The odious peanut farmer from Georgia, having tired of denouncing Israel for apartheid, has sought a balm for his sensibilities in the roseate ambience of North Korea, whose practices appear to meet his full approval since he wishes their new dictator every success in their continuance.

Is Carter barking mad? Of course he is.

From here:

Former President Jimmy Carter has sent North Korea a message of condolence over the death of Kim Jong-il and wished “every success” to the man expected to take over as dictator, according to the communist country’s state-run news agency.

A dispatch from the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Mr. Carter sent the message to Kim Jong-un, Kim Jong-il’s son and heir apparent.

“In the message Jimmy Carter extended condolences to Kim Jong Un and the Korean people over the demise of leader Kim Jong Il. He wished Kim Jong Un every success as he assumes his new responsibility of leadership, looking forward to another visit to [North Korea] in the future,” the KCNA dispatch read.