Instead of just handing out the money for free like a cowering dhimmi why don't we try to get something in exchange for it? Like...uh...I don't know...OIL!!!
But then it wouldn't be jizya, would it?
Via JW.
The White House Friday highlighted a new multi-million-dollar technology fund for Muslim nations, following a pledge made by President Barack Obama in his landmark speech to the Islamic world.
The White House said the US Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) had issued a call for proposals for the fund, which will provide financing of between 25 and 150 million dollars for selected projects and funds.
The Global Technology and Innovation Fund will "catalyze and facilitate private sector investments" throughout Asia, the Middle East and Africa, the White House said in a statement.
Eligible projects would advance economic opportunity and create jobs in areas like technology, education, telecoms, media, business services and clean technology, the White House said.
OPIC said sample projects could help foster the development of new computer technology or telecommunications businesses, or widen access to broadband Internet services....
Yep, that's the problem with the Middle East, they can't afford broadband. The poor things.
Gee, I can't afford a hotel like that, maybe Obama will bow to me?
