Last night, a video tribute to Jimmy Carter was played and the ex-president was allowed to wave from the podium. He was "acknowledged," but not allowed to speak. What gives? The Democratic Dogcatcher from Podunk, Iowa was given 3 minutes, but not Jimmy Carter?
I was looking forward to hear what Jimmy Carter had to say. I was a "radical activist" college student when Carter was President and was opposed to many of the "conservative" policies he carried out. When Ted Kennedy dared to challenge his re-nomination, I was a Kennedy supporter, though not active with the Party. (Well, not active with THIS party.)
But I have come to regard him as the best ex-President of my lifetime. And compared to the other Democratic ex-president, a man of humility, integrity and personal courage.
UPDATED: with additional information acquired via Google!
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