Why does Carter spend do much time with Habitat for Humanity?
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no...  in office... he was an idiot...an ineffective liberal president who's  term will never stand out in history...its nice that he has found something worth while to dedicate his life to...  now if he would only stay out of politics..lol...
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They do.  One of the Programs started by a christian family 'Habitat for Humanity started in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fullerer in Americus, Georgia.  So far I believe they built over 150,000 homes in my community alone.\nWater well fund. it is a program to help bring water to impoverished area.  Such as Afghanistan, Pakistan's etc.\nSamaritan Inn in our local homeless shelter.  Our Church sponsor the shelter.  They prepare and deliver meals to the shelter twice a month.\nAlso the giving tree, HO HO HO programs, The order established over 40 houses for the very poor in France. Services provided include a nationally accredited daycare center, a senior citizen center, and family counseling. Each year, we are given carefully screened families to 'adopt', whose needs have been determined by the agency. \nand more.....\n\n{{{whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me }}}
864611
It has lots of resources to be self reliant. One has to tap it and plan the building of its infra-structure.
441139
I don't know him personally, but I have a great deal of respect for him.  He is using his fortune to literally try to change the world for the better.  I hope more people with wealth try to do that.
213363
It is the choice of the individual to leave the earth either having contributed something positive or not. Sadly, most people take more than they give. But there are few extraordinary people that give more than they take.
1080427
Because they are perfectly designed for their environment as it is. It's amazing how animals are built with everything they need to survive where they are.
950366
He's an entrepreneur.  He has a promotional company, he models, sings, and endorses.  He also attends charitable functions.  As to his employees, i dont know
68758
I manage two housing programs for adults with developmental disabilities. I wouldn't really consider this a profession as much as an opportunity to achieve happiness through helping another human being grow, develop, and achieve thier dreams.
876531
Very few civil engineers spend time in the field.  As a guesstimate, I would say over 90% of civil engineers are design engineers and spend all of their time in the office.\n\nThe civil engineer is the designer not the director of the project.  As such, when the civil engineer is in the field, he is there to provide information on the design intent, not to direct the work.\n\nIn contrast,  A foreman is a manager of a work crew and is  always a field position. \n\nIf we look at primary "work places", i.e., where do they spend the majority of their time.  A foreman, may be at a desk, but it is a desk in "the field" at the project site.  The civil engineer's primary workplace is at a desk in a office building not at the project site; maybe not even in the same state.
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I've worked on several Habitat projects, and have had a good time at every one. Expect to meet some nice people, do some work, but not too hard, they will usually feed you at lunch time, and provide you with water through out the day. It's a lot of fun, and at the end of the day, you can see what has been accomplished and take some pride in helping other people.  \nGo for it.
1172100
He is smart. And he wants the people to live in peace. And he wants to help the poor and help his country to grow.
519210
Carter is in Africa tending to third worlders and soothing his conscience since he is so rich and privileged; The first Dr. McDreamy, Clooney, moved to Seattle to practice medicine, and was joined there eventually by Julianna Margulies and their twins. She gave up trying to resist him, I guess. Dr. Benton went to a different hospital where he could make more money.
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Actually, I don't think the average person knows how much mail she gets on a daily basis, all asking for help of some kind. And the millions of e-mail, containing the same messages. She had a show, where she showed what the inside of her mail room looked like. It showed stacks of mail, all from one day. It nearly filled the room! She has a full-time staff that's dedicated to reading that mail. It's rare that a few of them get picked to receive anything. Mostly, it's to make the show look good...and Oprah. I sent her a letter, a couple of years ago, reagarding me needing teeth really bad. I didn't have insurance at the time, with one tooth being impacted. I never got a response that told me they had even received my letter. I have, since then, received some help and got my teeth fixed. I'm not necessarily saying you'd never get chosen, I'm just trying to be realistic. You might be waiting for the rest of your life. Or, you could be one of the "chosen ones" and things would be really great for you. I would like to encourage you to see if your community has a Habitat For Humanity, and make out an application to receive one of their homes. You would be making small monthly payments on a home that you helped build. The payments are interest free...you only pay on the cost of the materials, plus property taxes and insurance. It's what I and my husband did. We've lived in our home now for over a year and we love it. They did such a good job, and we were very much a part of the work that went into our home, even picking out the rugs & colors of the cabinets! This is a very good program and is based on how bad the place is where you are now living. If you're living with others, sharing rent, you would still qualify. You also must have income of some kind. It's all based on need and ability to pay, even if you only have a small income. Give it a try. Anyone else that reads this can give it a try too. It makes your home that much more yours when you've worked on it. <*)))><
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Not a bad question.\nBush and Carter are Both the Homer Simpson's of Presidents.\n\nThe road to hell is paved with good intentions, but..  Carter and bush both thought good intentions would get the job done.\n\nAnswer : Yes
523019
I believe they are in a unique position to be useful to society.  Look at Jimmy Carter- not a great president, but he has done a lot of good since then (a lot more than he ever did in office).
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Carter a self made man not born to a rich family, won the Nobel peace prize, had a degree in Nuclear physics, served in the military longer then any President except for Eisnhower, A devout Christian his entire life (unlike Bush)\nHas done tremendous work for the charity Habitat for humanity.\nHe may not have been the best president ever but you pieces of dirt that insult this man who was ten times the President and ten times better the human being  then that turd in the white house\nShould try to accomplish HALF of what he did
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I would jump at the opportunity to meet either one.  I may not agree with their political ideologies, but I have great respect for both gentlemen having served in the highest elected office in our country.  I also have been led to understand that both Clinton and Carter are very friendly, down-home type folk away from the spotlight, and I would like to get to experience that.  \n\nNot to mention, I'd have a story to tell the grandkids when they ship me away to the old folks home many years from now!