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Meredith's avatar

Beautifully written about a truly remarkable human being, who is the inspiration our people need, thank you

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BARRY GANDER's avatar

Thank you for your kind comment. I know his replacement is waiting in the wings...America just has to find them!

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Teri's avatar

"Beautifully written" were the first two words I was going to post. As an agnostic, Jimmy & Roslyn lived their faith every day. What wonderful lives that had of giving and doing for others. Happy they are reunited.

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Craig Ewing's avatar

Sometimes, the greatest acts of noble courage are subtle and quiet. Jimmy Carter knew this, perhaps without even being conscious of it. He did what he believed in and the world followed - not always during his time, but it followed just the same.

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BARRY GANDER's avatar

Exactly right. It took a while, but we caught up with him.

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Misty Hook's avatar

This was an absolutely beautiful tribute to a wonderful man. I hope that we'll see the likes of him again. I'm not sure we will. Regardless, I'm grateful for his goodness and leadership. RIP, President Carter.

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BARRY GANDER's avatar

Yes, he did not receive all the gratitude he should have at the time, but he set the standard for values-in-life...

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Open Letters by Mersault's avatar

On Inauguration Day, the flags will hang at half-staff—not just to honor the passing of Jimmy Carter, but to mourn the execution of democracy, slaughtered by MAGA zealots and a Republican Party that betrayed American ideals on the altar of authoritarian power. 🇺🇸💀

https://substack.com/@patricemersault?utm_source=user-menu

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Stephen McPherson's avatar

Such a great man, but modest. Well done Barry!

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BARRY GANDER's avatar

Thank you, Steve! He gives us hope for better things to come...

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Nightmaher's avatar

Again a beautiful tribute Barry. Thank You!

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BARRY GANDER's avatar

Thank you very much! A pleasure.

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Peter Schmitt's avatar

Barry, did you mean to say 'Stars and Stripes' in the last sentence of the second paragraph? Feel free to delete this post if you wish.

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BARRY GANDER's avatar

Yes, thank you! I was getting ahead of myself, with the planned conquest of the USA and all... LOL

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