There story raises a few questions? Was it really built on a garbage damp? Were they built on a concrete slabs? Did the current owners take care of their homes?
Posted on 01/04/2009 5:31:50 AM PST by BreeLee
Carter could be looking for some handouts from somewhere if this story proves true and these lawsuits hit his charitable organization hard: Eight years later it is better known for cockroaches, mildew and mysterious skin rashes. A forthcoming legal battle over Fairway Oaks threatens the reputation of a charity envied for the calibre of its celebrity supporters, who range from Johnny Depp and Brad Pitt to Colin Firth, Christian Bale and Helena Bonham Carter. The case could challenge the bedrock philosophy behind Habitat for Humanity, claiming that using volunteers, rather than professional builders, is causing as many problems as it solves. I am in no way mocking the good intentions of those who volunteer their time to help those less fortunate by helping to build homes for them. What I am pointing out is the self-indulging hypocrisy of the “darling of liberal social activists” by having Carter and these celebrities doing things that they probably weren’t qualified to do, so they could smile for the camera holding a hammer and wearing a hardhat, feeling good about themselves as they fly back to their mansions and private islands. This brings to mind the failed “rescue” attempt of Sean Penn in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, as he was rowing in a leak filled boat which was crowded with his entourage and his own PERSONAL photographer, which led one bystander to ask “How are you going to get any people in that thing?” RESIDENTS of a model housing estate bankrolled by Hollywood celebrities and hand-built by Jimmy Carter, the former US president, are complaining that it is falling apart. Fairway Oaks was built on northern Florida wasteland by 10,000 volunteers, including Carter, in a record 17-day “blitz” organised by the charity Habitat for Humanity.
One also wonders, based on the location of the homes being on top of a wasteland and the record time the houses were built in, if any corners were cut or regulations that were not followed correctly.
Is there a precedent for deporting a former President?
If not, now would be a good time to set one.
Haven’t they always been on the government tit in one form or another from the start?
“Is there a precedent for deporting a former President?
If not, now would be a good time to set one.”
That obnoxious, failed slimeball belongs in Gaza with his (albeit continually reducing in number) HAMAS pals.
Darn, I thought I was next on the bailout list. I've been putting my name forward for weeks and should have some sort of seniority by now.
Habitat for moochers.
RESIDENTS of a model housing estate bankrolled by Hollywood celebrities and hand-built by Jimmy Carter, the former US president, are complaining that it is falling apart.
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Aw cripe.
Carter’s people are building a number of houses near my mum’s house. I know that there are abandoned mines under them as the site is right above where I sought trouble as a youth.
This story would indicate that Habitat for Humanity doesn’t properly access the suitability of their home sites.
No solid foundation and built on garbage. Built stupid and cheap.....but enough about Carter lets talk about the crappy homes.
There story raises a few questions? Was it really built on a garbage damp? Were they built on a concrete slabs? Did the current owners take care of their homes?
Notice that there are no pictures of this "Mecca." I can tell you from experience in watching the deterioration of these wonderful habitat homes that the cause is not quality...it's the owners. You can't remove the spots off a leopard and you can't take a welfare type and make them responsible. Roaches and rats have nothing to do with the quality of these hovels, it's the filth that live in them.
I had a close friend who used to work for the Habitat people. She quit after seeing house after house go to illegals.
I believe HFH is a well intentioned organization, but - with so many houses just sitting around vacant, does it make sense to build new ones? Why doesn’t the organization purchase one of these homes instead? The volunteers could donate cash instead of time. Unless the purpose is really to have the “working together” experience. Seems like there are always pictures involved.
I don’t have building talents and have never been involved in a project like this. I don’t mean to malign those who do get involved, so I hope I’m not offending anyone...
...will be next.
Malkin had a recent piece about this that sheds some more light on the subject:
http://michellemalkin.com/2009/01/04/jimmy-carter/
Jimmy Carter should be sent to Gaza with a one way ticket.
Interesting. The troubled Florida properties were built on top of a former garbage dump. Seems to be a pattern.
Habitat for moochers
Exactly. You build them a home, then they expect you to maintain it for them, kill the pests they bring into it, and paint it for a lifetime.
“Oh, the toilet wont flush” Don’T expect these people to go to the hardware store and buy a new part for it. They just blame it on the people who installed it.
“Oh, the paint is peeling” Well get a scraper and some paint and repaint it. Idiots.
You can lead a horse to water ,but you cant make it drink. Just as you can provide adequate and clean housing to these dregs of society, but you cant make them clean and take care of it. If you do not work for what you get ,you do not appreciate it. You just expect more.
To these creatures of the habitat. The problem is these homes are not FREE enough.
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