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In reply to the discussion: The Obamas are the finest family to inhabit the White House in my entire life [View all]katmondoo
(6,454 posts)32. Jimmy Carter sent Amy to Public School
This was a disaster for her as the daughter of a President with the secret service guarding her. I think she felt out of place and was probably taunted. She said years later how unhappy she was. Carter wanted to look like an everyday ordinary citizen at the cost of his daughters happiness.
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Fresh_Start
Apr 2016
OP
Amy got mean treatment the Obama kids have been mostly spared, that's for sure.
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2016
#7
The Obama girls were home when someone shot the white house with a high powered assault rifle
IronLionZion
Apr 2016
#26
To-do List: 1. Join Democratic Underground; 2. Piss on someone's well–intentioned family post.
NBachers
Apr 2016
#22
Carter is a great man... but thats an unfair comparison and full of hyperbolic bullshit.
phleshdef
May 2016
#78
I also think the Obamas are a wonderful family, love Michelle and the POTUS is a caring Dad
Rhiannon12866
May 2016
#75
It all feels kind of unfair, like Obama is really starting to hit his stride.
phleshdef
May 2016
#79