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Old 09-08-2017, 03:48 PM
 
Location: Gone
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I'm a supporter of Israel but we don't need to subsidize them.
We can remain their ally without being their uncle sugar, that I am fine with.
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Old 09-08-2017, 03:55 PM
 
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What is Europe doing to help us out ? Japan, India, ME, South Korea anyone from there sending aid ?
... and China does not give foreign aid. They extend loans that generate interest. I don't know why we don't do the same.
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Old 09-08-2017, 04:09 PM
 
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America first!
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Old 09-08-2017, 04:20 PM
 
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No, not a good idea ........................... GREAT IDEA!!!!!!
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Old 09-08-2017, 04:29 PM
 
Location: CT
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There are some countries that would have trouble surviving, without our foreign aid. Do we have so many friends and allies, that we can afford to toss some of them out and maybe have them turn to China or Russia for help?
Good, let someone else help pay to support them, but China and Russia aren't likely going to help everyone with their hand out.
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Old 09-08-2017, 04:30 PM
 
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Yep stop foreign aid period.
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Old 09-08-2017, 04:35 PM
 
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We should drop foreign aid to zero. I believe it's unconstitutional.
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Old 09-08-2017, 04:39 PM
 
Location: Twin Falls Idaho
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Cut the biggest first, whichever one that is.
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Top 10 U.S. Foreign Aid Recipients - ABC News
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Old 09-08-2017, 04:39 PM
 
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Boy, oh boy...

That 6 trillion we've dumped down the toilet in Afghanistan and Iraq would sure come in handy now.


You ain't said nothing but a word!
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Old 09-08-2017, 04:40 PM
 
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Yes Rand that's a great idea. The guy is full of great ideas, one of the few republicans senators with brains and balls. Wish he was making policy in the trump admin
To me, Rand Paul is reminiscent of the founding fathers. Common sense and American through and through.
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