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2009-02-24 International-UN-NGOs

Don't cut aid due to downturn, U.N. body urges

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Posted by Steve White 2009-02-24 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 It's getting to be like animal farm around here.

Turtle bay will make a great apartment complex for those who may not be able to afford their mortgages.

Posted by newc">newc 2009-02-24 00:53|| 2009-02-24 00:53|| Front Page Top

#2 Rich nations should not cut back their aid to the worlds poor because of the global financial crisis

Alright, so we won't use the "global financial crisis" as a justification. We'll just stop the aid out of common sense and good judgement.

Posted by Besoeker 2009-02-24 05:59|| 2009-02-24 05:59|| Front Page Top

#3 It backed recent calls to boost participation of developing countries in international economic decision-making, such as on the boards of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

Right out of Atlas Shrugged.... The ones who don't have the money and want it should decide if they get it.....

Posted by CrazyFool 2009-02-24 08:28|| 2009-02-24 08:28|| Front Page Top

#4 Universal realization and effective enjoyment of human rights

This resolution is proudly brought to you by the wordsmiths at The UN Committee for Indefinable Phrases.

Posted by DepotGuy 2009-02-24 10:19|| 2009-02-24 10:19|| Front Page Top

#5 Uh-huh.

Pass.

Posted by mojo 2009-02-24 11:59|| 2009-02-24 11:59|| Front Page Top

#6 Every cloud has a silver lining.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2009-02-24 12:05|| 2009-02-24 12:05|| Front Page Top

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