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On Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:08:15 -0800, "nom=de=plume"
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I find it difficult to find one thing that Bush did with actual
compassionate results. Perhaps the Africa AIDS program, but even that
was
messed up.


The AIDS in Africa actually was pretty successful. I am not sure that
is any more messed up than anything we ever did in Africa.
It was sure better than Clinton's Somalia or Sudan adventures.


Not sure what Somalia/Sudan conflicts have to do with the AIDS program,
but
whatever.
Just a comparison on the two presidents experiences in Africa.


It was highly restrictive and promoted abstinence as the only for of
prevention.

There was also a lot of money for treatment and pressure on drug
companies to provide cheap drug cocktails.



Yes, that was the good part for sure.

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