Oh, we do that too, all aimed at our long term benefit. We bribe countries to prevent war (N. Korea)
We bribe countries to prevent the spread of weapons grade nuclear material (Ukrane) We bribe countries to be a stablizing force in a region (Isreal and 20 years ago, Iraq) In each case, the bribe is much less costly than the alternative. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: "John Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: 7/2/08 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid Tom Hargrave wrote: > I guess we should cut off all foreign aid & just let people starve? I wasn't talking about foreign aid... more of out trying to influence and control the politics of the region. John _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.4.3/1527 - Release Date: 6/30/2008 6:07 PM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
