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2006-04-16 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

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Posted by Oztralian 2006-04-16 18:21|| || Front Page|| [11143 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 headline should say,

Hamas says Iran Promises $68M

Posted by mhw 2006-04-16 20:00|| 2006-04-16 20:00|| Front Page Top

#2 Hamas had better collect quickly: Iran may not be good for "Net 30 Days" terms.

Posted by Darrell 2006-04-16 20:40|| 2006-04-16 20:40|| Front Page Top

#3 Actually, Hamas sez Iran promised $100 million (US$).

AND a pony!

(Iran's only admitting to promising $50 million).

Posted by Scooter McGruder 2006-04-16 20:42|| 2006-04-16 20:42|| Front Page Top

#4 Probably payable over 30 years with all their children as "collateral".

Posted by Ebbeater Thomotch6751 2006-04-16 20:45|| 2006-04-16 20:45|| Front Page Top

#5 *
technically that makes Iran a terrorist State, yes?

Posted by RD 2006-04-16 20:59|| 2006-04-16 20:59|| Front Page Top

#6 Unless stooped Iran will go on working to take over the PA - HAMAS is just helping to destroy any hopes the Pales. people have for their own state. Their hatred and ire against Israel is so perverse, politicized, and corrupted the Pals. are willing to work wid one future enemy to destroy a contemporary one. The Pals are risking it all in exchange for being a future province of Iran.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2006-04-16 21:53|| 2006-04-16 21:53|| Front Page Top

#7 I don't know that they are risking it all for Iranian money, Joe. Here is where the Paleos are at:

1) They have continually hung their hopes on total losers like the Arafish and Hamas.

2) They are hung up on hating Israel, so they will not compromise.

3) Their actions and policies are so dumb-sh*t that even the Saudis, who have no Luuuuuv for Israel, won't give 'em any more cash.

4) There is not much left for them to risk.

They will take money from anyone to keep their corrupt machine going. Along comes Iran with the money (and an agenda). The Paleos are finished. Only thing left to do is turn off the lights and shut off the water.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2006-04-16 22:19|| 2006-04-16 22:19|| Front Page Top

#8 #5: *technically that makes Iran a terrorist State, yes?

In a sense, it means that Iran "Admits" to sponsoring a Terrorist Organization/Neighbor in need. (Hamas)
They're drawing a fine line here, Hamas was elected, they think that being elected whitewashes out the "Terrorist" part, at least enough to tie the UN into debating knots for the next decade or so. (With Irans deliberate help in muddying the Waters)

Posted by Redneck Jim 2006-04-16 22:20|| 2006-04-16 22:20|| Front Page Top

#9 $50M is just a drop in the bucket. Israel used to remit $55M a month in "tax receipts". Since the Mullahs didn't sign up to a monthly stipend, all this does is prolong the agony.

Posted by RWV 2006-04-16 22:39|| 2006-04-16 22:39|| Front Page Top

#10 So, another cca 50 Paleos will be playing "Who wants to be a millionaire". Instead of the team Al-Fatah, Hamas team -mates will get their chance.

Posted by twobyfour 2006-04-16 23:22|| 2006-04-16 23:22|| Front Page Top

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