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Posted by Nick:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but does all of the money actually go through the UN? And though SOME in the UN has done some pretty horrid things (and the UN as a whole has ignored some pretty horrid things), they have a fairly good record at this sort of thing. But aid levels in proportion to our GNP, and coinsidering the fact that Spain has effectively given double the amount we pledged, isn't that a little embarrassing? Aren't disasters like this the kind of events what fans the flames of terrorism?
As I understand it, the money goes to the UN, who does whatever they want.
As far as money, if you take those numbers at face value and assume we aren't going to raise our amount (which I KNOW we will). The difference is Spain is probably offering the MAX it can right away, like most small nations, essentially saying "this is all I got". Whatever is left, you know the US is gonna pay, so there is nothing to be ashamed about except the guys stupid statement to begin with.
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