IMHO, Jimmuh was only the worst president in the latter half of the 20th century. He wasn't the worst person to be president, either; that dishonor goes to Clinton.
But, without a doubt, Carter is the worst ex-president of all times.
I mean, really....?
I can't imagine the navy pushing this...unless some of the perfumed princes in the DOD had something to do with it.
I don't think any real patriotic military personnel could even come up with the idea.
I was in Groton, Electric Boat about 2 years ago and saw this amazing boat near completion. Truly a masterpiece of engineering and shipbuilding skill.
I like your analysis.