[Peace-discuss] bush's bribes, our money

[Danielle Chynoweth]

from: http://www.bushwatch.com/comment.htm

Here's What Each Country Gets For Voting Bush

Russia
Gives: Support in UN Security Council vote
Gets: Guarantees on $10-$12bn of Iraqi debt and possible oil contracts

Hungary
Gives: Facilities for training the Iraqi opposition
Gets: Enhanced international status and financial support

Bulgaria
Gives: Vote on UN Security Council
Gets: US support for entry to EU and increased military co-operation within Nato

Chile
Gives: Vote on UN Security Council
Gets: Strengthened position in talks on US trade tariffs

Jordan
Gives: Access for US air defence, radar and special forces 
Gets: $1bn in direct aid and military assistance

Egypt
Gives: Arab support to campaign 
Gets: $1bn and promise of increased US support for Middle East peace process

Israel
Gives: Behind-the-scenes assurances they will not retaliate
Gets: $12bn in direct aid and loan guarantees. US promises of defence

Mexico
Gives: Vote on UN Security Council
Gets: Improved immigration regulations

Angola
Gives: Vote on UN Security Council
Gets: Future co-operation with US companies in developing offshore oilfields

Guinea, Cameroon
Give: Votes on UN Security Council
Get: Development aid and increased international status

Turkey
Gives: Key military facilities for US invasion from the north and a regional ally
Gets: At least $26bn in direct aid and loans --Times, 02.25.03