Jimmy's strongest Value by Katie Lee

Optimism

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

Please make a copy of this padlet. Then, please complete the padlet with specific details from Jimmy Carter's Crisis of Confidence speech. Leave the title to each post, and follow the directions in each box--make sure that your responses are SPECIFIC.

#1--Original Value

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

Jimmy Carter values national unity, equality, optimism, and an equal sense of purpose. He highlights on how the Americans are losing faith and confidence in their government. Example: “The erosion of our confidence in the future is threatening to destroy the social and the political fabric of America.” SUMMARY 3

#2--The "Fall" from this value

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

Bad influences, lack of innovation, poor work ethic, toxic and negatively influence your wellbeing.

EX: World War One being referred to as “War to end all wars.”

How do our actions today create problems? How do Americans' behavior(s) illustrates a departure from your chosen value?

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

In his "Crisis of Confidence" speech, Carter said Americans were wasting resources, being selfish, and losing motivation, which went against values like moderation, community, and hard work, causing problems like energy dependence and division.

What issues or conflicts that we face "today" (1979) are a result of departing from this value?

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

Carter pointed to energy overuse, reliance on foreign oil, and selfishness as issues harming the U.S. These caused gas shortages, inflation, division, and environmental damage, all stemming from a loss of values like moderation and unity.

Why should we fix these conflicts/issues?

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

Carter said we need to fix these harms to stay strong, protect resources, and keep communities united. If we don’t, we’ll grow weaker and lose what holds us together.

Where does this value come from? What (old) cultural texts make reference to this idea?

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

“The confidence that we have always has as a people is not imply one romantic dream or a proverb in a dusty book that we read just on the Fourth of July.” SUMMARY 3

How have we practiced this value (in action), historically.

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

Carter introduced 6 points to help take action on the worldwide problems. He challenges Americans to reflect on their values. Example: “We’ve learned that piling up material goods cannot fill the emptiness of lives which have no confidence or purpose.” These actions target both the energy crisis and the overall crisis. SUMMARY 4

Why has the value made our culture strong? Why is this value important?

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

Carter identifies hard work, strong/ supportive, loving family, and the faith in God. He criticizes on how there values have been replaced by a culture of greed and consumption. Example: “In a nation that was proved of hard work, strong families, close knit communities, and our faith in God, too many of us now tend to worship self-indulgence and consumption.” These founding values are connected to the America. Society and are seen as brutal for the country to regain its moral and spiritual strength and confidence. SUMMARY 4

#3--Individual Action to Restore Value

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

“I'm asking you for your good and for your nation's security to take no unnecessary trips, to use carpools or public transportation whenever you can, to park your car

one extra day per week, to obey the speed limit, and to set your thermostats to save fuel. Every act of energy conservation like this is more than just common sense -- I tell you it is an act of patriotism.” SUMMARY 6

#4--America Re-envisioned

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

People will feel more connected and work together, saving energy and resources will make the economy more stable and independent, using fewer resources will help protect the planet for future generations, helping each other will create stronger, more supportive neighborhoods, working together with honesty will rebuild government and leaders.

What are the specific beneficial outcomes of changing our behavior as Carter advises?

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

Provide specific examples (from the speech) of the results that behavior change can accomplish.

Why is this change necessary/good?

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

It’s necessary because it helps solve the lack of trust and unity Carter talked about. These changes will bring people together, restore hope, and create a better future for everyone.

How will our new future "echo" our traditional value?

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

Emphasizing effort and discipline, just like in the past

Privatizing helping others and working together

Living modestly and avoiding waste, similiar to earlier times

Encouraging everyone to participate and take responsibility.

What specific Behavior changes must we make?

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

“We are at a turning point in our history. There are two paths to choose. One is a path warned about tonight, the path leads to fragmentation and self-interest.”

AND

“All the traditions of our past, all the lessons of our heritage, all promises of our future point to another path, the path of common purpose and the restoration of American values.”

SUMMARY 6

Why are these behavior changes necessary?

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

“Our excessive dependence on OPEC has already taken a tremendous toll on our economy and our people. This is the direct cause of the long lines which have made millions of you spend aggravating hours waiting for gasoline. It's a cause of the increased inflation and unemployment that we now face. This intolerable dependence on foreign oil threatens our economic independence and the very security of our nation. The energy crisis is real. It is worldwide. It is a clear and present danger to our nation. These are facts and we simply must face them.” SUMMARY 6

How can this behavior adjustment create positive change?

klee6225 — 2025-01-21 20:37:25 UTC

It will help us citizens to feel safer about our environment and it’ll help the government deal with less complaints from the Americans. Example: “Our nation must be fair to the poorest among us, so we will increase aid to needy Americans to cope with rising energy prices. We often think of conservation only in terms of sacrifice. In fact, it is the most painless and immediate way of rebuilding our nation's strength. Every gallon of oil each one of us saves is a new form of production. It gives us more freedom, more confidence, that much more control over our own lives.” SUMMARY 6