Sunday November 11, 2007

I've Been Thinking:

The United States has just promised $1 million, to be given at the end of the month, to provide a face lift for the Palestinian city of Nablus.

A promise from the US is like money in the bank.
The money is meant to show that the US is serious about helping if - big if - the Palestinians come on board the peace train.

We all know that $1 million from the US is a drop in the bucket.

The US is hoping that the easy million will help bolster Palestinian President Abbas in his leadership role and lend Abbas the security, stability and personal strength he lacks when it comes to making decisions.

The reality is that the money will hardly be noticed, but the promise of this money and more to come may have the impact the United States so wants.

Never underestimate the value of money in decision making.
Money does not buy friends, it buys leverage.
And leverage is exactly what the United States needs in Annapolis.

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