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**KLhdfskja** · 01-02-2007, 12:12 AM

So let me get this straight. Bush hasn't wasted enough money on the war, so now he is desperately trying to bankrupt America while he still has the power. I skimmed over the article, but does what Bush is doing benefit America at all?

I'm not sure I'd call aid send to some of the world's most impoverished people "wasted" money. I would very much like the US to regain an image as a benefactor nation. $9 Billion dollars will hardly "bankrupt America," especially if, as is the common suspician, US troops will began withdrawal from Iraq prior to the '08 elections. Based on the info in the article, I'd support this move by the President.

As far as benefiting the US goes, perhaps you missed this bit:

"I think there are two reinforcing trends here. One of them is the upside of foreign policy moralism," said Michael J. Gerson, a former Bush aide who was a persistent and persuasive advocate for Africa. "Another one is the growing strategic significance of Africa: the conflict with radical Islam; the problem of failed states and terrorism; and the growing importance of Africa on the resource side: oil." I'm sure you can connect the dots.

01-02-2007, 12:12 AM	#2
KLhdfskja Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	So let me get this straight. Bush hasn't wasted enough money on the war, so now he is desperately trying to bankrupt America while he still has the power. I skimmed over the article, but does what Bush is doing benefit America at all? I'm not sure I'd call aid send to some of the world's most impoverished people "wasted" money. I would very much like the US to regain an image as a benefactor nation. $9 Billion dollars will hardly "bankrupt America," especially if, as is the common suspician, US troops will began withdrawal from Iraq prior to the '08 elections. Based on the info in the article, I'd support this move by the President. As far as benefiting the US goes, perhaps you missed this bit: "I think there are two reinforcing trends here. One of them is the upside of foreign policy moralism," said Michael J. Gerson, a former Bush aide who was a persistent and persuasive advocate for Africa. "Another one is the growing strategic significance of Africa: the conflict with radical Islam; the problem of failed states and terrorism; and the growing importance of Africa on the resource side: oil." I'm sure you can connect the dots.
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