Posted on 11/01/2023 11:51:15 AM PDT by ConservativeInPA
A small nation of more than 4 million people, Lebanon’s strategic location, the diversity of its citizens, and its entrepreneurial spirit have long made it a center of trade and culture and a bridge between Europe and the Middle East. Since the end of the Civil War in 1990, Lebanon has been working hard, despite continued sectarian strife—and now the crisis in neighboring Syria—to rebuild its physical, social and economic infrastructure.
Lebanon’s economy is largely driven by services, a strong financial sector and, prior to the current crisis in neighboring Syria, tourism. Years of civil war and recurring periods of political unrest pose significant challenges to stability and prosperity. These challenges include growing the economy, improving the public education system, rebuilding national infrastructure, preserving the country’s ecological resources, and strengthening local governance.
U.S. assistance to Lebanon continues to help the country in its revival efforts. USAID engages with partners to help increase access to education, improve water and wastewater services, ensure good governance, enhance academic opportunity, particularly in poor, underserved areas, and protect the environment.
Last I read, the terrorist group Hezbollah controls almost half of Lebanon’s legislature. Like Hamas, Hezbollah is both a terrorist group and a political party. Giving money to Lebanon = giving money to Hezbollah.
No more massive aid to everyone. Get out of ALL International Orgs. Give aid to Israel, South Korea, Japan and the Philippines only.
Lebanon is a failed state. Period. And no amount of aid will change that circumstance.
It wasn't always that way.
No more aid to any of these barbarians.
Not one dime.
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Just a note to let you know your posting of these is appreciated, even if many do not have much to say of it.
Yeah, I understand that. Those that are really interested will more fully explore the USAID site
True. When France served as the protector of a Christian Lebanon the country flourished. When Iran started to back the Shiite population, and France kissed off a protectorate it had served for some eight centuries it was all downhill from that point. Today it is a screaming mess.
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