Comments on: Former president discusses UFO experience

By: Travis Coats

Travis Coats — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:04:06 +0000

It's funny how many of you hold an absolutist-skeptical view on this subject. You need to brush up on you archeology reading, as well as your modus operandi of thinking. The "ad hominem" statements do not make evidence disappear, and while there are many on the net and in the news who deliberately spread garbage, the history will never wash away. Read some of your cherished doctrines, and see the many indicators within.

Peace

By: Anonymous, VA

Anonymous, VA — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:45:52 +0000

Gerry,

I'm sure Carter beat the killer rabbit ONLY after consulting with Amy.

You're right, what a complete idiot!

By: John, West Chester PA

John, West Chester PA — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:18:33 +0000

...He ate one too many peanuts..

By: Terry, El Paso, TX

Terry, El Paso, TX — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:07:09 +0000

President Carter may not have been the most skillful President in history, but he also struggled with problems that might have brought down even the greatest of presidents. There is no need to review his presidency and evaluate how he might have chosen other options that might have been more successful. That would not change anyone's mind.

But, he is obviously and undeniably an intelligent, good man: patriotic, honest, and interested in the welfare of everyone on earth. He is a good Christian for what that is worth because I am not generally impressed with the goodness of church goers. He doesn't lie and to the best of my knowledge he doesn't hallucinate.

What he says he saw was something I would have seen if I had been there with him at the time, I am sure. The smaller, more mischevious spirits among us enjoy taking potshots at better men.

By: Lisa Joy, Queens Viilage NY

Lisa Joy, Queens Viilage NY — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:31:12 +0000

This discussion on "UFO's" is coming up at a time when we should be concerned with the identified flying objects like bombs, and bullets in Iraq. What is wrong with the media? Is there not enough famine, poverty, human abuse, Global warming, dying polar bears (due to the ice melting)---sea levels rising etc.---Opra Winfrey's African school child abuse issue....etc., etc., to talk about---then to ponder the musings of ex-presidents, and presidentcial hopefuls on "UFO"S? I've seen what appeared to be shooting stars, halos, etc.---so what? If this stuff could save others...then I am all for it---if the presdent, and those running for the office of president are "seeing things"---either get them some glasses or some stress managment or both!

By: Gerry

Gerry — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 01:49:14 +0000

Remember that Jimmy also valiantly defended himself by beating a killer rabbit with an oar that was swimming toward his canoe while on a fishing trip.

HOW DID THIS IDIOT GET ELECTED???

By: Pam Holt Los Angeles, CA

Pam Holt Los Angeles, CA — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 01:15:53 +0000

I swear it seems so many Americans are used to being lied to by politicians that that's what they actually want now! Dennis Kucinich's honesty is truly refreshing! It's ridiculous how this has been turned into Kucinich claiming to be abducted by aliens. I think most people have seen something in the sky they couldn't identify. If you have, then you've seen a U.F.O.! Should we all get taken to a funny farm? Give me a break! I am voting for the only presidential candidate that doesn't double-talk, speaks from his heart, and won't lie to us. If this isn't what you want, I urge you to PLEASE change your mind, for this once-great country's sake! KUCINICH- ~Strength through Peace!~

By: Richard, West Palm Beach, FL

Richard, West Palm Beach, FL — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:59:23 +0000

Jimmy Carter was definitely not an outstanding president, but all of these claims that he was the worst president have no basis in scholarly studies. Since it's unlikely that any of us are experts on presidents, we should listen to those who are. A compilation of evaluation of presidents by historical studies with leanings toward each party, show that Carter ended up tied with Republican Gerald Ford as the 28th best president, 4 positions ahead of Republican Richard Nixon and 3 behind Bush's father. No survey put him near the bottom. With possibly the SEVEN largest deficits in history and a hypocritical, scandal-ridden administration, Bush might end up in the bottom 3 with his relative Franklin Pierce. Ronald Reagan fans should be aware that EVERY year of Reagan's administration, our "conservative" president generated deficits that were higher than ANY of Carter's. After Democrat Carter was president, he has worked extensively for charity and won a Nobel Peace Prize. After Democrat Bill Clinton was president, he formed an organization to bring top minds from the world together to find problem solutions and donate to charities. After Democrat Al Gore was vice-president, he worked to oppose global warming and got a Nobel Prize. After being president, Bush has told his biographer that his plans are to make a lot of money giving speeches (if anyone wants to listen to elementary school grammar) and move to Crawford, Texas. No joke.

