Carter’s inflation began back with the OPEC oil embargo which had two primary causes. The US support of Israel and Nixon pulling back from the Breton Woods convention and letting the dollar and price of gold float.
There should be some real issue that the Republicans can attack. They look silly attacking gas prices at the same time that they are dropping, or employment when there aren’t enough people to fill the jobs.
Yes, the markets are up again because things are so bad. HUH!? Some say the recession will be mild. My finance guy says we had a 3 month recession in 2019 and did you notice? I didn’t!
I actually think the comparison is apt. Just not in the snarky way intended. Both Carter and Biden(so far for current POTUS) had major accomplishments. Carter’s brokering of peace between Egypt and Israel is one of the 20th Century’s great accomplishments. His treaty signed with Panama likely prevented war there (I remember all the right wing gnashing of teeth about that one!!!). Biden’s organizing the coalition to stand up to Russia, for now, has prevented a complete breakdown of international norms.
Major problems exist now (by the way judging actions/events WHILE they occur is a fool’s errand) just as they did under Carter, most were thrust upon them. Problems were addressed, not ignored. Even when it was multiple problems occurring simultaneously.
The early ’70’s to early ’80’s period of “stagflation” spanned the administrations of Nixon through Reagan. JC was one of four presidents who contended with this worldwide economic problem.
The cartoonist merely wishes to tar our current president with economic difficulties experienced during this truly honorable man’s time in office. The control of any president over world economic conditions is limited.
Jimmy Carter is a kind, honorable, intelligent human being. Of course, the conservative magas would denigrate him. They call being kind, honorable, and intelligent weak.
Nice ‘toon, Mike, although at this point I’d say that Biden is far worse than Carter. Jimmy is no doubt smiling because Biden has taken his place as the worst president ever.
Carter tried to lead the way toward renewable energy by having solar panels installed on the White House roof. Reagan was insulted by this and had them removed saying, they were an insult to the Country. Of course Reagan had his political training on Death Valley Days and movies.
Jimmy Carter is recognized worldwide as one of the most upstanding, decent, and honorable Presidents in US history.This was one of the ‘scandals’ fomented by the RWNJs of the time…https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Carter_rabbit_incident
In comparison to Trump, Carter stands as a shining beacon of dignity, strength, integrity, generosity, and decency.
LookingGlass Premium Member 12 months ago
Must be awesome for President Biden to wield so much influence, to cause … world-wide "STAGFLATION!!!
/SHNARK/
brwydave Premium Member 12 months ago
Carter was right on so many things, but being right doesn’t protect you from the Stupids.
Durak Premium Member 12 months ago
You’re not going to win another Pulitzer with weak work like this, Michael. You steal this from Payne?
dnie 12 months ago
Twin$
Olddog1 12 months ago
Carter’s inflation began back with the OPEC oil embargo which had two primary causes. The US support of Israel and Nixon pulling back from the Breton Woods convention and letting the dollar and price of gold float.
FrankErnesto 12 months ago
There should be some real issue that the Republicans can attack. They look silly attacking gas prices at the same time that they are dropping, or employment when there aren’t enough people to fill the jobs.
mourdac Premium Member 12 months ago
Another swing and a miss, Mr. Ramirez. But maybe you’ll get one right one day….
NeedaChuckle Premium Member 12 months ago
Yes, the markets are up again because things are so bad. HUH!? Some say the recession will be mild. My finance guy says we had a 3 month recession in 2019 and did you notice? I didn’t!
quixotic3 12 months ago
Ramirez would gladly trade our republic for cheaper gas.
dandye 12 months ago
Jimmy Carter has made a very good EX President. He was a terrible President.
Havel 12 months ago
I actually think the comparison is apt. Just not in the snarky way intended. Both Carter and Biden(so far for current POTUS) had major accomplishments. Carter’s brokering of peace between Egypt and Israel is one of the 20th Century’s great accomplishments. His treaty signed with Panama likely prevented war there (I remember all the right wing gnashing of teeth about that one!!!). Biden’s organizing the coalition to stand up to Russia, for now, has prevented a complete breakdown of international norms.
Major problems exist now (by the way judging actions/events WHILE they occur is a fool’s errand) just as they did under Carter, most were thrust upon them. Problems were addressed, not ignored. Even when it was multiple problems occurring simultaneously.
s49nav 12 months ago
Carter and Biden were both pretty good at Recession, too.
red6235 12 months ago
Yes they both inherited an American economy nearly destroyed by their predecessors lousy polices.
Radish the wordsmith Premium Member 12 months ago
Fascist banks cranked interest rates up to 18% to dump Carter.
Fascist industries are making record profits to dump Biden.
ChristopherBurns 12 months ago
Pres. Carter is another example of a Democratic president left holding the bag after the Republicans made a mess.
Radish the wordsmith Premium Member 12 months ago
Rep Katie Porter destroys inflation myth. Watch her prove that corporate greed’s driving inflation.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2022/10/18/2129869/-Rep-Katie-Porter-destroys-inflation-myth-Watch-her-prove-that-corporate-greed-s-driving-inflation?utm_campaign=trending
GiantShetlandPony 12 months ago
Likely, it’s the drugs Ramirez is taking.
Beyond that, better to be mistaken with President Carter than the Orange Traitor.
charliekane 12 months ago
The early ’70’s to early ’80’s period of “stagflation” spanned the administrations of Nixon through Reagan. JC was one of four presidents who contended with this worldwide economic problem.
The cartoonist merely wishes to tar our current president with economic difficulties experienced during this truly honorable man’s time in office. The control of any president over world economic conditions is limited.
librarylady59 12 months ago
Jimmy Carter is a kind, honorable, intelligent human being. Of course, the conservative magas would denigrate him. They call being kind, honorable, and intelligent weak.
ElwoodP 12 months ago
Do you remember the question “Who has the biggest boobs in Georgia?” Answer: Ma Carter.
Kracklin Rosie - “Tolo Dan Nan Galad” Premium Member 12 months ago
Nice ‘toon, Mike, although at this point I’d say that Biden is far worse than Carter. Jimmy is no doubt smiling because Biden has taken his place as the worst president ever.
lawguy05 12 months ago
Biden passed Jimmy for worst President a long time ago. Let’s go, Brandon!
RAGs 12 months ago
Carter tried to lead the way toward renewable energy by having solar panels installed on the White House roof. Reagan was insulted by this and had them removed saying, they were an insult to the Country. Of course Reagan had his political training on Death Valley Days and movies.
knutdl 12 months ago
Do Biden like peanuts?
Jack7528 12 months ago
No Jimmy never looked that quite dead inside.
IndyW 12 months ago
This toon is an insult to Carter for Biden is his own kind of idiot.
ColinJames 12 months ago
Jimmy Carter is recognized worldwide as one of the most upstanding, decent, and honorable Presidents in US history.This was one of the ‘scandals’ fomented by the RWNJs of the time…https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Carter_rabbit_incident
In comparison to Trump, Carter stands as a shining beacon of dignity, strength, integrity, generosity, and decency.
ra.peinertjr.md 12 months ago
Jimmy Carter was a good man but an international embarrassment as our President!