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Jan 30 2019 07:35pm
Quote (AmineA @ Jan 30 2019 09:32pm)
You'll have to elaborate on that, not sure what youre getting at.

I'm not a fan of foreign aid at all, BUT, you know trump's shutdown (he owned it) permanently cost the economy $3 billion? (Per CBO)

$3 billion is a hell of a lot of $ that could-ve gone to border security

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/1/28/18200920/government-shutdown-economic-cost-gdp-cbo-trump


Dems could have gave 5 and saved more, but they are stubborn like their following.
top 10 foreign aid we gave in 2018.
https://borgenproject.org/top-10-recipients-of-u-s-foreign-aid/
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Jan 30 2019 07:37pm
In case you dont want to read heres the wall..
Afghanistan – $782.8 million
Like Iraq, Afghanistan has been one of the least stable countries in the Middle East in the past decade. The presence of the Taliban and subsequent military invasion by the United States caused immense instability in the struggling country. Planned aid in 2018 aims to cement democratic conditions in the fragile new Afghani government and embolden security forces to fight Taliban insurgencies and the expansion of the Islamic State, while also creating self-reliant communities that are less susceptible to occupation and exploitation. Aid to Afghanistan is key to establishing a more stable Middle East and stopping the dangerous spread of radical terrorism.
Jordan – $1 billion
Due to its location next to war-torn Syria, Jordan is at the center of the current refugee humanitarian crisis, which makes strengthening economic development in the country essential. As one of the top recipients of U.S. foreign aid, Jordan is receiving help to cope with the massive influx of Syrian refugees fleeing the devastating Syrian civil war, as well as increase democratic accountability and gender equality within the Jordanian government.
Egypt – $1.39 billion
In providing aid to Egypt, one of the top recipients of U.S. foreign aid, the United States intends to improve food security and good governance in the country, while also strengthening its ability to fight extremist terrorism that threatens the country. Aid will also help to continue the healthy economic relationship between Egypt and the United States. Though most aid is dedicated to security and economic development, around $30 million is intended to promote health and education among Egyptian citizens.
Israel – $3.1 billion
As one of the only functioning democracies in the Middle East, the United States has long supported Israel’s development efforts. The clear majority of Israeli foreign aid goes towards the development of defense programs against regional threats that jeopardize both American and Israeli interests. The United States also hopes to open a pathway of diplomatic negotiations with Palestinians to develop a peaceful resolution to regional conflicts.
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Jan 30 2019 07:38pm
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But they signed a foreign aid package that the top 3 out of 10 major countries got more than the 5billion for a wall?

$27.7 billion for other people of our taxpayer money but cant send 6 on securing our border? Fuck off.

[URL=https://www.foreignassistance.gov/]https://www.foreignassistance.gov/[/URL]


This is where youre misunderstood, pelosi wants border security, she doesn't want border security $ going towards a wall. Our border can be secure without a wall. And if you don't think our border can be secure without a wall, then why aren't you calling for a wall at the Canadian border?
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Jan 30 2019 07:39pm
Quote (AmineA @ Jan 30 2019 05:38pm)
This is where youre misunderstood, pelosi wants border security, she doesn't want border security $ going towards a wall. Our border can be secure without a wall. And if you don't think our border can be secure without a wall, then why aren't you calling for a wall at the Canadian border?


Let's be real, how many canadians are illegally entering the US compared to Mexico?


That's like saying hey, this stick is just as dangerous as a gun because they can both end a life rofl
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Jan 30 2019 07:40pm
That's 4 countries we give money to that dont do shit for us than 1 year cost of building wall. So now show me how its ignorant please.
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Jan 30 2019 07:40pm
Quote (AmineA @ Jan 30 2019 09:38pm)
This is where youre misunderstood, pelosi wants border security, she doesn't want border security $ going towards a wall. Our border can be secure without a wall. And if you don't think our border can be secure without a wall, then why aren't you calling for a wall at the Canadian border?


You are a Fucktard. End of discussion. No facts just talk.

This post was edited by SheriffCool on Jan 30 2019 07:42pm
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Jan 30 2019 07:42pm
Quote (AmineA @ Jan 30 2019 07:38pm)
This is where youre misunderstood, pelosi wants border security, she doesn't want border security $ going towards a wall. Our border can be secure without a wall. And if you don't think our border can be secure without a wall, then why aren't you calling for a wall at the Canadian border?


Canada doesn't have nearly the population density along the entire border. It would be impossible to maintain. There's tons of reasons that a wall on the southern border makes far more sense. You'd have to be pretty dumb not to see that.

And out borders will never be secure. Wall or no wall. It's not 1200AD anymore
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Jan 30 2019 07:45pm
Quote (SheriffCool @ Jan 30 2019 09:35pm)
Dems could have gave 5 and saved more, but they are stubborn like their following.
top 10 foreign aid we gave in 2018.
[URL=https://borgenproject.org/top-10-recipients-of-u-s-foreign-aid/]https://borgenproject.org/top-10-recipients-of-u-s-foreign-aid/[/URL]


Good link thanks. Like i said, i'm not a fan of foreign aid/wars, but at the same time it's a tricky situation and some of that $ is probably justified. We give foreign aid to something like 96% (per Forbes) of countries in the world. That's absurd. Would a wall be money better spent than some foreign aid? You could make that argument for sure. But i can think of better things than both a border security/a wall and foreign aid that we can spend our money on (like expanding medicaid, raising minimum wage, balancing the budget, etc).
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Jan 30 2019 07:47pm
Quote (AmineA @ Jan 30 2019 05:45pm)
Good link thanks. Like i said, i'm not a fan of foreign aid/wars, but at the same time it's a tricky situation and some of that $ is probably justified. We give foreign aid to something like 96% (per Forbes) of countries in the world. That's absurd. Would a wall be money better spent than some foreign aid? You could make that argument for sure. But i can think of better things than both a border security/a wall and foreign aid that we can spend our money on (like expanding medicaid, raising minimum wage, balancing the budget, etc).


Lmfao.
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Jan 30 2019 07:48pm
Quote (SheriffCool @ Jan 30 2019 09:40pm)
You are a Fucktard. End of discussion. No facts just talk.


Lol, i gave you plenty of facts, if you ignore them that's not my problem.
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