A lot of people in the U. S. feel that way, Wolfgang. I think he is greatly admired for his humanitarian efforts, particularly with the Habitat organization, which he has been involved with for years. A lot of people are not so happy with the role he played in assuring that North Korea would be able to develop a nuclear bomb, however. Sometimes, in my opinion, he becomes so anxious to cement his image as a "peacemaker," in the minds of everyone, he gets a bit carried away and urges policies (as in the case with North Korea)that are not in the best interest of the U. S. (and in the case of NK, the world).

I think the best course of action for any ex-president is to keep one's mouth shut most of the time. I believe most former presidents, until very recently, have tended not to criticize their successors in a show of unity. With Carter and Clinton, however, it doesn't seem to matter. I believe both of them still think of themselves as still serving as president.

DougR