I have an obituary for Jimmy Carter with Time in which I hit all the standard points: Carter was the true Great Deregulator who played an important role in laying the foundation for American prosperity over the next quarter century.
Nice essay. In terms of foreign policy, the failure to rescue the hostages in Iran stands out, of course, but Carter also 1) did not get them killed; and 2) initiated the Carter Doctrine, including the development of the Rapid Deployment Force, stating the US policy to defend our interests in the Persian Gulf region, something all Presidents since have followed.
I'm less a fan of the Carter Doctrine -- given the subsequent military entanglements in the region -- but it's offset imo by his good policies in the Caribbean (and the transformation of South Florida).
I understand. I just meant that more "conservative" presidents after him followed suit - literally every one since Carter has deployed troops to the Gulf region for various conflicts. So, as you argue, his presidency presents more continuity with current policies than is often portrayed.
Nice essay. In terms of foreign policy, the failure to rescue the hostages in Iran stands out, of course, but Carter also 1) did not get them killed; and 2) initiated the Carter Doctrine, including the development of the Rapid Deployment Force, stating the US policy to defend our interests in the Persian Gulf region, something all Presidents since have followed.
I'm less a fan of the Carter Doctrine -- given the subsequent military entanglements in the region -- but it's offset imo by his good policies in the Caribbean (and the transformation of South Florida).
I understand. I just meant that more "conservative" presidents after him followed suit - literally every one since Carter has deployed troops to the Gulf region for various conflicts. So, as you argue, his presidency presents more continuity with current policies than is often portrayed.
💀 THE OBITUARY OF DONALD J. TRUMP
In Stark Contrast to Jimmy Carter, a Life of Corruption, Cruelty, and Chaos
https://open.substack.com/pub/patricemersault/p/the-obituary-of-donald-j-trump?r=4d7sow&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false