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2002-12-14 Middle East

Egypt turns down U.S. request for bases...

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2002-12-14 09:28 am|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "Awfully sorry about that, Mr. Mubarak, I don't know why the aid check bounced. Perhaps if you come over to our office in Washington on Monday, we'll see what we can do. And remember to bring two forms of photo ID with you. The case worker assigned to Egypped will review your situation and see if you still qualify for assistance."

Posted by Steve White 2002-12-14 15:04:57|| 2002-12-14 15:04:57|| Front Page Top

#2 Wonder what % of the refusal is re: Iraq - defending our Arab brothers yadda yadda - and what % is pique at our opposition to their jailing of an outspoken regime opponent

Posted by Frank G 2002-12-14 17:16:31|| 2002-12-14 17:16:31|| Front Page Top

#3 Fine, sounds like a perfect excuse to pull the 3 billion a year payoff we give the bastards. Let 'em go attack Israel again if they're that stupid.

Posted by mojo 2002-12-15 01:01:09|| 2002-12-15 01:01:09|| Front Page Top

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