Liberty Star
02-12-2010, 02:05 PM
http://aipac.capwiz.com/election/candidate/id/154413
Is it because of this so called "messiah"?
Award hails Perry as 'Defender of Jerusalem'
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Christy Hoppe
AUSTIN – While in Israelthis week, Gov. Rick Perry picked up an award designating him as a "Defender of Jerusalem." The distinction is relatively new, but it has an intriguing background – and another Texas tie.
It comes from a South Florida foundation started last year by Guma Aguiar and his wife. Brazilian-born Aguiar, 31, who shuttles between Florida and Israel, is the founder of Leor Energy. The company discovered a huge natural gas field in East Texas several years ago, making him a billionaire.
In January, Aguiar was sued by his uncle, who claimed that Aguiar believes he is the Messiah and is trying to bolster that image by giving away millions of dollars. The suit was dismissed in June.
Aguiar is the director of the Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation, which has become a generous donor, particularly to Jewish causes, in Florida. In 2006, charitable records show the foundation gave away almost $5 million.
Aguiar created and sponsored the Defender of Jerusalem award, which is given to dignitaries who have demonstrated strong support for Israel.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/world/stories/DN-perryaward_15tex.ART.State.Edition1.4bef845.html
Perhaps there is logic to Beck and Fox attacks on Perry's opponents. Good news is that neocons now see DM as the main threat.
Is it because of this so called "messiah"?
Award hails Perry as 'Defender of Jerusalem'
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Christy Hoppe
AUSTIN – While in Israelthis week, Gov. Rick Perry picked up an award designating him as a "Defender of Jerusalem." The distinction is relatively new, but it has an intriguing background – and another Texas tie.
It comes from a South Florida foundation started last year by Guma Aguiar and his wife. Brazilian-born Aguiar, 31, who shuttles between Florida and Israel, is the founder of Leor Energy. The company discovered a huge natural gas field in East Texas several years ago, making him a billionaire.
In January, Aguiar was sued by his uncle, who claimed that Aguiar believes he is the Messiah and is trying to bolster that image by giving away millions of dollars. The suit was dismissed in June.
Aguiar is the director of the Lillian Jean Kaplan Foundation, which has become a generous donor, particularly to Jewish causes, in Florida. In 2006, charitable records show the foundation gave away almost $5 million.
Aguiar created and sponsored the Defender of Jerusalem award, which is given to dignitaries who have demonstrated strong support for Israel.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/world/stories/DN-perryaward_15tex.ART.State.Edition1.4bef845.html
Perhaps there is logic to Beck and Fox attacks on Perry's opponents. Good news is that neocons now see DM as the main threat.