U.S. Aid to Italy Quake Victims

Does this seem a little cheap to you?

The United States said Monday it would donate 50,000 dollars in emergency aid to Italy after a powerful earthquake killed at least 100 people.

"We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed in the earthquake. Our embassy in Rome will provide 50,000 (dollars) in emergency relief funding," State Department spokesman Robert Wood told reporters.

A couple of good comments at The Corner:

Have you noticed that the US government has gotten really bad at choosing gifts for foreigners?

And my favorite:

If Italy accepts their bailout money, will Obama have the power to remove Berlusconi?