jimmy

i've been a fan of president carter's now for some time... his human rights credentials are second to none and aside from being from Plains, GA (and my mom working for him when he was governor), i think the man really blossomed into a fine human being after his tumultuous term as president... 

carter showed his true statesmanship last night in his speech to the democratic national convention.  his truly shining moment came here:

"In repudiating extremism, we need to recommit ourselves to a few common-sense principles that should transcend partisan differences.

First, we cannot enhance our own security if we place in jeopardy what is most precious to us, namely the centrality of human rights in our daily lives and in global affairs.

Second, we cannot maintain our historic self-confidence as a people if we generate public panic.

Third, we cannot do our duty as citizens and patriots if we pursue an agenda that polarizes and divides our country.

Next, we cannot be true to ourselves if we mistreat others.

And finally, in the world at large, we cannot lead if our leaders mislead."

ahhh... if only he had waited another 20 years to run for president...