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US to donate $900 million in aid to Gaza
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Published: 23.02.09, 22:37
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1. SICK ! !SICK !! SICK !! SICK !!! SICK !!! SICK
Shimon   (02.23.09)
The US collapse and the idiots give 900 millions $
2. Give money to Palestine?!
confused jew ,   Chicago, USA   (02.23.09)
Highly noble of the US to give less than 1 billion to palestinians while providing over 3 billion annually to the state of Israel. Yet the US wont give the money to the pal government but gives it to the israeli government. curious.... since the pal government is asked to do what the israeli government wont do: recognize the state of Palestine, stop murdering civilians and respect 1967 borders. Is there a double standard from the states? gasp, no there couldnt be. we only stand for freedom and that is why the islamofascist terrorists hate us? not because we are occupiers like israel. Even losing grandparents in the holocaust doesnt make me blind to injustice, it makes me open my eyes.
3. Thank you!!!!!
Ishmael Haniyeh ,   Gaza City   (02.23.09)
I wasn't sure how I was gong to finance all the replacement grads and qassams. Now, not only do we have enough money to do that, but we can build a better pipeline to create even more weapons to kill Jews with. And how about those new villas for our freedom fighters down by the shore? And virgins..wow! They aren't cheap you know. When was the last time you could find a virgin in the desert? And bribing the UN? They keep demanding more and more. But it was all worth it. We certainly appreciate our Muslim brother Hussein Obama giving us all this money, rather than helping some stupid infidel Christian family in Omaha keep their homes. Allah be praised.
4. Wanna buy a bridge in Brooklyn?
Pete ,   Bat Yam   (02.23.09)
A new twist to the world's 3 biggest lies #1 This money is for Gaza and to help strengthen the Palestinian Authority. It is not going to go to Hamas," said the official, who asked not to be named just like the food and medical supplies did not go to Hamas
5. 1Restitution for 23days IOF blitzkrieg on Gaza
lydia ,   Brisbane   (02.23.09)
23 days of death and destruction only because you covet Palestinian land. They should deduct the funds from the welfare check they send yearly to Israel.
6. How much comission does Ms Clinton get from "donors"?
Keren ,   Israel-SP   (02.23.09)
Well,they will have a lot of buildings to build;they will make a lot of money,after all!Ms Clinton deserves a FAT comission. Besides,the arm industry in US will keep gaining in this endless war,so Ms Clinton deserves a FAT comission as well . But, above all,she is going to make Saudis take delight,and this,of course ,deserves a FAT,very FAT comission. I only hope that all this delight is going to happen through Rafah crossing,right,Ms Clinton? Or do you want to take delight AND comission from Israel too in humiliating us a bit more,uh? Ah,and about palis,who cares?You will be missing your pets and you will not have time to think about those nothings,right ,Ms Clinton?
7. No worries
Sarah ,   New York City, USA   (02.23.09)
This isn't getting through Congress. Palestine Authority officials: don't shop for the personal Learjet just yet ....
8. Is #2 Norman Finkelstein? He lives in Chicago
Carrie ,   NYC   (02.23.09)
9. I, as taxpayer, reject US funding this.
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, DC USA   (02.23.09)
This war was provoked by Hamas acting as proxy for Syria and Iran. So why is the US funding the reconstruction, and at such an obscene level? The Saudis pledged one billion, which is roughly half the estimated reconstruction cost. Have they fulfilled that pledge yet? What about the rest of the Arab and Muslim world, especially those sitting on trillions of oil and gas money? We're only 35 days into the era of "hope and change" and all I see is change for the worst.
10. Re# 3
Mike ,   Israel   (02.23.09)
I doubt if U are from Gaza, let me tell U that U are a jew from the US. Any way, the US has a moral value to support these people in Gaza who were targeted by Merican planes.Yet, US has to compensate them in the same way Germany and the west is supporting the Jewish Good night Hanieh .
11. $900 million for boasting pro-Israel Hillary?
observer   (02.23.09)
12. another marble bathroom for Fatah?
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13. Other folks$$$ for Hamas renovations.
Gideon Reader   (02.23.09)
Zero the Wonder Putz, and Aall around Marxist Brotha' is on a spending spree with OPM(Other peoples money). He is in a headlong rush to ruin the U.S.A. and the kindest thing that can be said of him, is that if he is not doing these incredibile, stupid things maliciously, he is doing it based on his overall lack of preparations and ill suitedness for the office he holds. Dumb in economics, dumb in defense, dumber in general adminisrative ability. The silliest "yold" knows that to strengthen an econmoy you CUT taxes. Raising them is a kiss of death. The markets agree. Zero is giving a $Trillion dollar coat whitewash to a condemned outhouse, and calling it a mansion. Everyone, except for his adoring and none to sharp syncophants are aware and cringing. I never thought I would long for Joseph Biden to become the President, but I am. As sincerely as I can. Now we see just under a $Billion blown on Hamas renovations in Gaza. Pssst.Hey Zero(Obama) there's this horse, with three legs and a hernia in the third at Belmont,.......
