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>the idea that "their" money might go to someone undeserving. I'm also pretty miffed at how much money has been wasted in Afghanistan and Iraq. The federal gov
by BitwiseFool 5y ago
>the idea that "their" money might go to someone undeserving.
I'm also pretty miffed at how much money has been wasted in Afghanistan and Iraq. The federal government gives heaps of money to other nations to spend on frivolous projects while our own infrastructure decays. My frustration at taxes and spending goes beyond the trope of Americans not liking the idea of giving money to the poor.
- amanaplanacanal 5y agoForeign aid is tiny, like less than one percent of the budget. Foreign wars are definitely huge, however.
- BitwiseFool 5y agoI want to clarify that I am okay with foreign aid and disaster relief. The "foreign aid" that acts like soft bribes are the kind I really detest.