Did you tune in for any part of President Jimmy Carter's two funerals today (January 9th)?

I watched from just before Joe spoke.

Now, why would I do that?

I saw the speeches at the Capitol and the part of the service in the church. I do plan on watching the rest.

I liked hearing all of the accomplishments of Carter named by so many who spoke.

I did notice The House Speaker just had to add a twist of politics, but I sat wondering if that was some dog whistles and backhanded remarks? Or, his attempt to show that Democrats and Republicans can have similar goals.

I loved his grandson’s Eulogy. So genuine and funny. Letting the audience know more of Jimmy Carter at home.

Also, Rev. Andrew Young who stayed seated as he spoke, How he spoke without his notes, and spoke so candidly about the South and the circumstances of meeting Jimmy Carter. It felt like when I meet someone and they launch into a story I didn’t expect to hear. I really liked it.

Biden spoke a lot in religious terms. More than I would expect except from a Minister. I don’t see how anyone can question his belief in God. He also spoke about integrity as he has been recently. I think he is trying to send a message to the politicians and the country. Trying to make it his last attempt at being a force for unity.

I’ll come back to the Q if anything stands out after I watch the end.

I saw part of the service at the church. I had the TV on but I was also doing other things at the time, so I was watching and listening but not always intently.

I did enjoy hearing the grandson talk about his grandfather. I also was thinking how it must have been for Trisha Yearwood and her husband to be out in public after the accusations about his sexual impropriety came out a few months ago. It was nice to see the former Presidents sitting together.

I enjoyed the grandsons story of Jimmy Carter trying to use a smart phone.

Typo: a part not the part.

Yes. Nice to see Obama and Trump so chummy. It was a nice service.

I watched most of the service at the Nat’l Cathedral. I liked Stuart Eizenstat’s eulogy describing all of the good things that occurred when Carter was President. Carter really was a good President, much better than the next two.

Like @chyna, I enjoyed the grandson’s tory too. I noticed everyone was laughing except Trump and Melania. He has no sense of humor at all, cannot find joy or connection in anything.

^^During Eizenstat’s recitation of the accomplishments of President Carter I felt like Trump was thinking about how will people eulogize him. Maybe I’m giving him too much credit.

I noticed Eizenstat gave credit to Carter for setting the groundwork for the Abraham Accords. That was very interesting to me. I wonder if Trump resented giving Carter some credit, or if he appreciated the mention of the Abraham Accords being a positive step?

Some Jewish people feel Carter favored the Arabs in the region. I personally feel he generally doesn’t receive the credit or mention that he should for brokering peace between Egypt and Israel. I think Carter cared about all people.

Not on purpose, although I turned on NPR and it was on, so I listened to a bit.

Yes, I wanted to hear the President’s eulogy. Mr. Biden’s brief, but respectful and heartfelt, words didn’t disappoint.

I got a haircut on Wednesday. My hairdresser told me that he’d gone to the Capitol, waited in a long queue, and walked past Mr. Carter.. I was very impressed. The DMV’s having a nasty week of unusually cold and windy weather. I admire anyone who stood outside and waited to make a personal tribute.

I watched some of the procession to the church, and the entire funeral in the cathedral, then later some footage of the home coming in Plains. I respected, loved, and admired President Carter, who was very smart, and very kind and compassionate. He was a good man. He loved his wife and treated her as an equal. He was down to earth and never forgot what it was like to be just a regular person, despite being a world leader. He was self deprecating and always tried to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome. More people should strive to be like Jimmy Carter.