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Originally posted by MagiK:
Not to mention the attempted bit of extortion they tried.
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I sort of had the impression that Bush had a wide open cheque book that he was waving about on this one. Was this entirely a case of extortion, or more a case of negotiations going awry as the administration set out to grease the squeeky wheels of diplomacy. I am sure the Turkey wish they had accepted the US offer now, but I think there is a bit of human tendancy to "see what price the market will bear". $20 Billion was a HUGE wad of enticement being waved at them - why wouldn't you ask yourself if they are offering 20 - will they pay 22 - 24 - whatever - how high might they go?