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The Spectacle Blog
As the pseudonymous Allahpundit just said on Twitter, no good can come of this:
President Jimmy Carter discussed foreign policy issues Tuesday with President Barack Obama’s national security adviser, the Associated Press reported.
National Security Council spokesman Mike Hammer said Carter talked with Tom Donilon about several policy matters.
Tensions between North Korea and South Korea were likely to be among them. North Korea attacked a South Korean island last week, and the U.S. is participating in joint military exercises with South Korea as a show of solidarity. Carter recently visited North Korea to help secure the release of an American prisoner.
Carter had a typically moronic op-ed in the Washington Post last week advocating bilateral negotions with North Korea. Pejman Yousefzedah had a good post Friday on how dumb this idea is. Whatever advice Carter had for Donilon, he should ignore it. In fact, he should not be meeting at all with Carter; even giving the impression that Carter has some influence on the current Administration’s foreign policy is bad for America.
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Karter Jong-Il| 11.30.10 @ 11:51PM
The worst administration meeting with the other worst administration.
psears| 12.1.10 @ 9:25AM
I couldn't have said it better myself!
Alan Brooks| 12.1.10 @ 12:10AM
What I really only despise Nixon for:
1/20/'77
to
1/19/'81
Carter wasn't even progressive, he was smarmy.
Stephen Meier| 12.1.10 @ 12:40AM
As a libertarian... I find nothing American in this Spectator.
Let me know when you are interested in intelligent discussion, bashing Jimmy Carter who might not have been the best president but has been one of the most active ex-presidents when it comes to issues of democratic principles is well some where between retarded and ignorant.
beebop| 12.1.10 @ 5:43AM
Since you seem to have Jimmy's ear, something has always bothered me about Habitat for Humanity so maybe you can help me out?
Why is it that the organization always builds new homes versus rehabilitating older homes in blighted areas? I think the "recycle, repurpose, reuse" issues that Democrats (to their credit) promulgate would be well used here. Think of all of the foreclosed and deserted properties. Any thoughts on that -- versus, say, issues of state that I don't want him any where near .... considering what a great job he did for the people who were held in Iran?
Chris| 12.1.10 @ 10:08AM
Though the military rescue attempt was a disaster, it was actually Carter's talks that secured their freedom even if they weren't released until after Regan had been sworn in. Regan had nothing to do with the hostage release.
George S| 12.1.10 @ 11:00AM
Saying that Carter's talks -- and not Reagan -- influenced the hostage release is like saying the brakes slowed down your car and not the highway patrol cruiser parked on the median. Both technically correct.
ronnie carter| 12.4.10 @ 5:20PM
Some people think it was Reagan's deal with Iran that kept the hostages in prison until after the election. The hostage 'crisis' made Carter look weak and ineffectual, and Reagan benefited to the extent that he won the election.
Note: The hostages were released the day Reagan was inaugurated.
Deniers of this story should remember that Reagan (through VP GHW Bush) oversaw the Iran Contra debacle, where they sold weapons to the terrorist state Iran to get money for their Contra rebel army.
That's the one where 'hero' Ollie North took one for the team and got immunity for confessing his felonious activities.
Oh the memories!
Chris| 12.1.10 @ 10:21AM
Almost forgot. The housing issue you brought up. They do rebuild and rehabilitate older/damaged/destroyed homes. That is what they have done in the Katrina damaged areas. Just the new home builds get more press time or at least they did where I live.
psears| 12.1.10 @ 9:32AM
Carter has been an embarrassment to himself and this country for far too long. He would do everyone a great service by being less "active", especially in the Middle East, where he continues to display the same weak diplomacy skills he showed during his disastrous presidency.
Warrior | 12.1.10 @ 9:43AM
...democratic principles...might not have been the best president...are you serious? He assured the removal of the Shah of Iran then denied him asylum while allowing the religious revolution in Iran. He supported the rise of avowed Marxist and dictator Robert Mugabe above the countries elected Prime Minister. He undermined Somosa in Nicaragua and asisted Marxist Daniel Ortega to assume power ignoring the Somosa's election had been certified. He has assisted and certified the election of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela by monitoring even though there was evidence to the opposite. Jimma without authorization went to North Korea in 1994 and brokered a deal that involved $4 billion in reactors plus oil with assurances that Kim Jung Il would not develop nuclear weapons.
Would you like more evidence? He can build a few house all he wants, it can't hide what he truly is.
JmsA| 12.1.10 @ 2:36PM
Riiiiight! There aren't any more democratic principles like playing kissy kissy with Castro, Chavez, and assorted other tyrants?
museisluse| 12.1.10 @ 1:50AM
@"Stephen"- Go to bed Jimmy, you need to sleep before your post-Metamucil run.
Cris Worth| 12.1.10 @ 6:53AM
Carter is in a state of political nirvana. He is the true Teflon ex-president. He craves the attention and bashing from conservatives bounces right off. He seeks revenge against the American people for 1980 and Israel/American Jews who turned on him during his administration.
