1. Bush Proposes New Aid for Palestinians
Our "Christian" president, (Big) "Brother" Bush once again is bending over backwards to help Muslims, including potential terrorists. He funded them in #9 [BUSH SCORECARD TOP 25], but now that Arafat is dead he wants to impress the new PLO leaders, particularly Mahmoud Abbas.
It is, of course, unconstitutional to send foreign aid to a foreign country - much less a terrorist group that isn't even a country. It is not our place to help the Muslims create yet another Islamic nation within Israel, and many Christians believe that violates God's covenant with Abraham in Gen. 12.
http://reuters.myway.com/article/20050202/2005-02-02T210550Z_01_N02486836_RTRIDST_0_NEWS-BUSH-MIDEAST-DC.html
Bush Expected to Propose New Aid for Palestinians
Feb 2, 4:05 PM (ET)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Bush plans in his State of the Union address on Wednesday to pledge greater assistance for the Palestinians, including a financial aid package that could total nearly $350 million to bolster development and security, sources familiar with the plan said.
The announcement would highlight Bush's support for Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, elected last month to replace Yasser Arafat, whom Bush shunned as an obstacle to peace until his death.
Sources said U.S. aid would help the Palestinians prepare for Israel's withdrawal from Gaza later this year, and is expected to be tied to Palestinian efforts in stopping violence and carrying out reforms.Most of the money is expected to flow through nongovernmental organizations because key U.S. lawmakers are wary of providing direct aid to the Palestinians.
Following Arafat's death, Bush provided $20 million directly to the Palestinian Authority, but on condition that the money be used to pay Israeli utility bills.
It is, of course, unconstitutional to send foreign aid to a foreign country - much less a terrorist group that isn't even a country. It is not our place to help the Muslims create yet another Islamic nation within Israel, and many Christians believe that violates God's covenant with Abraham in Gen. 12.
http://reuters.myway.com/article/20050202/2005-02-02T210550Z_01_N02486836_RTRIDST_0_NEWS-BUSH-MIDEAST-DC.html
Bush Expected to Propose New Aid for Palestinians
Feb 2, 4:05 PM (ET)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Bush plans in his State of the Union address on Wednesday to pledge greater assistance for the Palestinians, including a financial aid package that could total nearly $350 million to bolster development and security, sources familiar with the plan said.
The announcement would highlight Bush's support for Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, elected last month to replace Yasser Arafat, whom Bush shunned as an obstacle to peace until his death.
Sources said U.S. aid would help the Palestinians prepare for Israel's withdrawal from Gaza later this year, and is expected to be tied to Palestinian efforts in stopping violence and carrying out reforms.Most of the money is expected to flow through nongovernmental organizations because key U.S. lawmakers are wary of providing direct aid to the Palestinians.
Following Arafat's death, Bush provided $20 million directly to the Palestinian Authority, but on condition that the money be used to pay Israeli utility bills.
posted by T.G. at 3:19 PM
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