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SleeplessinSoCal

(9,123 posts)
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 10:35 PM Nov 2012

Thank you to Jimmy Carter's grandson James Carter 4th

I don't think I've seen it mentioned in some time that it was Jimmy Carter's grandson who introduced the "47%" tape to the world. And with that, undid the retouched Mitt Romney and exposed his true feelings about much of the country.

Plus, its worth mentioning that the GOP ops wanted to portray Obama as "another Carter" from the time he got into office. Instead, Obama was his own man, and Jimmy Carter's grandson came in with the cavalry to save the day and get the word out.

Thank you James Carter 4th. Thank you so much. (and the clever person who turned on the camera).

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/election-2012/jimmy-carter-grandson-james-carter-4th-man-unearthed-mitt-romney-47-percent-americans-dependent-government-video-article-1.1163340

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Thank you to Jimmy Carter's grandson James Carter 4th (Original Post) SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2012 OP
He deserves a ton of thanks. Jennicut Nov 2012 #1
Yes, thank you... JB126 Nov 2012 #2
+10000000 crunch60 Nov 2012 #19
Yes, many thanks to James Carter for his diligence. Zen Democrat Nov 2012 #3
That 47% video was crushing. Third Doctor Nov 2012 #4
so who was the unknown hero that placed that camera? greenman3610 Nov 2012 #5
Don't think we'll know and it's probably best ailsagirl Nov 2012 #14
what lit a fire under him riverwalker Nov 2012 #6
K&R rosesaylavee Nov 2012 #7
1000 Thanks! cheezmaka Nov 2012 #8
yes, thank you. spike91nz Nov 2012 #9
So many people had to see and hear to believe the truth about Willard.... tokenlib Nov 2012 #10
that was the difference maindawg Nov 2012 #11
He's on twitter if you want to send him a message DesertRat Nov 2012 #12
Thanks. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2012 #26
That whole incident was like something out of a movie... ailsagirl Nov 2012 #13
Is that true? LostinRed Nov 2012 #15
Yes. It's true. Hissyspit Nov 2012 #23
Uh, dude save the nation. As in, actual superhero. byronius Nov 2012 #16
Well done... russspeakeasy Nov 2012 #17
Kudos to Nate! nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #18
Oh yes- thank you (nt) Tumbulu Nov 2012 #20
The September surprise proud2BlibKansan Nov 2012 #21
That was a big chink in Rmoney's magic armor Blue Owl Nov 2012 #22
Don't forget David Corn! nsd Nov 2012 #24
Thank you to James Carter IV, and also to the daring house employee who taped the event! DrewFlorida Nov 2012 #25
Super kick! SoapBox Nov 2012 #27
KNR Lucinda Nov 2012 #28
David Corn put it out there for all to see. Lugnut Nov 2012 #29
There wasn't (isn't) a damn thing wrong with his grandpa either. nt DCKit Nov 2012 #30
Your work helped form the turning point in Democratic Party influence on voters. ancianita Nov 2012 #31
K&R! n/t MatthewStLouis Nov 2012 #32

JB126

(165 posts)
2. Yes, thank you...
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 10:46 PM
Nov 2012

and justice has been served for his grandfather's good name that has been crapped on by the right for far too long.

 

crunch60

(1,412 posts)
19. +10000000
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 12:37 AM
Nov 2012

Thank you James Carter, you are a hero to many of us, and you did your wonderful family proud.

riverwalker

(8,694 posts)
6. what lit a fire under him
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 11:12 PM
Nov 2012

was when Romney said "Even Jimmy Carter would have made that call" in reference to President Obama ordering the attack on Bin Laden.
That infuriated me as well.

 

maindawg

(1,151 posts)
11. that was the difference
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 12:05 AM
Nov 2012

we grew up together. Oh we lived many miles apart . but we grew up aware , in the 70s. we knew then what we know now.
so many people never paid attention and then one decided when they had to. but we already knew. we paid attention, all along. America is with us. I like that

DrewFlorida

(1,096 posts)
25. Thank you to James Carter IV, and also to the daring house employee who taped the event!
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 01:28 AM
Nov 2012

Let us not forget the anonymous videographer of the Rmoney fundraiser, great job, great video. He/She risked their job and means of support, and changed the election!

Lugnut

(9,791 posts)
29. David Corn put it out there for all to see.
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 02:53 AM
Nov 2012

I think he deserves a ton of credit for exposing the real Mitt Rmoney.

ancianita

(36,060 posts)
31. Your work helped form the turning point in Democratic Party influence on voters.
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 01:18 PM
Nov 2012

A thousand thanks to you, Mr. Carter, and your waitstaff connection. Glad you knew to give the tapes to David Corn and Mother Jones!

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