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**Misespimb** · 01-02-2007, 12:24 AM

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'm sure you can connect the dots.

I'd rather not support global welfare for those that can't handle life and I think we already tried supporting distant lands with money to gain resources.

Moralism: Screw it. While I obviously don't want to waste money to worsen it, I also don't think it's worth it to bribe people into liking us, mostly since it is an indirect bribe at best.

Radical Islam: It's quite clear that the US is only good at worsening the situation. See: Iraq. I'd say it's better to not touch anything if everything you touch turns to shit.

Oil: Yes, let's spend money on something that isn't even guaranteed or direct so we can make a financial gain, maybe. Sounds like gambling to me.

There isn't even any proof that aid to Africa helps people in the long run. Actually, it is beginning to look like it keeps the situation in a perpetual shithole.

BBC NEWS | Africa | Ethiopia food aid 'habit' worsens

01-02-2007, 12:24 AM	#3
Misespimb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 376 Senior Member	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'm sure you can connect the dots. I'd rather not support global welfare for those that can't handle life and I think we already tried supporting distant lands with money to gain resources. Moralism: Screw it. While I obviously don't want to waste money to worsen it, I also don't think it's worth it to bribe people into liking us, mostly since it is an indirect bribe at best. Radical Islam: It's quite clear that the US is only good at worsening the situation. See: Iraq. I'd say it's better to not touch anything if everything you touch turns to shit. Oil: Yes, let's spend money on something that isn't even guaranteed or direct so we can make a financial gain, maybe. Sounds like gambling to me. There isn't even any proof that aid to Africa helps people in the long run. Actually, it is beginning to look like it keeps the situation in a perpetual shithole. BBC NEWS \| Africa \| Ethiopia food aid 'habit' worsens
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