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Rhiannon12866

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4. Well then, I'll refer to a president that I knew in my lifetime - Jimmy Carter

Reply to rampartd (Reply #3)

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 12:51 AM

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When Jimmy Carter took office, he publicly swore to always tell the truth. So for his entire term of office, the media closely examined every statement he made, looking for some hint of untruth. So what happened???

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"we can take them at their word" is not something that i can say about any living person rampartd Wednesday #1

Same here! Given that we started with George Washington and "Honest Abe," how did we end up with liars?? Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #2

"honest abe " was a campaign slogan rampartd Wednesday #3

Well then, I'll refer to a president that I knew in my lifetime - Jimmy Carter Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #4

from jimmy carter to present is like evolution turned upside down. rampartd Wednesday #5

Congratulations! And same here! But then I've been here since early 2003 Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #6

You know who does know what he's talking about? Malcolm Nance. soldierant Wednesday #7

Thanks for the reminder, I've been trying to keep up with his informative videos. He really does know what's going on! Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #8