Following up on last month’s demands that Pakistan agree to yet another massive tax increase on “wealthy landowners,” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has stepped the issue up even more, threatening to withdraw all humanitarian aid from the nation unless they comply.
Today it was even worse, as Clinton pressured the European Union to do the same. Between them, the US and EU have contributed more than half of the $1.5 billion in humanitarian aid for this year’s disastrous floods.
“It is unacceptable,” according to Secretary Clinton, “for those with means in Pakistan not to be doing their fair share to help their own people.” While rich Pakistanis have contributed to relief efforts, they have balked at donating to the official government aid program, citing corruption.
The floods killed thousands and left roughly a fifth of the nation under water, doing major damage to Pakistan at a time when a decade of US-led war along its border had already brought it to the brink of collapse. One would think this would be a poor time to raise taxes, but the Obama Administration has repeatedly demanded Pakistan do so, and despite Pakistan already issuing a number of tax increases over the past year, it seems it isn’t enough.
What a bitch. It's time for the people of Pakistan to rise up and overthrow Mr. 10% and for us to lynch everyone in the State Dept.
Once again Hillary Clinton makes the World aware of the true cost of American humanitarian aid.
Ëither do as we ask or starve" USG will only priovide aid to "lapdog"Nations and not to those in need.
How dare these natives bite the hand that feeds them?
No GUTS Hilary — what a bully. First try stopping aid to Israel when not cooperating for peace and humane treatment of the Palestinians. Let us exact the same price for Israel aid which is 100 times more than Pakistan receives. Stop being a hypocrite with US tax dollars!
Billy's wife proves time and time again that she is Benevolent Monster.
Yeah, the aid is dependant on Pakistan taxing the rich, but the Khybar Pass route and the ability of the government to slow Taliban and al Qaeda recruitment is dependant on sending aid. Let's see who flinches first!
Personally, I liked it better when Pakistan said it would repel incursions and shoot down U.S. drones. Moreover, taxing the rich never seemed like much of an issue here for the past ten years.
Strange – I don’t remember Clinton shrieking put for the US rich to put their hands in their pockets when the levees broke in New Orleans.
I don't recall her saying much of anything good Andrew,it's always bullshit and stinks.
what amazes is the gall of US leaders to dictate terms to "allies."
She makes strong case, but to publicly humiliate the mid east elite plays well with our hateful public and AIPAC handlers. Ofcourse the affluent here are allowed bankster perks and tax breaks while the middle class perishes. Will the servitude games advance US diplomacy. Fat chance.
What hypocrisy- for one thing i remember when after the haiti earthquake-she came over and it took three hours for her ego to land while planes carrying things needed had to wait(securty you know)=then haitians are living innonairconditioned tents while the clintons spend two million on a wedding with air-conditioned tents for the guests and the taxpayer picks up a million dollar tab for secuirty..what gaul. Conditions on aid? While we stil kill their people(iilegally) with drones while they suffer…egads you cant make this stuff up its so crazy!
This same woman has no problem with providing money to other nations which building illegal settlements. It is amazing how she will pull the chains when they are suffering but do nothing for the suffering of living in a concentration camp. I wonder if the people of Pakistan changed their religion to one more acceptable if they would then get help without conditions?
Vast majority of "christians" have become that by the same methods used against Islam today.
Muslims used similar methods in Asia to show Mohammad's way to "enlightenment", I believe they learned from the soldiers of Jewish Carpenter as he came before.
Clearly 9/11 happened because Muslims hate the way we tax the rich!!!
Both the EU and the USA want high taxes everywhere, to prevent their citizens from fleeing to low tax places, no pressure needed. Taxes also mean tax collectors which will help to control revolutionary elements as much as police and the military.
Thus spake the SecState Schoolmarm. Galling if not outright obscene.
There is a larger issue here and it is the role of government in a democratic country.
Americans pay taxes, theoretically at least, to serve our common good, not to fund foreign military or to line the pockets of foreign politicians. ALL foreign aid is contrary to this principle. The vast majority of it does more harm than good–except for the weapons merchants who are the chief beneficiaries.
The federal treasury is not the United Way. Let Americans send humanitarian aid through charities and not by borrowing money from China.
The woman is insufferable.
' "Following up on last month’s demands that Pakistan agree to yet another massive tax increase on “wealthy landowners,” '
Yes Pakistan, follow DC's financial advice and you too can have an economy as 'robust' as the US.
"despite Pakistan already issuing a number of tax increases over the past year, it seems it isn’t enough."
When is it ever enough for the pigs in DC?
Ah yes, "Hilary the Butch"
It's a wonder the Pakistanis didn't bomb her at the airport the last time she visited…
Hillary is so full of fail I don't even know where to begin.
It's not enough for our government masters to rule us.
They will do everything they can to rule the world.
raise taxes on the equipment NATO brings in, good idea shrillery nad get some nivia for your face.
How about she and her banker buddies help the poor huddled masses in the US first.
The tide is rising, the dam will collapse. Its only a matter of time, and when it falls apart its the elite who will suffer the consequences of their own actions. Its called karma, I don't make the rules.
They are F$CKED, big style. I feel sorry for those ignorant baskets cases.
Reap the whirlwind lady, reap that f$cking whirlwind.
Reference to the Pakistani president intention of imposing flood tax to rich people of the country. There should be no corruption in this regards and every person who affords/ own a luxury house and a luxury car should be bound to pay this one time flood tax. Car registreation and property tax information is enough to impose this tax. All concerning authorities and people should cooprate in this regards and instead of begging from other countries, we Pakistanis should donate first. KHWAJA AFTAB SHAH , Florida, USA