On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 12:05:06 -0700, "??????? ??????" wrote:

For the rebuilding of Iraq, the United States has pledged $20 billion,
Japan has pledged $1.5 billion, and the European Union has pledged
$235 million.

How can anyone take Europe seriously as a force in the world?

Why should they pay for what the US broke? You see, if Europe begin to shell
out for every country the US invades, it might become a pattern. If Mr. Bush
does not know how best to blow his mint, let him donate those billions he
spends on war in iraq to some charity.

Ivan the Bear
=Nothing per-r-rsonal, just business=


That's fine. Now you can defend yourselves, feed yourselves,
etc. If you do not contribute to establishing as peaceful,
democratic regime in Iraq, then do not come to the US
expecting foreign aid, trade, and military support. Russia
can de-fuel its own rusting subs, try to feed its own people
etc.

Good luck, you will need it.

Al Minyard