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pritchke · 12-11-2003, 12:15 PM

This decision is just a way for Bush and his cronies to get back at countries who were not for the War in Iraq.

Personally I am OK with this decision because it gives a reason for my country to not give any more of the aid money that it said it would give. Which would amount to almost $300 million or more in the next year. This money could than go back to the tax payers here or go to something else. If Bush does not want to have fair and equal bids with world companies than fine but don't expect aid money for rebuilding purposes to come from other countries. If he wishes to go it alone than let the US tax payer pay more for Iraq than they already are, a few billion more is nothing. I am sure they will love him for it. Russia should not forgive Iraq's debt. If Bush is so concerned about it then ask him to pay off the debt.

This is another bad move by Bush based on petty diplomacy, but could be good for tax payers world wide except it will cost the US tax payers more in the long run as countries withhold aid, and forgiving the debt of Iraq that they will now have to pay out of their pockets. Congratulations Mr. Bush, it should make CEO's of companies in countries who supported the war happy but its the tax payers in those countries who will have to foot more of the bill.

[ 12-11-2003, 12:35 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

12-11-2003, 12:15 PM	#6
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 50 Posts: 3,491	This decision is just a way for Bush and his cronies to get back at countries who were not for the War in Iraq. Personally I am OK with this decision because it gives a reason for my country to not give any more of the aid money that it said it would give. Which would amount to almost $300 million or more in the next year. This money could than go back to the tax payers here or go to something else. If Bush does not want to have fair and equal bids with world companies than fine but don't expect aid money for rebuilding purposes to come from other countries. If he wishes to go it alone than let the US tax payer pay more for Iraq than they already are, a few billion more is nothing. I am sure they will love him for it. Russia should not forgive Iraq's debt. If Bush is so concerned about it then ask him to pay off the debt. This is another bad move by Bush based on petty diplomacy, but could be good for tax payers world wide except it will cost the US tax payers more in the long run as countries withhold aid, and forgiving the debt of Iraq that they will now have to pay out of their pockets. Congratulations Mr. Bush, it should make CEO's of companies in countries who supported the war happy but its the tax payers in those countries who will have to foot more of the bill. [ 12-11-2003, 12:35 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]