African Aid

Oh joy to the world. The Bush admin. is going to give aid to Africa. The US is pledging $674 million for Africa. Or at least i think that's what they're going to do. Excuse me for being cynical, but haven't we been down this road before? Hasn't Bush said he was going to give money to Africa? I want some assurities that the money isn't going to fall into the hands of some warlord. Don't they realize they can't just throw money at the problem? There needs to be a comprehensive plan to deal with the Forgotten Continent. I was talking with a friend on this subject yesterday. She made the point that since we've been alive, all we've seen are commercials with Sally Struthers showing the emaciated kids of Africa. That's over 25 years. And now we're just throwing money at the problem? It's a cultural thing now. We need a plan. Maybe we need another invasion. Of course, what does Africa have to offer? We already have their diamonds.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/06/07/bush.blair.africa/index.html