Chris| 12.1.10 @ 10:16AM
The man stirs controversy, but he isn't going after attention. And he is fully aware of his actions costing him the 1980 election, so he isn't after revenge either. I actually think he is happier with Habitat for Humanity and trying to negotiate peace everywhere than he was as President.
Pete| 12.1.10 @ 10:29AM
"negotiate peace everywhere" - now that is some idea. He must be the first to think of it otherwise it already would have happened, eh? I hope my next fart smells like flowers, and if I believe it, really really really believe it, it just might happen.
Warrior | 12.1.10 @ 1:45PM
He's not out for attention the way Bill Clinton did not have sex with Monica or Gennifer or Kathleen or Paula...
BigJava| 12.1.10 @ 7:29AM
I suppose Jimmy talked to his daughter before advising the bid O...
Big Java| 12.1.10 @ 7:29AM
er, big O.
Booger | 12.1.10 @ 8:29AM
From the desk of Neville Chamberlain:
To United States President B. Hussein Obama:
Dear President Obama,
I am deeply gratified that you have chosen me to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the current troubles taking place in the Pacific Far East on your behalf. I assure you that I have both great expertise and enormous experience in such matters, and that I have already proffered to the Chinese and North Korean governments terms which will soon bring all hostilities to a close. I am happy to report that both the Chinese and North Korean governments have indicated that they are willing to accept these terms, and upon the implementation of my plan they will consider all questions settled with no need for armed hostilities.
I have assured the Chinese, who seem to be the major players in this matter, that the United States is willing to make certain territorial concessions in order to avoid armed conflicts. The Chinese have indicated pleasure in learning this, and have indicated that they too wish to avoid armed conflict. Thus I have taken the liberty of proceeding with a series of offers on our part, with accompanying guarantees from the Chinese, which should settle this matter once and for all.
First of all, the island province of Taiwan will be returned to the People's Republic of China. The Chinese have long ruled this island, and while there are legitimate grievances on both sides in this case the lesser must bow to the greater. There are, furthermore, a large number of ethnic Chinese on the island of Taiwan, whose welfare is the rightful concern of the People's Republic. Hence it is in the best interest of all parties involved to return Taiwan to the rule of the mainland.
Secondly, the Korean peninsula must be re-unified. Once again, this is a major and non-negotiable demand of the People's Republic of China. I must add that in this matter I have been able to gain major concessions from the Chinese. They agree with our position that Kim Jung Il and his progeny are not the leaders to bring a united Korea into the twenty-first century. They have assured me that once the unification is complete, they will ensure that Kim's dynasty is removed and that more competent leaders will be installed to guide the Korean Peninsula. I believe that we can all agree that this arrangement is for the best for all parties involved. It will avoid the prospect of a devastating war on the peninsula, and will allow the people of North Korea to enjoy a more benevolent set of rulers than they have in the past. It is true that the South Koreans will have to make certain concessions; the Chinese have, however, assured me that they will institute a plan of governance parallel to what they have put in place in Hong Kong, which should be acceptable to the South, especially when the alternative is war.
I have further assured the People's Republic of China that the Yellow Sea will now be considered an exclusive economic and military zone of China by the United States and her allies. The U.S. will refrain from sending any naval elements into the Yellow Sea, and will recognize this exclusive zone when the Chinese delegates place it before the United Nations.
The Spratley Islands, Senkoku Islands, and Guam will all remain issues to be resolved at a later date. While I was not able to reach final agreements in regards to these territories at this time, my Chinese counterpart has assured me that this current round of negotiations has been so successful that he sees no reason we cannot come to an agreement on these issues in the near future. He also assures me that with these concessions the People's Republic feels certain that there will be no need for any armed conflict in the region.
While these concessions may have their detractors back home in the United States, I ask you to consider what price you would pay if you did not come to terms with the Chinese. Would it truly be worth it to shed the blood of American servicemen for people on the other side of the world, whose customs and language are strange to us, and to whom we owe no legal debt? Surely not!
Yes President Obama, I have obtained peace in our time. With this signed document in my hand I have assured that you will not have to face the grim specter of war with the peace-loving people of China. I agree that the price has been high, but when you consider the alternative, no price is too high for peace. I believe you have already indicated that you agree with this assessment, and that you will find this arrangement to be a smashing success. I know this type of diplomacy has always worked well for me in the past.
Your friend and admirer,
U.S. Special Envoy Neville Chamberlain
http://beautifulletters-bls.blogspot.com/
Aqua Buddha| 12.1.10 @ 4:09PM
"The blind lead the blind" ...into the abyss.
Lord have mercy upon us!
chamilia | 12.24.10 @ 2:44AM
Every body know im coming soon like lebrons ring，bruh this lady on hoarders, dont care about the rats living with her.