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2005-06-03 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by Steve White 2005-06-03 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11131 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I love how Euro politicians are so free with their citizens' money.

Posted by Zhang Fei">Zhang Fei 2005-06-03 00:12|| http://timurileng.blogspot.com]">[http://timurileng.blogspot.com] 2005-06-03 00:12|| Front Page Top

#2 Note the fair and accurate final sentence from the Guardian.

Posted by phil_b 2005-06-03 00:29|| 2005-06-03 00:29|| Front Page Top

#3 ..a new action plan on Africa that would require a doubling of American aid.

Yeah, throwing more money at the problem will surely solve it....

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2005-06-03 01:26|| 2005-06-03 01:26|| Front Page Top

#4 Hey, it's our money. Of course they're in a hurry to spend it.

How about this idea: how about channelling money from kleptocratic Africans' Swiss bank accounts into local aid? What a concept.

Posted by someone 2005-06-03 02:21|| 2005-06-03 02:21|| Front Page Top

#5 the prime minister will attempt to convince the US to accept a new action plan on Africa that would require a doubling of American aid.
Is it just me, or can you see a problem with this pitch before it even gets off the ground? What the hell is he talking about? A plan that requires us to double our aid. Great idea Tony, is that the best idea you came up with, or just the first?
Why doesnt he go hit the saudis up for some dough, they have it on em. Even after they fully fund Hamas for the year.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2005-06-03 07:59|| 2005-06-03 07:59|| Front Page Top

#6 I'm sorry, I can't quit bitching about this. I'm glad you guys are here to take it or I'd be divorced. That arrogant ass, why doesnt Britain double it's contribution? I think you are right Tony, you should go to europe to look for the money.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2005-06-03 08:05|| 2005-06-03 08:05|| Front Page Top

#7 Apparently they aren't aware of current trends in welfare in the U.S., i.e. "get a job!".

Posted by Tom 2005-06-03 08:25|| 2005-06-03 08:25|| Front Page Top

#8 You're right, big jim. This falls right in line with Coffee's announcement of the accelerating rate of AIDS in Africa and how we should do more (read: send more $) to slow down/stop the spread of AIDS. Until those corrupt tribal leaders are thrown out, none of that money will get to where it really needs to go. I guess $15 billion (just for AIDS) wasn't enough? I'm sick and freakin' tired of being the world's feeding trough and then getting stabbed in the back by the money we sent 'em!

Posted by BA">BA 2005-06-03 08:25|| 2005-06-03 08:25|| Front Page Top

#9 Diversionary, indeed. Kofi's next scam is the renovation of the UN building in Turtle Bay. He wants $1.2B for a job that NY real estate experts say could not possibly cost more than $500M, absolute max. Also asked Congress for an interest free loan on this scam project. Unbelievable.

Here's Hinderaker/Hindrocket with the goods: http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/005/621yvchq.asp

Posted by thibaud (aka lex) 2005-06-03 12:24|| 2005-06-03 12:24|| Front Page Top

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