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BigmanPigman

(52,153 posts)
67. I was 18 in 1980 and my 1st voting experience
Tue May 14, 2024, 06:30 PM
May 2024

was choosing this good man. I sincerely knew he was a man of character and respect. It really was a wake up call that the GOP was pure evil. If Reagun was the best they had to offer then fuck them! I was politically active in my late teens as were most of my friends/roommates in art school in NYC in 1980. We were glad when he was shot. I have I had the GOP on my radar back then. When my grandmom died she still had an invitation to Carter's Inaugural Parties from when she worked to support him. Her neighbors in FL couldn't stand to see her Dem Yard Signs. She loved to piss them off. I guess it is in my DNA.

Vibes for a good passage. Vibes to his loved ones. applegrove May 2024 #1
Godspeed and onethatcares May 2024 #2
A true Christian..................... Lovie777 May 2024 #3
Well, if it is his time, I am just relieved that Biden will be overseeing any STATE funeral plans... hlthe2b May 2024 #4
TSF would probably much rather not give him a state funeral. 😬 ShazzieB May 2024 #26
SickFuck best just STFU about PRESIDENT CARTER! lastlib May 2024 #52
Biden will handle it beautifully. calimary May 2024 #58
A good and kind man who impacted a lot of lives. ProudMNDemocrat May 2024 #5
When it happens, MarineCombatEngineer May 2024 #6
Bless Carter DENVERPOPS May 2024 #20
He served honorably througout his life, MarineCombatEngineer May 2024 #23
He also gave up his naval career to run the family farm after his father died. ShazzieB May 2024 #30
I give you the USS Jimmy Carter, a Seawolf class sub named after him. MarineCombatEngineer May 2024 #37
COOL! ShazzieB May 2024 #47
Hey MCE DENVERPOPS May 2024 #31
Very cool, I've never had the pleasure of talking to a President. MarineCombatEngineer May 2024 #36
When he was running he stayed with my in-laws one night. nolabear May 2024 #49
An incredible privilege indeed. soldierant May 2024 #88
Go gently Mr President. FalloutShelter May 2024 #7
I hate to be this way ITAL May 2024 #8
good. i'm sick of seeing nothing but that pustule. mopinko May 2024 #14
Whether the trial is covered or not, Uncle Joe May 2024 #34
It will present a magnificent contrast between a good man and a fucking monstet malaise May 2024 #39
The first President I have a real memory of senseandsensibility May 2024 #9
Cross gently to your Lord when he calls, and to your beloved Rosalynn... Hekate May 2024 #10
We'll said, Hekate. demosincebirth May 2024 #27
I am a Carter baby... TSExile May 2024 #11
Fair winds and following seas, Mr. President Jerry2144 May 2024 #12
Peace to the Carter family. orange jar May 2024 #13
This makes me sad. greatauntoftriplets May 2024 #15
Peace, Mr President world wide wally May 2024 #16
There are few humans like him. twodogsbarking May 2024 #17
never got the press et tu May 2024 #18
I saw a documentary film about Jimmy Carter some years back. Jeebo May 2024 #19
"The Man From Plains" Codifer May 2024 #24
One last habitat for us all. Marcus IM May 2024 #21
This made me weep. Dem2theMax May 2024 #51
The kindest most decent human being Raine May 2024 #22
That's exactly what my mother said. SergeStorms May 2024 #108
He was far too decent for a dirty job like President ArkansasDemocrat1 May 2024 #25
Especially Reagan and Bush, senior True Blue American May 2024 #92
Peace Mr President Pas-de-Calais May 2024 #28
It's always sad COL Mustard May 2024 #29
Grandson also says "he's do ok" MacKasey May 2024 #32
BRO! Not until at least Nov. 6th and put on a big smile worthy of a poster! Brainfodder May 2024 #33
I'm seriously thinking about decamping from Casa Aviation Pro and making the trip to either D.C. or Plains Aviation Pro May 2024 #35
... spanone May 2024 #38
kicked with tears.. mountain grammy May 2024 #40
Fair wind and following seas. TomSlick May 2024 #41
Could this be a time of his choosing? BaronChocula May 2024 #42
Jimmy does not have to hang on forever. His legacy is made and is great. keithbvadu2 May 2024 #43
