How Can AP Report This With A Straight Face?

Because he has his finger on the pulse of the enemy.

KINGS BAY, Georgia (Reuters) - The 2003 invasion of
Iraq was a mistake that has boosted the ranks and morale of extremist Islamic groups and made them a greater threat to U.S. interests, former President Jimmy Carter said on Friday.

This coming from the man whose failure to deal decisively with the Iranian Revolution did more to boost the ranks and morale of Islamofascists than any other (western) individual.

Thanks for the advice. Go back to building houses.