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A class act. Not the dark side drek that we have tragically, and shockingly de-evolved to.

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A good and great man in his own way.; ahead of his time.

An outstanding leader in his second career.

A man to be honoured now and remembered always.

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Thank you Jonathan Alter!!! As you say, tragically for our world, Jimmy Carter was not listened to. . . but now, when we have an existential threat being inaugurated, maybe we will take note. As someone said, His last gift to us was passing away just before this event occurs - he has set up such a juxtaposition. Transcendent!

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💀💀💀

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗗 𝗝. 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗣

𝗜𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀

“Donald John Trump, the twice-impeached, thrice-indicted 45th President of the United States, died on December 29, 2024, mere weeks before he was set to be sworn in for a catastrophic second term. His death, while tragic for those still entranced by his cult of personality, offers a much-needed reprieve for a nation and world terrorized by his existence. He was 78.” Read more…

https://open.substack.com/pub/patricemersault/p/the-obituary-of-donald-j-trump?r=4d7sow&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

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Jonathan, thank you for sharing your experience with President Carter! For some one who lives by the motto of "to plant trees we will never get to sit under.” now that is a true Christian.

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Sorry for the typos!

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Thank you Jon for these wonderful and piercingly poignant remembrances of Jimmy Carter! Ellen and I are reading every one the moment they come out. Did I ever tell you that we (Sam & Anne, Ellen & me) encountered him on Mt Kilimanjaro and talked with him for 10 minutes prior to so? His son and granddaughter Sarah also. How was climbing Kilimanjaro Sarah?” Response: “It was AWFUL! I hated every second of it!” All the best,

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I think Jimmy Carter definitely had Irish roots from the noble Murphy family. The man could not catch a break, Iran, energy, you name it... his song, Everything is Broken by his fave Bob Dylan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pndhO5DcSI0

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Thanks for this. His vision on energy would have changed the world. From home weatherization to solar to nuclear he was far ahead of his time.

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Buying the book now. Thank you!

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Thank you very kind author I am saving all essays about our most beloved jimmy in preparation for an article on presidential topics to consider. Blessings

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James Earl Carter led a decent and honorable life. He was the best and we will miss him.

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