By: Robt. Burns, San Diego, CA

Robt. Burns, San Diego, CA — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:23:58 +0000

I have no problem with the political differences here, but a lot of American and foreign military/government officials have seen UFOs. My brother, retired Army pilot, saw one. I've seen one towards my home air force base. Gov. Fyfe Symmington and President Carter have seen them. The only thing political about UFOs is public disclosure and small minds.

By: Cody - Starkville, MS

Cody - Starkville, MS — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:00:28 +0000

I love how ALL of the candidates claim to be religious, which is filled with all sorts of strange tales people are supposed to believe in, from "miracles" to coming back from the dead, and yet everyone's jumping on Kucinich for seeing something that, if real, is nothing more than *physical* phenomena. Never mind the fact that he himself confirmed nothing more than that it was unidentified. I also love how in every debate, Kucinich addresses all kinds of hard-hitting, important issues, and yet THIS is the only thing that makes mainstream news. At the same time, why isn't the media freaking out over Huckabee's statement that illegal "aliens" are taking away jobs that *aborted fetuses* "could have" had?? Kucinich is the only presidential candidate with a not-for-profit, single-payer health care plan. He is the only candidate who has consistently opposed the war from the very beginning. He is the only candidate who is truly pro-workers' rights, including repealing NAFTA. Let's STOP TALKING about UFOs and see how right he is on the *actual issues*.

By: Angel, Los Angeles of Anaheim

Angel, Los Angeles of Anaheim — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:36:40 +0000

Excuse me, how can all these people call Carter the worst president of all time? Haven't y'all noticed the moron that's currently in the White House? He wins that title hands down without a question!!!!

By: Connie, Tn.

Connie, Tn. — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:28:49 +0000

This is not as wild as Bush believing GOD picked him to be President and that he talks to GOD all the time. Talk about CRAZY!!

By: Mark Columbus, Ohio

Mark Columbus, Ohio — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:28:04 +0000

Hey Dave: Don't give me that crap that the Iranians held them until Reagan was sworn in just to make Carter look bad. The Iranians were scared to death of Reagan and afraid of what he would do. Last year, the story came out that the Reagan camp made a few phone calls before "Ronny" was sworn in. They warned the Iranian government that if the hostages were not released by the time Reagan was in office, they would face dire consequences. You see, Reagan was a hawk and didn't mess around. Jimmy Carter was a dove and that's why he couldn't get the hostages out of Iran. I remember Carter saying that the Iranians were are brothers as well. What a stupid statement. Oh, by the way, if you want to compare the nation's domestic situations during the time Carter was Prez. and when Reagan was Prez - Carter...high inflation, high interest rates, high unemployment, hostage crises, and a weak defense. Reagan...strong defense, low interest rates, low unemployment, low inflation, and a strong defense. So Dave, who was the better Prez.? Carter who only lasted one term, or was it Reagan who served out w/ two terms and walked out w/ high approval ratings in 1989? I believe it was Reagan. Mark WatchingHillary.com

By: Jonathan, Berlin, CT

Jonathan, Berlin, CT — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:26:02 +0000

I see that most of the people on this board are incredably naive. Does ANYONE on this board know ANYTHING about the subject of UFO's??? Apparently not!

The evidence for UFO's visiting Earth is overwhelming and extensive. There have been countless eyewitnesses from Mililtary personnel in the airforce, navy, army to the marines. Pilots, air traffic controllers, Intelligence officers, police officers, and countless other reputable witnesses. Including the governor of Arizona and many more.

Not too mention the government extensive government documentation and involvement. (highly classifided and only on a need to know basis. Most are all kept it the dark regarding these matters).

