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Jimmy Carter Was the Most Successful Conservative President of the Last Five Decades


Published on 2024-12-29 17:00:40 - Time
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  • Common conceptions of Carter are all wrong because they don't acknowledge a crucial reality: he was a conservative.

The article from Time magazine discusses how former President Jimmy Carter, often remembered for his post-presidential humanitarian work, was actually quite conservative during his presidency. Despite his image as a progressive figure, Carter implemented policies that aligned with conservative principles, such as deregulation, reducing the federal workforce, and promoting energy conservation through market mechanisms rather than government mandates. His administration saw the deregulation of the airline, trucking, and railroad industries, which were significant moves towards free-market economics. Carter also took a hard line on issues like welfare reform, pushing for work requirements, and he was notably tough on crime, supporting the death penalty and opposing gun control. His foreign policy, while often seen as dovish, included a strong stance against the Soviet Union, evidenced by his boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics and his doctrine to counter Soviet influence in the Persian Gulf. This portrayal challenges the common narrative of Carter as a liberal icon, highlighting his pragmatic and sometimes conservative governance.

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[ https://time.com/6338234/jimmy-carter-conservative-president/ ]