Would you look a gift horse in the mouth?
By admin on Feb. 15, 2010.
The assistance, described as "humanitarian aid" by Venezuela’s embassy in Washington, deepens an ongoing spat between leftist President Hugo Chavez and Bush, It was Bush who calls Chavez “a threat to democracy” in Latin America.
Rep. Joe Barton of Texas, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has expressed concern over whether the sales are "part of an unfriendly government’s increasingly belligerent and hostile foreign policy" toward Washington.
Rep. Ed Whitfield, a Republican from Kentucky, has said he wanted to find out if the program was "part of a larger political agenda."
Venezuela supplies about 15 percent of U.S. oil imports.
In a backlash against the fuel program, one Texas-based religious organization has promoted a boycott of Citgo to protest Chavez’s confrontation with the U.S. government.
Venezuela, where per capita income is about one tenth that of the United States, will provide 4.8 million gallons of heating oil at a 40 percent discount.
Meanie, are you for real? Congress takes bribes all the time. Organized crime is alive and well in the USA, some call it Congress. If the politicians can’t roll over for a buck then Congress would be empty.
whenever i see a gift horse i’m reminded of two things, beware of greeks bearing gifts and if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
6 Responses to “Would you look a gift horse in the mouth?”
I may,because its "human" nature!
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By vivi on Feb 15, 2010
yes
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By jer on Feb 15, 2010
If someone holds out a handfull of money I wanna know who/what is behind it. I would not like to sell my soul to the devil for just a bunch of paper!!
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By meanie on Feb 15, 2010
Politics is politics.
While the US has higher than ever oil costs, any discount would be welcome, but the government has to put on a good face and play sides. I am not familiar enough with the situation to comment in depth, other than to say in this case I am sure they would anger and upset people no matter what side they choose. Maybe the side they selected fits their demographic of voters more closely.
As for a gift horse, always check the teeth so you know how much the horse is worth.
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By BioGeek on Feb 15, 2010
whenever i see a gift horse i’m reminded of two things, beware of greeks bearing gifts and if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
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By zaphod_no1 on Feb 15, 2010
We are definately done on the welfare issue, because apparently, you are not understanding my view. Don’t be so stubborn and try to read the questions and answers for what they are instead of adding information that is of no concern to me. I will say it one more time: IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH WHAT COMES OUT OF MY PAYCHECK, BUT OUT OF CONCERN FOR THESE CHILDRENS FUTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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By markimarksgirl on Feb 15, 2010