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wnylib

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73. I know better than to wish that I had the greatness

Fri Jan 10, 2025, 11:31 AM

Jan 2025

of Carter. He is, as you said, unique.

But his life example of doing as much as possible with what he had makes me realize that I could have done more with what I have. So I regret that I didn't and want to do what I can from now on. His life is an inspiration to people at all levels, from all backgrounds.

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Some notes I took during the Carter funeral. [View all] wnylib Jan 2025 OP

Beautiful post! K & R Emile Jan 2025 #1

Yes, thank you for posting. Trueblue1968 Jan 2025 #13

That was Andrew Young, former Atlanta mayor, and U.N. ambassador during Carter's administration. Ocelot II Jan 2025 #2

Sorry. I know the differrence. It was a senior brain fart. wnylib Jan 2025 #47

Oh yes, he was so handsome.. wonderful man mountain grammy Jan 2025 #61

Did you mean Andrew Young (former civil rights advocate with MLK and former UN ambassador?) hlthe2b Jan 2025 #3

He met with my church's youth several years ago. carpetbagger Jan 2025 #17

Yes. I meant Young, not Card. I fixed it. wnylib Jan 2025 #48

Love your writings snowybirdie Jan 2025 #4

Yes, I know the difference. Brain slipped. I have corrected the name. wnylib Jan 2025 #49

Still thought snowybirdie Jan 2025 #50

Very acurate samplegirl Jan 2025 #5

so, Kali Jan 2025 #45

Great summation OP ThePartyThatListens Jan 2025 #6

Loved this. Thank you. yardwork Jan 2025 #7

Thank you! KT2000 Jan 2025 #8

Of course Obama looked solemn... ECL213 Jan 2025 #9

I should have watched but I have boycotted all news since the election. LisaM Jan 2025 #10

IIRC, John Anderson didn't help. soldierant Jan 2025 #66

No, he didn't. LisaM Jan 2025 #67

Alas, I did Mme. Defarge Jan 2025 #82

We all make mistakes, soldierant Jan 2025 #86

I will never Fiddlelady11 Jan 2025 #72

I really hope that the last paragraph you wrote JMCKUSICK Jan 2025 #11

Thanks! I was also wondering where Michelle Obama was LymphocyteLover Jan 2025 #12

Depends? Mme. Defarge Jan 2025 #83

Nice review malaise Jan 2025 #14

I watched it again and it almost looked like he moved his chair forward. Good eye. cksmithy Jan 2025 #26

Yes indeed malaise Jan 2025 #27

Trump couldn't stand being in the second row. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #39

Vulgar and uncouth malaise Jan 2025 #41

He is consistent, I have to give the SOB that. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #44

Interesting TommyT139 Jan 2025 #33

Beautiful reflection. Thank you for sharing. chia Jan 2025 #15

Much appreciation for your post Alice Kramden Jan 2025 #16

Thank you for sharing. FemDemERA Jan 2025 #18

Do you mean Andrew Young, former UN Ambassador? Boomerproud Jan 2025 #19

Yes, I meant Andrew Young. I know the difference. Senior mind blooper. wnylib Jan 2025 #51

To answer your final question: You're doing it right here. TheRickles Jan 2025 #20

thanks for the notes. made me think/imagine orleans Jan 2025 #21

And there will be a mad scramble . . . AverageOldGuy Jan 2025 #25

that's for sure! lol nt orleans Jan 2025 #62

You called it.. homegirl Jan 2025 #65

Like you Carter was my first presidential election & Kennedy my first presidential funeral. CrispyQ Jan 2025 #22

Carter's campaign was not the first election that I voted in. wnylib Jan 2025 #53

The rest of the 'club' may have stuck Obama with the Toddler, Attilatheblond Jan 2025 #58

I thought Obama lost the coin toss. Srkdqltr Jan 2025 #79

Or drew the short straw? Attilatheblond Jan 2025 #80

Fabulous post!! Charging Triceratops Jan 2025 #23

You ask: AverageOldGuy Jan 2025 #24

That is what I was going to post... rasputin1952 Jan 2025 #81

Thanks for sharing your notes and thoughts..lots to think about and remember..such an extraordinary life Deuxcents Jan 2025 #28

That's how I felt during and after the eulogies. wnylib Jan 2025 #55

I am Jewish and have been to many Christian services BonnieJW Jan 2025 #29

I've learned more about my Christian faith after I Ilsa Jan 2025 #76

Thanks blueseas Jan 2025 #30

Video on DU home page TommyT139 Jan 2025 #43

This is a very nice post. My wife and I watched the funeral as well. We were surprised that PatrickforB Jan 2025 #31

He chose the music. TommyT139 Jan 2025 #37

Ah, good observation, Tommy. Imagine is a favorite of ours, as well. PatrickforB Jan 2025 #38

Consider taking the President Carter Challenge... ultralite001 Jan 2025 #32

Excellent post. Thank you. wnylib Jan 2025 #57

How do people of other faiths and atheists feel. Buzz cook Jan 2025 #34

Thank you for this ailsagirl Jan 2025 #35

Thank you for the post MustLoveBeagles Jan 2025 #36

Video is linked on DU home page TommyT139 Jan 2025 #42

Thank you MustLoveBeagles Jan 2025 #59

Great post! Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #40

Must be time for more plastic surgery. N/T Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2025 #68

nice notes Kali Jan 2025 #46

A wonderful summary wnylib! lucca18 Jan 2025 #52

Beautiful summary. yellow dahlia Jan 2025 #54

Regarding you last question, I think you know the answer HereForTheParty Jan 2025 #56

Thank you, wnylib wendyb-NC Jan 2025 #60

Thank you Sequoia Jan 2025 #63

Great reporting on your experience.yeag thank you! we're the same age... and yeah good question, but you and I will not msfiddlestix Jan 2025 #64

Good summary, ty 😁 I didn't see any of it. Meowmee Jan 2025 #69

Great notes! Thank you! ReRe Jan 2025 #70

I heard she had a prior obligation in Hawaii Owens Jan 2025 #74

Don't hold yourself up to Carter. He's a unique being. LakeArenal Jan 2025 #71

I know better than to wish that I had the greatness wnylib Jan 2025 #73

I looked at the Carter funeral as the funeral for the USA. RicROC Jan 2025 #75

A funeral for what was good in the USA, yes, wnylib Jan 2025 #77

I noted the final hymn was Crown Him with Many Crowns. Ilsa Jan 2025 #78

Yes, I noticed that, too. Having grown up in a Protestant denomination, wnylib Jan 2025 #85

Thank you for the excellent notes... rasputin1952 Jan 2025 #84