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vanlassie

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3. I think we should explain to people that the reason

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Jul 16, 2025, 06:18 AM

Jul 16

we have been able to call ourselves “The Greatest Nation” was because we lead the world in supporting other democracies. With the abrupt and heartless shutting down of USAID, we are deliberately removing ourselves from this status.

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Would it be cost prohibitive to restore USAID once this regime [View all] no_hypocrisy Jul 16 OP

Where there is a will, there is a way pat_k Jul 16 #1

I would think the poverty, disease, homelessness, destitution, here at home will be the priority. Irish_Dem Jul 16 #2

+1. There is very little popular support for foreign aid dalton99a Jul 16 #6

We are told the US cannot afford healthcare, education Irish_Dem Jul 16 #7

I think we should explain to people that the reason vanlassie Jul 16 #3

All cards are on the table JustAnotherGen Jul 16 #4

Might, some day in the distant future, be able to restore the money, but the USA's reputation is shot forever. sinkingfeeling Jul 16 #5

I doubt our reputation is shot forever EdmondDantes_ Jul 16 #8

The US can't even afford EllieBC Jul 16 #9