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In reply to the discussion: Brilliant observation from Jimmy Carter. [View all]americannightmare
(322 posts)70. No, most Americans, including most Democrats...
wanted to continue their profligate consumption, no matter the cost, and even if they agreed with Carter regarding the philosophical/spiritual aspect of the problem. Sure, one may have voted for Carter, but one wasn't likely to change one's ways, as it were. Virtually no one wanted to hear about conservation and finding meaning and purpose in one's life beyond consumption, even if one agreed on a fundamental level. It could be argued that this is the ultimate paradox of modern human existence.
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Yeah. Consider the source - the bottom of the barrel punching up at him. And NEVER even getting
calimary
Jul 2014
#7
Best DU thread I've read in a while. I went to hear JC speak once, and got his autograph. LOVE.
WinkyDink
Jul 2014
#8
I did not realize that Sam Nunn was a racist. His daughter, Michelle, certainly seems very
japple
Jul 2014
#63
He had principles. More than I can say for some that would bow down to George Bush. nm
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#56
My reference to Bush has nothing to do with you. I was simply saying that I rate
rhett o rick
Jul 2014
#71
I'd argue that subjugating women is the very basic PURPOSE of the Big Three monotheisms.
Arugula Latte
Jul 2014
#51