bank accounts that was sent by the US and others
I would suggest that you go back to whatever schools you attended and ask for your money back. It is obvious you were terribly mis-taught by an entire parade of leftist, anti-Jewish, pro murdering-Arab, graduates of the Jimmy Carter school of lunacy. I feel sorry for you and your delusions.
Most Assinine Statement Award
September 18, 2007 - 11:30 ET by Sergeant ROCK... because their willingness to engage in critical thinking about new idea's.
WHAT?! lol! That's why they oppose 'school vouchers', for example? Give me a break!! They only engage in 'new' ideas when they are their own and when it involves MORE government!!
That's one of the stupidest comments yet on this board.
Nekama's Troll Hammer (from LGF)
September 18, 2007 - 12:07 ET by Mr. KafirBling, this is for you sweetie:
Kafir, You did send this in
September 18, 2007 - 12:18 ET by bassndudeKafir, You did send this in a message dident you?
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Negative.
September 18, 2007 - 13:12 ET by Mr. KafirBut if you want to, feel free.
Great post... The answer
September 18, 2007 - 14:58 ET by TruthMongerGreat post...
The answer to your question is that hate is a form of love...
When we hate someone we have two choices...to do the right thing about it, or the wrong thing...
Jesus recommends forgiveness...
Satan does not...
Superb post Mr Kafir. Tip
September 18, 2007 - 13:45 ET by stratmanSuperb post Mr Kafir.
Tip of the hat to whomever wrote this at LGF.
Killing them with kindness isn't working. Time to get scrappy with the Donkeys.
Kafir, this is probably biologically impossible, but.....
September 18, 2007 - 12:45 ET by Fidel SarcastroI want to have your babies.
The most radical revolutionary will become a conservative the day after the revolution.
Hannah Arendt
The Mr. in Mr. Kafir is in fact a fact.
September 18, 2007 - 13:14 ET by Mr. KafirBut I don't deserve the credit, I got it from LGF (littlegreenfootballs.com)
Mr. Kafir, that was an outstanding find.
September 18, 2007 - 15:56 ET by Dave RMy favorite line was, "Why do Arab soldiers make the French look like super heroes?"
LOL-I'll have to remember that one.
When I'm president, privatization is off the table because it's not the answer to anything.-Hillary Rodham, September 3, 2007 AARP Legislative Conference.
Bling...
September 18, 2007 - 12:27 ET by Clear thinkerI'm going to assume you can read.
To get an idea of the mindset of the Arabs in the Mid-East I suggest you read a book published in 1984, and written by Leon Uris. The name of the book is "The Haj". The main characters are fiction, but the history is accurate and the leaders of the time are accurate. What this story points out is...
1. Islam is used for controlling people.
2. Hatred is the tool of choice for controlling them.
The only leaders in that area that want PEACE are Jews!
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Ba-da-bling.. ba-da-bang..
September 18, 2007 - 12:29 ET by Sergeant ROCKBa-da-bling.. ba-da-bang..
For bling
September 18, 2007 - 20:02 ET by UnsaneLiberals critically think about new ideas? So, they actually consider new ideas like: the flat tax, school vouchers/choice (h/t to a poster above, I can't remember his name), the privatization of social security, not running to the government as the panacea for EVERYTHING imaginable?
And let's face it: the Left liked Israel until it became clear they would (gasp!) succeed. Liberals HATE success and believe it must be punished early and often. (Bet you and your fellow Leftists don't critically think about THAT.) Hence their intense anti-Semitism, as voiced by Carter.
And, if you and your fellow Leftists are so much smarter than conservatives, why engage in chickensh!t tactics like drive-by postings? I'll answer for you...because you KNOW you can't win. That's not exactly the workings of a superior intellect.
Res tantum valet quantum vendi potest.
Fire side chats, wearing a
September 18, 2007 - 09:56 ET by bassndudeFire side chats, wearing a sweater in the White House. All the while, the misery index went up with the interest rates. I bought a new CJ5 Jeep in 1979, while stationed at Ft. Campbell. Interest rate was 18%! I had been out of the states for a little more than 2 years, came home, and BAM! Carterville delux! I could go on.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Thanks for the memories!