We have recovered muliple crashes as well as other governments, including Canada and Russia.

Educate yourselves people there is so much information out there.

By: Chris Murtland, LA

Chris Murtland, LA — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:23:56 +0000

Kucinich just said he saw something he could not identify that flied – nothing too outrageous there. He is not running around shouting "there are aliens! I have seen their craft!" – if he were it would be a different story and he would be acting like a nutjob. As things stand I think he is the candidate with the most sincere desire to help others and the ability to speak what he thinks and means to do. Clinton has made it clear she is just as much on the take as any of the R candidates and is well-versed in politicospeak (dancing the fine line between lies, truth, and ambiguity enough to cover her butt). My personal dream ticket would be Obama P and Kucinich VP. Stop making mountains out of molehills CNN.

By: JS Jackson, CA

JS Jackson, CA — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:57:49 +0000

For a very long time, citizens from all walks of life and all parts of the planet, have been observing and reporting unidentified aerial phenomena. It strikes me as odd that an ongoing, worldwide event of such possible magnitude to all of humanity, is routinely treated by virtually all media in a tongue and cheek manner. Could it be the elephant in the room??

By: John, Charlotte, NC

John, Charlotte, NC — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:39:44 +0000

I've seen a UFO as well. This year actually, in Myrtle Beach, SC. There was five orb-like objects hovering over the ocean. They appeared and then disappeared. Twice. Over the atlantic ocean. Try googling it, there are articles and a video from this summer. Why is it sooooo unbelievable that something else exists other than us? Consider the size of our universe, and all the other universes. I think you have to be a moron if you think that we're all alone.

By: Sam Lowry Portland Oregon

Sam Lowry Portland Oregon — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:36:20 +0000

Let's see former President Carter speaks out on some very touchy subjects and he gets smeared. Is this type of article just political payback for speaking truth to power? You know something like this, "don't listen to him when it comes to war and peace and tolerance, he believes in UFO's, what a nut" or something to that effect. The war mongers knives are long.

By: Tom, Centreville, VA

Tom, Centreville, VA — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:23:08 +0000

It just amazes me that people hear what they want to hear. He did not say he got a message from it, that was Shirley McLane who said that and the message came from her. Also why does everyone think when someone says they saw a UFO that they are talking about spaceships. A UFO is just that an Unidentified Flying Object, period.

By: Walt, Belton, TX

Walt, Belton, TX — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:18:41 +0000

Just another couple of good ole nuts! I can't wait to hear what Jay Leno and David Letterman have to mark the occasion. For Carter, it just confirms the worst Presidency in the last 100 years. For Kucinich, well, he really wasn't a serious candidate anyway, he just wanted to show off his trophy wife.

By: mark wilkes barre pa

mark wilkes barre pa — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:16:25 +0000

Dennis k. said the alien he saw talked to him. sure wish he would of told us what they said. Aliens for Kucinich in 08 ? Remember back to that picture of McGovern wearing that stupid hard hat that might have been his presidential race ender ? Sorry Dennis

By: Greg deCasa, Washington DC

Greg deCasa, Washington DC — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:14:08 +0000

How appropriate for President Jimmy to say, "I and about 25 others saw something..." Wouldn't that be, "25 others and I saw something," using correct English? Ain't nobody got no good way to says things like ol' Jimmy! Always a leader, Jimmy likes to put himself first, doesn't he?

By: Rod C. Venger, Colorado Springs, CO.

Rod C. Venger, Colorado Springs, CO. — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:11:56 +0000

The fact that Kucinich rubs elbows with someone like MacLaine speaks volumes in my book...and that's not a good thing.

By: Jessica Chub, Miami, FL

Jessica Chub, Miami, FL — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:59:28 +0000

First of all the correspondents who ask such questions, and give lots of coverage have some hidden agenda behind this. Naturally, this coverage gives right wingers somthing to talk about and bash Carter and Kuscinich when they have nothing positive to comment on their presidential hopefuls. At least, when people like Carter make statements on UFO, no harm is done to the nation as such. But, when Bush gets his instructions from his "Big Father", he goes to war in Iraq and sacrifices 4000 men, 100,000 Iraqis, and billions of dollars, and a real harm to the nation is done. Why are then our right wingers are quiet?

