Bahrain's King Gifts $3,000 to Every Family (An Attempt to Head Off Protests)

[tekisui]

Source: AFP

MANAMA — Bahrain's king has ordered that each family in the tiny Gulf monarchy be given $3,000 to mark the 10th anniversary of a national charter for reforms, state news agency BNA said on Friday.

"On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the National Action Charter and as a sign of appreciation for the people of Bahrain who have approved it, King Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa has ordered 1,000 dinars (3,000 dollars) to be paid to every Bahraini family," BNA reported.

The decision came as cyber activists called for protests in Bahrain starting from Monday to demand political, social and economic reforms.

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[somone]

1. The old "Shut Up and Eat" trick

or "Eat and Shut Up"

[Le Taz Hot]

2. I think the U.S. should do the same.

Protest only after we cash the checks. :evilgrin:

[Ghost Dog]

3. Better to foster longer-term public work and welfare plans. n/t

[Bigmack]

4. Seems to me that in the US, the government...

keeps taking the money away, and we don't protest.

Backwards fuckin' Murikans!

[jody]

5. Presidents do the same. nt

[formercia]

6. Use the money to fund protests

Transportation, leaflets, permits, signs, recording equipment and advertisements.

[tekisui]

7. Brilliant!