If you need further instruction on the difference between a Democrat and a Republican, please read this article in today's NY Times.
After serving as President for one term, President Carter started a foundation. One of its varied goals was the eradication of a horribly painful, disgusting, destructive disease - Guinea Worm. Carter used the fame and the connections he gained while President to fight it. In 1986 there were 3,000,000 cases. In 2005 there were 11,000- "thanks to a relentless 20 year campaign led by former President Jimmy Carter."
After serving as President for one term, President George H.W. Bush joined the Carlyle Group. Bush used the fame and connections he gained while President to, amongst other extremely remunerative activities, sell arms to the Saudis. On September 10, 2001, the former President was doing business with a brother of Osama Bin Laden.
One uses power to do good, one to further enrich himself.
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