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Arafat dead?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by DaDakota, Nov 4, 2004.

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  1. Mango

    Mango Member

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    I heard it was more in the range of 2 - 3 billion rather than 5 billion. Whatever the exact number, it is still quite a bit of money that has been skimmed off.

    <a HREF="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/11/07/60minutes/main582487.shtml">Arafat's Billions</a>

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    I found a story that puts the estimate in the $4.2 - $6.5 billion range.

    <a HREF="http://www.arabnews.com/?page=4&section=0&article=53769&d=1&m=11&y=2004">Arafat Aides Resume Talks With Israel, Fight Over His Fortune</a>
     
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  2. DaDakota

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    I am sure he is leaving all that money to the Palastinian people, right?

    DD
     
    #22 DaDakota, Nov 4, 2004
  3. AroundTheWorld

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    Many thanks for the links, Mango. Learned something new.
     
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  4. halfbreed

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    OK, so it's in the 2-6.5 bill range. Thanks for the links!! I think I had read the 2nd one before and thats where i got the info.
     
    #24 halfbreed, Nov 5, 2004
  5. Mango

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    No problem because I am also curious on what the approximate amount is.

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    Considering the amount of money that his wife is used to spending every month; she is probably going to be reluctant in giving it to the Palestinian people. In regards to a will or some other <i>legal instrument</i> that would go into force after his death, I doubt that he would be charitable after hording money for years & years.
     
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  6. IROC it

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    Shouldn't that be a...

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    Question btw... why all the US love for the former head of the PLO terrorist groups? Israel olympian tragedy? Plane hijackings, etc? Remember? Will we mourn OBL in 25-30 years??:confused:
     
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  7. FranchiseBlade

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    He wasn't charitable towards them in life, I don't expect him to be in death.
     
    #27 FranchiseBlade, Nov 5, 2004
  8. jo mama

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    arafat...dead?

    arafat IS...dead.






    obscure simpsons reference!
     
    #28 jo mama, Nov 5, 2004
  9. DaDakota

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    So has he died yet?

    DD
     
    #29 DaDakota, Nov 5, 2004
  10. RocketMan Tex

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    Generalissimo Francisco Yasser Arafat is still dead.

    "Our Top Story Tonight"....
     
    #30 RocketMan Tex, Nov 5, 2004
  11. wizardball

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    Until Sharon checks out of this world...there is gonna be no peace...he was/is a ruthless killer.(Lebanese War..him and the States did a good number on them)
     
    #31 wizardball, Nov 5, 2004
  12. JuanValdez

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    That's clever; never seen that before.
     
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  13. DaDakota

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    Never mind.
     
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  14. Mango

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    Interesting story.........

    <a HREF="http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/498661.html"> Palestinian leaders head to Paris to announce Arafat's death</a>
     
    #34 Mango, Nov 7, 2004
  15. solid

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    He is dead, no, he is alive, no, he is dead, no, he is alive, no, he is dead, no, he is alive...........

    Today, Drudge ran both headlines simultaneously; they have it covered either way! :D
     
    #35 solid, Nov 9, 2004
  16. Surfguy

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    Between this and the reign of witches thread, I keep thinking the wicked witch is dead. Guess not...yet.
     
    #36 Surfguy, Nov 9, 2004
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