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bucolic_frolic

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1. Carter was basically accused of moralizing over irrelevancies at the time

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Mon Dec 30, 2024, 09:57 PM

Dec 30

I see him in some ways as a throwback to the late or even pre-war 1800s, expecting Americans would revel in 'doing good'. It is amazing how this moment has surfaced as Trump prepares to retake office. There could not be a starker contrast for Trump's demeanor, character, or methodology than President Carter and his 'malaise' speech.

I was in a bar drinking beer when he gave the speech. There were TVs on the wall, even back then. The patrons either ignored or ridiculed the speech, just like they ignored the lessons of 2017-2021 during this campaign year, 2024.

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Reconsidering Jimmy Carter's 'malaise speech' in 2024 - Deadline - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Dec 30 OP

Carter was basically accused of moralizing over irrelevancies at the time bucolic_frolic Dec 30 #1

Well said. That's one more reason why it's appropriate that we are remembering the lessons of President Carter today. Rhiannon12866 Dec 30 #2