Sad but not unexpected Warpy May 2024 #44
Jimmy's going home after a life well lived. patphil May 2024 #45
A life well lived. He won't be forgotten. Bristlecone May 2024 #46
A great human being and leader. byronius May 2024 #48
Jimmy Carter is a national treasure. Initech May 2024 #50
One of the finest people on earth democrank May 2024 #53
The world is better off because of Jimmy, what else could you want? ☮ walkingman May 2024 #54
... littlemissmartypants May 2024 #55
President Jimmy Carter gademocrat7 May 2024 #56
No President before or after has done sellitman May 2024 #57
It has been over 50 years since ThoughtCriminal May 2024 #59
CNN's headline is kind of misleading. bearsfootball516 May 2024 #60
Cross gently MustLoveBeagles May 2024 #61
Tears. Our world will not be the same without him. KPN May 2024 #62
"Bon Voyage" to a very respectable decent man! Emile May 2024 #63
May his journey be peaceful and painless mcar May 2024 #64
peaceful, painless, barbtries May 2024 #65
Ave atque vale. ChazInAz May 2024 #66
I was 18 in 1980 and my 1st voting experience BigmanPigman May 2024 #67
... Demovictory9 May 2024 #68
May Rosalyn be waiting patiently for him RainCaster May 2024 #69
Now cracks a noble heart anamnua May 2024 #70
Jimmy was a servant leader with faith built on a firm foundation; he humbly worked for ancianita May 2024 #71
When the time comes sheshe2 May 2024 #72
I have little to add since everyone has spoken so well. wnylib May 2024 #73
been hearing that for.....years Skittles May 2024 #74
President Carter Ladythatvotesblue May 2024 #75
Proud to have voted for him twice. A good man. OAITW r.2.0 May 2024 #76
And to this day DVRacer May 2024 #77
And he literally saved a Canadian nuclear plant from blowing up in Chalk River applegrove May 2024 #80
An angel will escort a saint into heaven Stinky The Clown May 2024 #78
A good man!! young_at_heart May 2024 #79
He's always been my favorite, smart, hard working, accomplished and compassionate Rhiannon12866 May 2024 #81
President Jimmy Carter has more grace, decency, and character in his pinky than the ENTIRE GOP LetMyPeopleVote May 2024 #82
President Carter has been 'coming to an end' for a year and a half... DemocraticPatriot May 2024 #83
sad... myohmy2 May 2024 #84
I hope his passing is peaceful, painless and surrounded by love CousinIT May 2024 #85
His like will never pass again. AloeVera May 2024 #86
Real honest to God goodness Joinfortmill May 2024 #87
Easily the best ex-president of my life 0rganism May 2024 #89
... William769 May 2024 #90
The Grandson has been saying that for a year. True Blue American May 2024 #91
Such a truly good man... CaptainTruth May 2024 #93
Every moment he is still with us is colorado_ufo May 2024 #94
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2024 #95
Welcome to DU. Swede May 2024 #97
Post removed Post removed May 2024 #98
On your way. Don't you have a check to your orange goon to write? peppertree May 2024 #99
This goon lasted one whole post. Swede May 2024 #106
Good point peppertree May 2024 #107
I was just thinking today of how much better the world would be anamnua May 2024 #96
A second term would have changed the world for the better Kennah May 2024 #100
Reagan's sabotaging Carter's election by holding the hostages until after January 20th was awful. SupportSanity May 2024 #110
My first vote for president was for Jimmy Carter. NH Ethylene May 2024 #101
I'm happy that Carter is coming to the end because he is no longer living, just surviving. elocs May 2024 #102
Carter was definitely the best person out of all the presidents of my lifetime TBF May 2024 #103
I'm a Truman baby Faygo Kid May 2024 #105
Please consider joining the Jimmy Carter Appreciation Society on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/16374217069 mdmc Jun 2024 #111
An exemplary statesman; a phenomenal president throughout the times, peacebuzzard May 2024 #104
Hope he is not in pain agalisgv May 2024 #109
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