Why in the world would anyone ever want to buy a Jimmy Carter 'love letter' from 1983???! (valued at $500000-750000)

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6 years ago 05/29/2017 12:29am EDT

Fortunately, it didn't sell at auction.

The correspondence was billed as a "long-lost love letter" to Betty "Jinx" Poindexter Drake, a Georgia socialite, who worked on Carter's presidential campaigns.
In it, Carter pines: "I never was at my best with you in a crowd, & I've also felt frustrated that we haven't had any chance to continue our old intimacy the past few times we've seen each other. Just wait until the next time! Best wishes for a wonderful 1984. I hope to see you often. Love, Jimmy."

The auction house estimated the Carter love letter was worth between $500,000 and $750,000. But it will go back into its dusty box unloved -- and without a single bid.

http://nypost.com/2017/05/27/no-one-wanted-to-buy-this-jimmy-carter-love-letter-at-auction/

6 years ago 05/29/2017 4:51am EDT

re: Utterly useless memorabilia

Meh. A former USA's worst living ex-president. Who cares?

6 years ago 05/29/2017 6:54am EDT

re: Utterly useless memorabilia

An interesting letter from Eisenhower sold for $250 on ebay, from his Columbia University days.

5 years ago 05/20/2018 5:35am EDT

re: Utterly useless memorabilia

He gave a nice commencement speech at Liberty University just now.

Carter noted that he was "somewhat surprised" to get the invitation, noting that he has long received letters from Liberty students disagreeing with his policies, but said that shared religious values can help people "come together as friends."

Cartergave a faith-based message to the new graduates before receiving an honorary doctorate from the school.

Carter praised the school’s online program, noting that it allows minorities and underprivileged students to get a college education at an affordable price.

Carter said he lived during the two most difficult times the country had ever faced: the Great Depression and World War II. Carter quoted one of his favorite teachers, saying that Americans must stick to their principles when times get hard.
He also addressed sexual assault in the military, human rights issues, and nuclear war.
Carter said when first asked years ago what the greatest issue facing the 21st Century would be, he originally said wealth disparity. Now, he says inequality of women is the greatest issue in the world. Carter said the solution to social justice issues is to get the Church more involved.

Carter was also critical of the United Nations, noting the organization has “failed” to protect and promote human rights.

Carter concluded by encouraging peace across the globe, arguing that the United States should not be so quick to “fight our enemies” in battles of war.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson was also in attendance, delivering the commencement address for the university’s first graduation for the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Carson received an Honorary Doctorate of Science degree from the school.

5 years ago 05/20/2018 5:42am EDT

re: Jerry F

That's peanuts for such a rare piece of memorabilia.

5 years ago 05/20/2018 10:58pm EDT

re: Utterly useless memorabilia

Indeed, much better than a most-qualified-ever yet failed presidential candidate, speaking at wejo's alma mater.

“You will make mistakes in life. You will even fail. It happens to all of us, no matter how qualified or capable we are — take it from me.”

Hillary’s inspiring message to the young graduates: Blame everyone else for your failures.

Fortunately, she'll be with us at every step in taking back USA in 2018 elections.

https://twitter.com/CNN/status/998333798382104576

5 years ago 05/20/2018 11:02pm EDT

re: Cackly

Cackly wrote:
Blame everyone else for your failures.

That is Trump. He stands far and above everyone in history blaming others for his mistakes.

5 years ago 05/21/2018 2:59am EDT

re: Blaimer Trump

Does anyone know if I can get some Bekele memoribilia anywhere? If I could get a love letter to or from him to his current wife or his latte fiance who literally died, it would be really cool. It would be nice if you could buy a pair of runners or some clothes he raced in, especially what he was wearing for a gold medal or world record. You would literally probably need millions.

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