NO.
But the real question is: Can we not to financially aid certain countries in terms of the potential consequences of failing to do so? No one knows what the blanket answer is. That is my concern.
I don't think an across the board, wholesale cut, all at once, would be smart. Each foreign country needs to be promptly evaluated on its own merits with a strong eye towards reduction and/or cuts. I am not talking about prolonged phase-outs, just well thought decisions.
I don't find it acceptable to stop aid to certain countries that truly need it for strategic political matters or certain social matters such as acts of god (earth quake, typhoon, etc.) famine and the like.
No more B.S. like Iraq and Afghanistan- sadly we forgot what we learned from Viet Nam and Korea!
I have confidence that this entire, serious budget mess and overspending will get resolved over time with both U.S. effort and the real end of this recession. Hopefully, we will remain cautious next time we have economic good times.
Think about this hypothetical: What should we do if Canada, probably our truest ally, biggest trading partner and most stable "friend" were suddenly in desperate need of foreign aid? 🤔
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