Jimmy Carter Speaks Out - Then Retreats

Jimmy Carter decided to take a jab at President Bush and his policies a little bit ago. That's fine. That's what Freedom of Speech is all about. However, I do have a problem with is "apology". First off, man up Jimmy. If you say something and mean it, say it and stand by it. Don't offer some half assed apology that's meant to appease people who get pissed at your comments. Let's take a look at what was said:

“I think as far as the adverse impact on the nation around the world, this administration has been the worst in history.”

Pretty direct if you ask me. But then let's look at his half assed "apology"

"They were maybe careless or misinterpreted." He said he “certainly was not talking personally about any president.”

“I think they were, yes, because they were interpreted as comparing this whole administration to all other administrations."

Jimmy, let's cut the bullshit here shall we? You were personally talking about Bush and you used the words "this administration has been the worst in history", yet you think they were "interpreted" to be comparing administrations to all others? You used those EXACT words.

But then again, if you want to compare administrations, let's do that shall we? You gave away the Panama canal which robbed American merchants of millions in saved dollars. You appeased the Iranians during the US embassy situation, and when you authorized a raid, it went disastrously. Inflation was through the roof. The prime rate was at 21.5%, the highest for ANY President ever. Shall I go on?

There's a reason you were slaughtered in the 1980 election Jimmy. There's a reason the Iranians released the hostages the DAY that Ronald Reagan took office. They knew Reagan wasn't messing around and would do more then your lame duck policies ever would. That's not to say that President Bush is perfect. He's not by any stretch of the imagination, but if you're going to criticize, at least have some credibility behind your words.

Travis
travis@rightwinglunatic.com