Jimmuh Carter, Clown Prince of Politics

Former President Jimmuh Carter might as well go ahead and buy the big floppy shoes and red rubber nose, because every time he opens up his mouth he reveals his inner clown. He's even got the Hezbollah talking points down pat, as evidenced by this interview with Spiegel:

SPIEGEL: You also mentioned the hatred for the United States throughout the Arab world which has ensued as a result of the invasion of Iraq. Given this circumstance, does it come as any surprise that Washington's call for democracy in the Middle East has been discredited?

Carter: No, as a matter of fact, the concerns I exposed have gotten even worse now with the United States supporting and encouraging Israel in its unjustified attack on Lebanon.

SPIEGEL: But wasn't Israel the first to get attacked?

Carter: I don't think that Israel has any legal or moral justification for their massive bombing of the entire nation of Lebanon. What happened is that Israel is holding almost 10,000 prisoners, so when the militants in Lebanon or in Gaza take one or two soldiers, Israel looks upon this as a justification for an attack on the civilian population of Lebanon and Gaza. I do not think that's justified, no.

Maybe Jimmuh can get a new gig hosting an afternoon kids show on Al-Jazeera.