September 18, 2007 - 20:27 ET by Conservative_in_mass.Bass:
I used to miss most of those inspiring "fireside chats" because I was busy with my second full time job to make sure I could pay for both a house 14%) and a car 17%, I think).
Oh and spend any free time in gas lines...
ahh the good ol days...
The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. ~ Unknown
Hey Jimmy
September 18, 2007 - 10:06 ET by LCT688Hey Jimmy your buddies in Hamas now control all of the Gaza strip. Please tell us how the people there now live so much better now that Hamas's continued attacks on Israel have led them to cut off the water and electricity they need to have a functioning society?
"A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master and deserves one."
Alexander Hamilton
Karter is delusional
September 18, 2007 - 10:08 ET by Sergeant ROCKAnd I've never criticized an incumbent president.
Karter is delusional (and a liar) and should be examined by a psychologist as part of a treatment program.
Where are his liberal apologists from this board?
The anti-Semite
September 18, 2007 - 10:21 ET by American Infidelis a few comments above...
We've finally given liberals a war against fundamentalism, and they don't want to fight it. They would, except it would put them on the same side as the United States. Ann Coulter
...and call for Israel to withdraw to their legal boundaries...
September 18, 2007 - 10:32 ET by vrwc13Jimmah, you mean these boundries?
Men stumble over the truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened. -Winston Churchill.
senility
September 18, 2007 - 10:54 ET by iveseenitallCarter--- ignorance,cowardice, and failure when younger, now complete senility. Please go away, Jimmy, you stinking "liberal".
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
Karter vs O'Reilly
September 18, 2007 - 11:01 ET by Sergeant ROCKI would love to see that happen! But it won't. He'll just continue to blather non-stop, unchallenged, with the help of his apologists in the MSM - foreign and domestic.
just a bitter old man
September 18, 2007 - 11:33 ET by wizardjrJimmy the Geek should be looked on with pity. His legacy was a totally failed presidency - worst economy, worst international relations results, etc., etc. For all of Clinton's faults, his presidency is head and shoulders above the peanut farmer. I'd take any of the last four presidents in a heartbeat over Jimmy the Geek, and he knows down in his heart that most of America feels that way. Very galling, I'm sure.
Wishing Carter a painful death
September 18, 2007 - 12:04 ET by Mr. KafirAnd when his is taking his dirt nap, I will be more than happy to piss on his grave. Until then, may the fleas of a 1000 camels infest his armpits. May he have a stroke so he cannot utter another word against the Jewish people. May boils appear on his tongue everytime he has an anti-semitic thought.
Mr. Kafir (The true Ambassador for Judaism).
Mr. Kafir... I would have
September 18, 2007 - 12:10 ET by Clear thinkerMr. Kafir...
I would have preferred that Jimmy had gotten eaten by that mad rabbit.
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Mr Kafir: Well done on
September 18, 2007 - 20:25 ET by Conservative_in_mass.Mr Kafir:
Well done on the posts, sir. My sincere compliments.
The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. ~ Unknown
Payday!
September 18, 2007 - 12:16 ET by sembyHow else does Carter get money to support his pathetic presidential library.
He's in bed with those who hate Israel!
On Carter
September 18, 2007 - 21:07 ET by UnsaneYou know, I visited his Presidential Library (I do want to hit them all eventually) some years ago. It only confirmed my view of him as a foreign policy dunce, and even to this day you CANNOT mention his name in my parent's home without inviting invective.
But I never thought of him as truly a rotten human being (being incompetent doesn't make you a bad person) until he came out with that anti-Semitic diatribe of a book. Worse, he continues to gleefully dig an ever deeper hole for himself.
My outlook on him has changed: from that of an incompetent President to an all-around bad guy, period. I am starting to regret visiting his Library.
Res tantum valet quantum vendi potest.
It's OK Unsane
September 18, 2007 - 21:15 ET by Cool ArrowO ne can look at visiting the Holocaust Memorial without praising Hitler.
