Comment on Why isn’t "Democrats would never get away with this" seen as a problem for the left?”
TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world 1 day agoCarter was a a good person and put forth good policies.
That’s why he’s seen as weak by everyone including democrats/left. Good policy and good actions make everyone feel bad about themselves. Carter also asked Americans to make sacrifices and inconveneince themselves for the greater good… which is a huge political no no. Americans love convenience above all else and gladly sacrifice their children’s happiness for lower taxes and cheaper gas.
Part of what makes Trump so popular is his unhinged assholery makes people feel good because he gives them permission to embrace their shittier selves.
DagwoodIII@piefed.social 1 day ago
Completely forgetting the Iran Crisis.
The hostages were on TV ever night. There was massive pressure on Carter to free them.
Reagan did a back door deal with Iran, and the hostages were released the day he was inaugurated. Then Reagan became Iran’s worst enemy.