Un.freaking.believable. The US is going to spend $23 million on building a fence - in Egypt via a transfer of US aid money. Oh, and there is MUCH more.
In addition to the $23 million for Egypt's border fence, we are sending teams from our Army Corps of Engineers to help them move these plans forward.
From AllHeadlineNews:
Those who are in border states and those who have seen the failures of the levees in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina (and other floods) are sure to appreciate the full ramifications of this idiotic decision. Gee thanks.
I think my head just exploded.
In addition to the $23 million for Egypt's border fence, we are sending teams from our Army Corps of Engineers to help them move these plans forward.
From AllHeadlineNews:
The United States has announced that it is planning to help Egypt build a border fence along the Gaza-Egypt border. Washington transferred $23 million worth of special aid to the North African nation as part of its assistance in locating smuggling tunnels.I wonder if it will be before any of our walls get built.
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The American Army Corps of Engineers plans to send teams to Egypt to help push forward the border fence plans.
No timetable has been given yet as to when the wall will be constructed.
Those who are in border states and those who have seen the failures of the levees in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina (and other floods) are sure to appreciate the full ramifications of this idiotic decision. Gee thanks.
I think my head just exploded.
This surprises me not at all. It's merely a consequence of our foreign policy of meddling in the affairs of other countries.
I would rather say to the world, screw it, you guys figure it out on your own. Sure we'll trade with whomever wants to trade with us, but we're not taking sides with anyone.