New York Times
February 21, 2008
Finally I feel like someone has actually gone against the grain here and complimented President Bush. This article talks about Bush's foreign policy and the programs he has established in Africa to help with AIDS awareness and other things. He states that many mother and children have been saved from the spread of AIDS and malaria. The writer also talks about how the program will probably not be renewed. Bush wants to expand the program from 18 billion to 30 billion. He wishes to implement programs that encourage abstinance beofre marriage and the use of condoms. Many people threw a fit about this, however, because it disagrees with their "personal beliefs" . What it comes down to is that the program will probably not be renewed and all of that work will be undone. I liked the article because it was different. I don't remember hearing about Bush's trip to Africa and people lining the streets to greet him in the media. I guess its too much to expect the media to cover relevant topics. I felt like the writer was honest, but it was obvious he was trying to bring this situation to light and get this bill renewed.
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I like that they were complimenting President Bush as well. It seems like all we hear is bad things about him now, but I know he can't be doing everything wrong. I also think the situation with AIDS in Africa is really sad and I'm slad he cares enough to go there and try get some money to start a new plan.
I agree completely on this. It is very rare that someone does everything wrong. I am sure that he is doing many good things; the media just chooses not to post it. I don't think he could have chosen a better cause. It is such a horrible situation over there, and something needs to be done to help them.
It is good to hear about the good Bush is doing in Africa, especially in such an area that needs outside help. It would have been even better if the author could point how he might balance home issues/ problems with helping other countries.
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