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Monday, May 21, 2007 12:00 AM

Why did Carter back down on Bush?

The Iraq war has damaged our international standing as much as any foreign policy debacle in history, so why did Carter soften his "worst in history" comments? Plus: I'm on MSNBC's "Scarborough Country" tonight.

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  • Wednesday, May 23, 2007 11:16 AM

    See-Saw

    This is not the first time Carter backs down from comments he made about Bush. I was very dissappointed the first time. It made me so mad that I stopped contributing to Habitat for Humanity. I realize that was childish of me. I understand that when you are a figurehead for a charity funded by all types you have to be careful what you say so as not to lose contibutors. Actions that would make me contibute more could end contributions from non like minded individuals. I actually admire Carter for the way he lives his life for the good of others and was very happy when he recieved the Nobel Prize. But I am tired of his see-saw act when it comes to sticking to his guns when commenting on Bush. Bush is the worst president ever and it isn't exactly a secret. I also admire Gore more than ever for telling the truth about Bush. The real problem is the main stream media and the way they make a personal issue out of a political reality. Thank God for the internet.

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