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To: Elmer Flugum who wrote (8872)	11/16/2001 7:29:11 PM
From: Nadine Carroll	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23908

That is what makes them Third World countries. The companies you mention, mostly resource extraction companies (many Third world oountries have mining operations or plantations) like Exxon, Chevron etc. do not add anything to the non-resource economy. len, this old "don't blame me, I'm exploited" argument only works if you're poor. The Arab oil producers ain't poor. All their failed political and economic systems were their own choice; it's been a long, long time since you have any real colonialists to blame. To treat them now as if they're not responsible is to patronize them badly. So I ask again, why do you use this flagrant double standard when judging the Arabs vs. judging Israel?

To: Elmer Flugum who wrote (8872)	11/16/2001 7:47:54 PM
From: Machaon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 23908

<< It is a matter of money, particularly my tax money and the principles of colonialism. >> Well, you are no longer an enigma to me. Your final answer of why you are so opposed to Israel is merely about the spending of your tax dollars. Money! I should have known! People are either motivated by jealousy or sex or power or hatred or religion OR MONEY! Shallow, but each of us marches to the beat of a different drummer.

To: Elmer Flugum who wrote (8872)	11/16/2001 10:09:38 PM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 23908

The companies you mention, mostly resource extraction companies (many Third world oountries have mining operations or plantations) like Exxon, Chevron etc. do not add anything to the non-resource economy. Wages paid to local employees don't add to the "non-resource" economy? Sure they do. So do local tax payments, royalties, purchases of supplies. Third world countries are delighted if someone like Exxon, Chevron, etc. shows up to drill and invest and for good reason.