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2003-09-06 Africa: West

Liberian Ex-Leader Stole $3 Million as He Left, U.N. Aide Says

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Posted by Steve White 2003-09-06 1:20:56 AM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 " And who will have the key? "

" I will, of course! I also request a private jet for...... traveling purposes. "

$10 says France and Germany ~~demands~~ asks us to send 3/4 of the troops and half the bill, on top of demanding letting them ~~plunder~~ oversee the oil operations in Iraq.

Posted by Charles 2003-9-6 2:40:02 AM|| 2003-9-6 2:40:02 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I sad that he looted the treasuree and only came up with $3M. Liberia should look at some non-traditional ways to generate revenue like:

1. Asking for other countries to donate old video cameras. Their citizens could then begin mass submissions to Funniest Home Videos. Odds are there some pretty funny stuff happening on their unrepaired roads as many of their vehicles don't look well maintained.
2. Ask for donations of plywood and shopping carts so that they can found a new "Extreme" sport that they can then market to ESPN.
3. Challenge Nigeria for leadership in the bogus E-mail scam market.

Posted by Super Hose 2003-9-6 9:16:08 AM|| 2003-9-6 9:16:08 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Liberia was founded by people in the United States as a homeland for freed slaves and others that wanted to return to Africa. I think it's about time the black community in the United States began supporting their brothers in Africa. There are hundreds of black rap stars, movie stars, basketball, football, and baseball players, all of which have very large incomes. There are hundreds of black churches in America. I'm sure one or more of them could 'adopt' a village in Liberia, and make substantial improvements for those living there. If others want to help out, let them. We are a generous people, but I'm tired of being robbed to support a crooked government (the United Nations) and its millions of ways to siphon money away from those that really need it. A one-on-one grassroots program will do far more good than another UN Fiasco â¢.

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-9-6 10:29:44 AM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2003-9-6 10:29:44 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 $10 says France and Germany demands asks us to send 3/4 of the troops and half the bill, on top of demanding letting them plunder oversee the oil operations in Iraq.

There's a Rantburg Future if I ever saw one.

Posted by Steve White 2003-9-6 11:25:50 AM|| 2003-9-6 11:25:50 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 Old Patriot,

Which rebel faction be sponsored by the Bloods?
Will the be midnight basketball?

Honestly, Bill Clinton drafted Jesse Jackson to "handle" the developing unrest in Liberia. Jesse decided that America should befriend Taylor and assist his regime. I can't say that Liberia needs to much more help from the African-American community.

Posted by Super Hose 2003-9-6 11:37:57 AM|| 2003-9-6 11:37:57 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 He'll be severely punished for this won't he? Suuuuuuuuuure he will...

Posted by tu3031 2003-9-6 1:37:44 PM|| 2003-9-6 1:37:44 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 Look, the fact is, the African American Community is more concerned about cashing in on there great-great-great grandfather's suffering in slavery ( Otherwise known as the 'Reperations movement').

If they really cared, they would have sent money AND volunteers over there to break it up themselves. Or ask our government to break it up.

Instead, they send Jesse 'adulter' Jackson and a bunch of promises. And I don't believe that the NAACP has even made a public outcry about this. Instead, they're worried about slavery and civil rights. I just wish they would shut up and stop giving the racist exactly what they want - attention.

Posted by Charles 2003-9-6 4:46:52 PM|| 2003-9-6 4:46:52 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 Ahh,Charlie the NAACP are racists. Do you think that,as a dirt poor White guy,I could get any help from the NAACP.Last time I looked white is a color too.

Posted by raptor 2003-9-7 7:53:00 AM|| 2003-9-7 7:53:00 AM|| Front Page Top

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