If this disaster were happening to Israel, how much would the US be donating?
The most generous people in the world
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US Foriegn Aid (excluding a decent chunk):
2001: 5.885 Billion Dollars
2002: 6.339 Billion Dollars
2003: 9.339 Billion Dollars
2004: 8.153 Billion Dollars
http://209.85.215.104/search?q=cach...d+states+foreign+aid&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=us
Show me any country shelling out more money.
2001: 5.885 Billion Dollars
2002: 6.339 Billion Dollars
2003: 9.339 Billion Dollars
2004: 8.153 Billion Dollars
http://209.85.215.104/search?q=cach...d+states+foreign+aid&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=us
Show me any country shelling out more money.
I told you more than 60% went to Israel.
Other money went to U.S. Allies in mideast like Egypt.
US Foreign Aid has its political purpose.
It won't give aid to countries if
those countries have no national interest value to U.S.
Real poorest countries in the world will not get any aid from U.S.
Other money went to U.S. Allies in mideast like Egypt.
US Foreign Aid has its political purpose.
It won't give aid to countries if
those countries have no national interest value to U.S.
Real poorest countries in the world will not get any aid from U.S.
Here are some stats for US aid through 2004. Took me about 30 seconds to find this. Anyone saying the US doesn't send significant aid to Africa obviously never took the time to look up the stats.
http://www.brookings.edu/articles/2...icles/2005/0627africa_rice/20050627tableI.pdf
http://www.brookings.edu/articles/2...icles/2005/0627africa_rice/20050627tableI.pdf
No question the US sends lots of money overseas in the form of foreign aid...but is this an act of genuine generosity, or an act of political expedience?
When we give foreign aid to most countries, don't we generally expect something in return politically?
When we give foreign aid to most countries, don't we generally expect something in return politically?
I cant believe youre 60+ years old and still typing on a message board. I bet you are...whats the word....cantankerous.
I can believe you are a young fool...
Strings attached is not generosity...it is business.
Admistrative costs are part of business. We donate to charity, x% goes to the fixed costs, so it is not a true charity, if all you give does not go to the cause.
But true, America gives with strings attached, why not? No strings attached foreign aid through the UN % goes to bribes or favored contractors, etc. at least with strings attached we are hoping for some value for our buck.