14. To: No. 3
Sarah ,   New York City, USA   (02.23.09)
ROFLM@O Would you mind if I share your post with just about everyone I know?
15. To: No. 2
Sarah ,   New York City, USA   (02.24.09)
You are correct. You are confused .... a little demented, too.
16. Praise Allah! Praise Hussein Obama!
David H ,   Marietta USA   (02.24.09)
The rest of us can vomit now
17. I bet they'll spend the $ on burning American flags
Nick Sporek ,   Jerusalem Israel   (02.24.09)
18. How comes that every time...
Bernd ,   Germany   (02.23.09)
...the Arabs set off a war they get rewarded with big money? It was the same after Lebanon II. I as a European taxpayer don't want to see my tax money in Arab terrorists hands, actually... Bernd
19. Bet you .....
Ram ,   London   (02.24.09)
....this contribution will lead to another war and more destruction and loss of civilian life in Gaza. It appears to me the new US government is more intent on appeasing the arab bloc than to secure peace in this part of the world. How can it be that Hamas is considered a terrorist group and instead of choking it the US is providing them with oxygen? Surely this will not bode well for the residents of Gaza who are being manipulated by Hamas to the extreme. By continuing to antagonise the Israelis, even today, by launching rockets instead of seeking peace, what kind of response do Hamas expect? It is OK for arabs to hate Israelis and Jews in general for whatever unjustified reason, but where is the logic in acting in a way that surely endangers Gazan civilians? Don't Hamas realise there is a limit to Israel's restraint? Don't they realise Israel is there to stay and much too powerful to succumb to their plan to destroy it? Hamas may be fanatically suicidal but what about all those rallying to support it; including the US, where is their logic?
20. #10. Hello Einstein!?
Ram ,   London   (02.24.09)
21. Sounds like America is funding a terrorist organization
Nick Sporek ,   Jerusalem Israel   (02.24.09)
I wonder how many mortgages that $ 900 million would pay off. I wonder how many American jobs could be created with that money. I wonder how many kassam rockets that will buy. I wonder how many suicide bombers that will fund, who needs Saddam Hussein? I wonder what the heck are they thinking. I wish I could find a planet where the people actually can think at least 1 minute into the future.
22. HOW MANY QASSAMS WILL THAT BUY?
STUDE HAM   (02.24.09)
BO has gone wild on throwing away huge sums of moneys to 'stimulate' his failing economy and now he's doing even more damage to the ruptured american pork barrel. like the moneys spent to bailout banks and car makers... just watch how quickly and totally unaccountably the gaza largesse disappears.
23. keep yout dirty money
ahmad abouali ,   nablus   (02.24.09)
this money is a bribe money to buy the blood of 1326 Palestinians, we also know that the bombs that was dropped on our people's heads was paid, delivered, and supplied by the same taxpayers base those 900 million dollars..hence, this is a bribe money mixed with the blood of our children...keep them, give to the Zion-fascist state of "israel"
24. To confused jew ,Chicago, USA;You're psychotic & confused!
GET REAL ,   USA   (02.24.09)
25. hamass or abass, which killer is of little concern.
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (02.24.09)
26. A Revolution is coming...
Fredie Mercury ,   Mississauga   (02.24.09)
People still living in trailers in Louisiana? People living on food stamps? People leaving inder bridges? In America..! Is this part of the "CHANGE". Now, I know what "spreading the wealth" means...! It makes me sick....I tell you!
27. Wake up America!
Cliff ,   Nashville, USA   (02.24.09)
That makes no sense. We are in a Major Recession and we're going to throw $900 million to the Palestinians who are bent on destroying our ally, Israel. Lets use that money to build our economy back up first then help build our allies up next! I too as a taxpayer do not approve of the plan!
28. Yes, send $US to prop up Hamas
Zvi   (02.24.09)
That way Hamas can embezzle half of it to use for its own purpses and use the other half to procure dual-use supplies via the UN. That's a wonderful idea. NOT.
29. Ayayay !
AlbertoGA ,   St. George USA   (02.24.09)
This is a reward for Terrorism ! Bravo Mrs Hillary. Shame on you and on Obama. Who need friends of this Low Caliber?
30. US Taxpayer's' Money
Reuven ,   New York   (02.24.09)
When the US economy is in such poor condition and so many Americans are suffering, why should US money be given to the residents of Gaza? What have they done to deserve American money? Let Iran, Syria, &other countries that supply them with weapons pay for their support.
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