By: Ed, Chicago, IL

Ed, Chicago, IL — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:57:40 +0000

At least he doesn't think he can talk with God, like our current President

By: Ken, Fullerton, CA

Ken, Fullerton, CA — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:54:17 +0000

At least someone noticed the true issue here... He's hanging out with Shirley MacLaine.

By: Archie Kearney Ne.

Archie Kearney Ne. — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:39:42 +0000

First Kucinich and now Carter with the UFO's. Give me some of what they are drinking! Next they will blame it on Bush like every other moment in their delusional world! And some want to turn "all" of America over to this ilk!

By: Kevin Covina, CA

Kevin Covina, CA — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:35:58 +0000

OOHHHHHH Illegal Aliens!! Dennis thought the question was about Space Aliens.

Either way – Dennis wants open borders to welcome ALL aliens to the USA. I can just see Dennis's VP (Mike Gravel) calling up Dennis to discuss the economy after amnesty, "Ay Capt'n – she's gonna blow!!"

By: Josh, Chicago, IL

Josh, Chicago, IL — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:17:12 +0000

UFO = Unidentified Flying Object. If you can't Identify it – it could be considered a UFO. This has nothing to do with politics and it seems like CNN is trying to just draw more attention to it than there should be.

One thing that I would like to clarify – Almost nothing is impossible, only very very improbable. In Carter's case he should have said that it was improbable, not impossible.

By: Karen,ny

Karen,ny — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:17:00 +0000

I don't believe we ever landed on the moon. I believe that it was all staged in a room with props. Even the flag was blowing and we know that there is not suppose to be any wind on the moon.

By: Phil Smith, Denver, Colorado

Phil Smith, Denver, Colorado — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:13:31 +0000

Seeing a UFO is not that big a deal as far as I am concerned when evaluating a candidate for office. The media just loves to blow this kind of thing up and make the candidate (in this case, Kucinich) look ridiculous (MSNBC's Chris Matthews did exactly that). I would rather support a smart guy who saw a UFO admit to it than a guy who believes in Mormonism, frankly. Check out what Mormons believe (or Christians and Muslims, for that matter) and tell me what you think sounds silly or strange. UFOs pale in comparison to religious doctrine.

By: Krusty in Ottawa

Krusty in Ottawa — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:09:28 +0000

Well BUSH saw WMD in Iraq, and Axis of Evil in NK and Iran, etc and yet few recognize him for being a bit off the wall!

UFOs are mild in comparison, they are not sinking your country deeper into debt.

By: Karen Saucedo, Novato California

Karen Saucedo, Novato California — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:08:49 +0000

The caustic comments really irk me.
I saw something in 1979 and reported it and it went into the records and one of the "un-explained" cases. It was a softly glowing green orb hovering over the fields off I-5 in central California. It shot from almost a dead stop to about 1500 mph in a snap. When you see something like that it doesn't leave you with much but to report it and wonder. That doesn't make us liars or wierdos. It just makes us one of many, many people who have seen these things.

By: Jim Topeka, KS

Jim Topeka, KS — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:06:25 +0000

Gee, so many harping over such a little thing. Our government investigated UFOs for over 50 years and came to no real conclusions.

What is a UFO, if you see something in the sky (flying), it has what appears to be physical mass (object) and you can not tell what it is, you have an unidentified flying object. Get off it you dont need to be nuts to see something in the sky and not be able to tell what it is.

By: Ryan Indianapolis

Ryan Indianapolis — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:04:43 +0000

Why is this traitor in the news again???Oh yea he says he saw a UFO while smoking a blunt with Willie Nelson on the top of White House...This man by far is the worst President in our history . George W has more class and guts then this guy ever had.

By: Bill, St. Louis, MO

Bill, St. Louis, MO — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:04:12 +0000

Another NON STORY by CNN.
WOW.........more wasted space.

