Syrian oppostion turns down U.S. funds (Bush can't even buy democracy)

[ProSense]

A failed "freedom agenda" (whatever that means) promoted by a morally bankrupt administration.

Syria opposition says US funding counterproductive

By Khaled Yacoub Oweis
Mon Feb 27, 11:46 AM ET

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syria's liberal opposition has said it will not accept money from a U.S. offer to fund democratic groups in the country, saying that its credibility would be damaged if it took the cash.

A group of a dozen parties, known as the Damascus Declaration, said on Monday they had enough resources on their own to press ahead with a campaign for peaceful change to end a 40-year monopoly by the Baath Party on power.

"The Damascus Declaration refuses foreign funding, including the $5 million from the U.S. State Department for the Syrian opposition," a statement by the group said.

The United Sates imposed several sanctions on Syria in 2004, accusing Damascus of supporting "terrorism." Two weeks ago it announced a $5 million grant to fund what it called "democratic reformers" in Syria.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060227/wl_nm/syria_usa_opposition_dc

[Minnesota Libra]

1. So much for Bush & Co throwing money around......

.....this is just too funny. :rofl:

[High Plains]

2. Wow, an opposition party with some principles.

Not willing to whore themselves out to Washington.

[rodeodance]

3. Its part of propaganda money that the Pent has.