Former POTUS Jimmy Carter Turns 100

[ProfD]

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/10/01/jimmy-carter-100-birthday-what-to-know/75188858007/

 

Former POTUS Carter turned 100 years old on October 1st.

 

POTUS Carter is the oldest living Commander in Chief and only POTUS to reach 100 years old.

 

It has been reported that POTUS Carter wants to live long enough to vote in the election next month.

 

I don't imagine there's much to want upon reaching the century mark.

[Pioneer1]

A lot of older Black people liked him.....especially compared with Ronald Reagan.
I was just a kid and not very interested in politics when he was in office so don't know much about him or his administration.

My favorite U.S. President so far would be Franklin D. Roosevelt....based on the little I know of him.
....yes, even over Abraham Lincoln....my second favorite.....so far.

[ProfD]

Of course, I don't have a *favorite* US POTUS because none of them have been a *friend* to Black people.

 

Every US POTUS has done whatever it took to maintain the system of white supremacy either through benign neglect or policy.

 

[Pioneer1]

49 minutes ago, ProfD said:

Of course, I don't have a *favorite* US POTUS because none of them have been a *friend* to Black people.

 

Every US POTUS has done whatever it took to maintain the system of white supremacy either through benign neglect or policy.

 

I dig what you're saying......
However, I'd take Frankie D over EITHER of the candidates running for office right now.

 

The Black middle class as we know it today (or as we HAD KNOWN IT from the 60s to the early 90s) was built by the policies of Franklin Roosevelt and his anti-poverty programs.
I gotta give him....and especially his wife....credit for that. 

[ProfD]

7 hours ago, Pioneer1 said:

The Black middle class as we know it today (or as we HAD KNOWN IT from the 60s to the early 90s) was built by the policies of Franklin Roosevelt and his anti-poverty programs.
I gotta give him....and especially his wife....credit for that. 

According to what you believe, I can see why you chose FDR as favorite POTUS.

[Pioneer1]

23 hours ago, ProfD said:

According to what you believe, I can see why you chose FDR as favorite POTUS.

I'm still trying to decide how I should take that response.....lol.

1. As an insult, in reference to what I merely "believe".....that may not actually be true.

2. As a dismissal of my statement as one of innocent ignorance and therefor the second half basically amounts to a cyber "smile and pat on the shoulder" as you move on.

or

3. A neutral "Neely Fuller Jr. Style" response, similar to : HE SAID WHAT HE SAID....lol.
 

[ProfD]

4 hours ago, Pioneer1 said:

3. A neutral "Neely Fuller Jr. Style" response, similar to : HE SAID WHAT HE SAID....lol.

Correct. VGQ. You know the dealy-o.

[Pioneer1]

 

Speaking of whom......I hope our big brother is ok.
It's been MONTHS since he's been on air.

You know he's about 95 now.

[ProfD]

1 hour ago, Pioneer1 said:

Speaking of whom......I hope our big brother is ok.
It's been MONTHS since he's been on air.

You know he's about 95 now.

Yep. I'd imagine he's still alive but *retired* now.

[Pioneer1]

5 hours ago, ProfD said:

Yep. I'd imagine he's still alive but *retired* now.

How does a man retire from his Life's Mission?

It would be good to atleast hear his voice briefly to see how he's doing.

[ProfD]

4 hours ago, Pioneer1 said:

How does a man retire from his Life's Mission?

It would be good to atleast hear his voice briefly to see how he's doing.

There comes a time when folks get too old to do regular stuff for themselves. Sitting through a 2-hour radio becomes too much.

 

Many folks drops dead while they're still *working*. Others are forced to tap out for health reasons

 

NF Jr. may have reached that point where he just can't hold a long conversation anymore.

[Pioneer1]

This may be true.
I'm just concerned about our brother anytime I don't hear from him for long periods of time.

Even if he doesn't want to talk or hold a conversation, just letting the people know how he's doing would be satisfactory.

Perhaps Mr.Bobby (aaaaalrighty....well...don't be a stranger) could give updates from time to time to let us know what's up.

 

[ProfD]

3 hours ago, Pioneer1 said:

I'm just concerned about our brother anytime I don't hear from him for long periods of time.

Well, considering that he's closer to the finish line, the next update we get could be the last.