By: Randy S. Lawton, OK

Randy S. Lawton, OK — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:04:09 +0000

Okay, Melissa, Carter may not be crazy, but he was far and away one of the worst presidents (except Bush) in recent American history. Don't know how old you are, but you need to reread the Chapter 1976-1980 in you rhistory book.

By: Louise, New Orleans, LA

Louise, New Orleans, LA — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:03:11 +0000

Question for all Presidential candidates. "What will be your national policy on the Nevada Test Site?" Skeptics - Go visit Rachel or Mercury, NV.

By: Tyrese Williams Savannah, George

Tyrese Williams Savannah, George — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:56:28 +0000

It's a known fact that Jimmy Carter, Ron Paul, and Dennnis Kucinich are from another planet. All you need to do is listen to them speak and you will be convinced they are all from a galaxy, far, far away.

By: ET, Seattle, WA

ET, Seattle, WA — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:53:27 +0000

Round, and to the went to the left....thats not a UFO, that's Hillary Clinton!

By: Jeff, Schaumburg, IL

Jeff, Schaumburg, IL — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:53:09 +0000

If you're more likely to believe "Mission Accomplished", "They're jealous of our freedoms", or "We've found the WMD" than you are to believe there may be alien aircraft in our skies, then your thinking capacity must be questioned. People who believe, without question, that which is known for a fact to be untrue are surely crazier than those who believe something unknown is possible. However, one thing we all know, is that Neocon supporters are incapable of thinking on their own. Now run along and be good sheeple.

By: Bill, Solon, Ohio

Bill, Solon, Ohio — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:49:53 +0000

Figures they send the peanut farmer to save that nut job kucinich.

By: Neill C., Montgomery, Al

Neill C., Montgomery, Al — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:49:34 +0000

Carter's a loon just like Kucinich. They just need Ron Paul to join the club to make them a modern day Three Stooges.

By: Fred, Portland, Oregon

Fred, Portland, Oregon — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:47:37 +0000

The video link doesn't work–i.e., browser brings up a new page with a video pane that is inert.

This is common with most of CNN video features.

By: Teresa Milwork, NJ

Teresa Milwork, NJ — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:46:17 +0000

The MAJOR difference, Jimmy, is that Dennis Kucinich not only saw a UFO – but that he also heard messages from it.

I certainly hope Dennis will soon share with us all the special message he received from the aliens!!

By: jw, canadian,ok

jw, canadian,ok — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:46:11 +0000

I can tell the Carter hypocrites, the man could give a flying farkle less what you post.

By: Eric - Phoenix, AZ

Eric - Phoenix, AZ — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:45:27 +0000

Jimmy Carter thinks he saw "something", ok, but thinks it's impossible it could have been alien life form. Huh!?! What a narrow minded way to think. Does he or anyone else truly believe we are all alone. This coming from a man that was attacked by not only an enraged rabbit but a swimming one too. Now, what's more likely, Carter being attacked by a killer rabbit while he was fishing in a boat or space aliens visiting a planet that is the size of a dust particle in the grand scheme of things?

By: Robert, Shelton CT

Robert, Shelton CT — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:40:01 +0000

People read the title and then comment its sad. I do believe Kucinich believes it was aliens...while Carter, who is sensible, just says he doesn't know what the hell it was. I can't identify certain things in the sky, I don't think they're aliens, I just can't tell what they are, but I figure they must be hot air balloons.

By: Tom - Dedham, Mass

Tom - Dedham, Mass — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:38:27 +0000

Posted By Bob, San Francisco, CA : November 2, 2007 1:31 pm

Bob from Califreakenfornia, you can believe in whatever you want, no problem at this address, but do not demean the beliefs of others to make some type of point.

It is better to be perceived a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.

By: JJ, Los Angeles, California

JJ, Los Angeles, California — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:38:23 +0000

My problem with Kucinich's UFO sighting isn't so much that he experienced a "connection" of some kind. I have a much bigger problem that he was hanging out at Shirley McClaine's house at the time.