…Not that it matters, of course.  Carter’s just a fringe element of the Democratic party anyway, and besides—who listens to ex-Presidents?  And do you honestly believe terrorists don’t have more important things to do than pay attention to the partisan sniping of grandstanding western politicos?  There are nail bombs to make, and buses and subway cars to blow up. As to whether or not Carter’s comments provide rhetorical cover for

“Nineteen spicy chicken sandwiches, yes.  And a six-piece McNuggets.”