Carter is also the unsung hero in breaking the back of stagflation at the

expense of his own presidency. He appointed and stuck by Volcker, and what Volcker did (while incredibly unpopular in 1979 and 1980) made Reagan's run of economic success in the mid-80's possible far moreso than any tax cuts or deregulatory efforts.

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The only living president flirting with senility is the current one. -- NorthernExposure 12/05/2018 3:04PM

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Carter is also the unsung hero in breaking the back of stagflation at the

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