Oh, «A HREF="http://nationalreview.com/comment/parvin200406150847.asp"»happy happy, joy joy:«/A»«BLOCKQUOTE»Since May 2000, Iran has borrowed $801 million from the World Bank and another $276 million has been approved for two more projects.«/BLOCKQUOTE»A billion dollars. Why is a billion dollars being lent?
«BLOCKQUOTE»As justification for granting the loans, the World Bank claims they were awarded to help the people of Iran. "In many countries we have enfranchised civil societies," the Bank's president, James D. Wolfensohn said at a luncheon. "Should we stop doing that and wait until we had perfect countries before we lend?"«/BLOCKQUOTE»What the fuck kind of justifcation is that? Iran has plenty of money, it certainly has enough to purchase black market nuclear technologies.
Why the hell do these international organizations go out of their way to make it EASY for dangerous regimes to remain in power? Of course the people in Iran are going hungry, their "leaders" are using that cash to buy nuke parts!
"Help help! We need the money!" says Iran.
"Doh, okay!" says the Whirled Bank. "Don't forget to pay it back!"
Har har.