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[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 25 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I was surprised to learn that Carter deregulated trucking, which devastated wages for truckers, and they never recovered.

[–] OpenStars@startrek.website 10 points 9 months ago

Oh, I never knew that - he was before my time, thanks for sharing that :-).

[–] frezik@midwest.social 2 points 9 months ago

Carter has become something of a sacred cow among progressives. His post-presidency had shown him to be a wonderful human being, but there's lots to criticize about his time in office.