Think of the Carter Library as an example of something we must never let happen again.
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
Jihad Jimmy.
September 18, 2007 - 16:10 ET by Dave RI have grown tired of making apologies for the continued embarrassment to my home state the 39th president has become.
This bitter, senile and demented old man, who calls himself a Christian (and I have sincere doubts about this) and once taught sunday-school at the church I was a member of at the time, needs to just go away.
I implore any members of the Carter family who may be reading this to please, please consider the hideous embarrassment this mentally-challenged man has become to your family, our shared home state, and to this entire nation.
If you truly care about the man, then please assist him in putting a sock in it, before he does any more damage.
When I'm president, privatization is off the table because it's not the answer to anything.-Hillary Rodham, September 3, 2007 AARP Legislative Conference.
Worst. President.
September 18, 2007 - 23:56 ET by fitzfongWorst. President. Ever.
This bitter, arrogant embarrassment of a man would have been one of history's footnotes if he hadn't realized the capital that comes with MSM worship. He may have rehabilitated his shameful reputation with the socialists in the media and the anti-Semitic Eurotrash. Fortunately, he hasn't and won't fool the rest of us. Jimmy Carter is a stain on humanity.
}}---> Makes you wonder fitz
September 19, 2007 - 00:06 ET by Cool ArrowWhy didn't he spend the rest of his days swinging a hammer for Habitat?
We might have forgiven him over time for his gullibility.
But he knows spouting his hatred of Jews will get us riled every time.
May the day never come we join him in his antisemitism.
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
Jimmy Carter
September 19, 2007 - 00:24 ET by Cool ArrowPlease read this slowly Jimmy so you can understand it.
"Palestinian" and "Refugee camps" deserve separate treatment.
Jimmy, please tell me what the heck is a "Palestinian". If they were Arabs, don't you think they'd be easily assimilated into Arab countries?
Jimmy, these "Palestinians" gladly chose to evacuate Jerusalem to enjoy a vantage point from which they could watch Israel die at the hands of their Arab "heroes". You now demand Israel welcome them back inside their borders? Stop being a fool.
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
"Palestinian". The term
September 19, 2007 - 09:42 ET by vrwc13"Palestinian".
The term "Palestine" derives from the word Philistine. The name was given to the non-Semitic ethnic group, originating from Southern Greece, closely related to early Mycenaean civilization.[3] Inhabiting a smaller area on the southern coast called Philistia, whose borders approximate the modern Gaza Strip, Philistia comprised a confederation of five city states: Gaza, Ashkelon, Ashdod on the coast and Ekron, and Gath inland.[4] Wiki
...so the original "Palestinians" were Greek!
vrwc...that is only one of
September 19, 2007 - 09:54 ET by bassndudevrwc...that is only one of the thoughts of the where the Philistines came from. The Egyptian pharaohs discribe them as the "Sea Peoples", causing no end of problems for Egypt along the borders by the sea. Nobody really knows who the Philistines were or where they came from, nor do they know where they went or what happned to them.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
right Bass..the article goes on to say...
September 19, 2007 - 10:06 ET by vrwc13Egyptian texts of the temple at Medinet Habu, record a people called the P-r-s-t (conventionally Peleset), one of the Sea Peoples who invaded Egypt in Ramesses III's reign. This is considered very likely to be a reference to the Philistines. The Hebrew name Peleshet (Hebrew: פלשת Pəléshseth), usually translated as Philistia in English, is used in the Bible to denote their southern coastal region.
The Assyrian emperor Sargon II called the region the Palashtu in his Annals. By the time of Assyrian rule in 722 BCE, the Philistines had become "part and parcel of the local population,"[5] [6] and prospered under Assyrian rule during the seventh century despite occasional rebellions against their overlords.[4] In 604 BCE, when Chaldean troops commanded by the Babylonian empire carried off significant numbers of the population into slavery, the distinctly Philistine character of the coastal cities ceased to exist,[5][7] and the history of the Philistine people effectively ended.[4]