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Paleo NGO’s wail and gnash teeth over aid conditions | ||
2004-01-06 | ||
Followup, some fun quotes here. EFL. Palestinian aid groups have refused to accept money from the U.S. government because of a requirement they sign a pledge the money would not be used for terrorism, organizers said Monday.
Paleos may do any number of unwitting things, but handling money ain’t one of them. "Identifying most of the Palestinian factions as terrorist groups is unacceptable," said Siam Rashid of the NGO network. "The other issue is that any activity could be identified as a terrorist activity." Splodydopes? Yep, that’s one of ’em. We got more. The Palestinian Red Crescent, which used to receive about $300,000 a year in aid, refused to sign and gave up its funding, said deputy director Faiq Hussein. "We would like to take funds from them, but without any conditions," Hussein said. This guy could work for the U.N.! On Monday, the NGO network held meetings in the West Bank and Gaza Strip to urge members to continue the protest and to inform them about alternative funding - such as through Europe and Japan, which don’t require similar pledges. Eunuchs are a lost cause on this one, but perhaps GWB could have a talk with Koizumi? A few Palestinian towns and aid groups, desperate for funds, have signed the USAID document, but they have done so quietly for fear of negative reaction. Think "collaborator" might be a word they’ll use on you? USAID spokeswoman Monica Pataki said the organization has not decided how to deal with the Palestinian refusal. Take your time, Monica, let’s settle North Korea first.
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Posted by:Steve White |
#8 The Palestinian Red Crescent, which used to receive about $300,000 a year in aid, refused to sign and gave up its funding, said deputy director Faiq Hussein. "We would like to take funds from them, but without any conditions," Hussein said. Translation: "We still want to hide and transport arms, explosives, and terrorists in Red Crescent ambulances". |
Posted by: Bomb-a-rama 2004-1-6 5:13:11 PM |
#7 Maybe Suha will step forward from Paris and nobly accept this money. In the name of the Palestinian people OF COURSE! |
Posted by: tu3031 2004-1-6 11:47:06 AM |
#6 Why are they seething about this? What happened to the time-honored Islamic tradition of signing an agreement with the infidel and then breaking your word at the earliest possible convenience? |
Posted by: BH 2004-1-6 10:31:40 AM |
#5 C'mon, guys, be nice. Monica's just the mouthpiece for this organization... |
Posted by: snellenr 2004-1-6 10:13:08 AM |
#4 Monica,it's not rocket science! No pledge,no money.If funds find thier way into terrorists pockets,no more funds. I ain't too bright,but even I can figure this one out. |
Posted by: raptor 2004-1-6 7:46:33 AM |
#3 I'm with Steve. Addressing the Paleos' concerns will distract valuable time and resources from settling the North Korea issue. Or World Hunger. Or that damn blinking 12:00:00 on my VCR.... |
Posted by: Carl in NH 2004-1-6 6:07:11 AM |
#2 LOL! Spot-on, Frank! Y'know, this could be fun to watch! Hey. Monica, roll it in commercial paper while you're waiting... remember, it's not your money. |
Posted by: .com 2004-1-6 4:47:14 AM |
#1 note to Paleo NGO's: you aren't dealing from a position of strength. STFU, and don't take the money, or learn the Golden Rule (He who has the gold makes da rules) |
Posted by: Frank G 2004-1-6 12:33:18 AM |