The economic forces that caused it were based on resource extraction. Resource extraction is the core of our economy. Its why the US has vested interests in co

The economic forces that caused it were based on resource extraction. Resource extraction is the core of our economy. Its why the US has vested interests in countries that have natural resources, and why the US is so quick to act when resources are nationalized. We can either directly use taxpayer money to fund these initiatives and give them priority over things like starting wars and playing world police, or pay private individuals and ask very nicely that they help. I much rather that national approach as I don't think middle men sapping a fat percentage is a great solution. Its essentially a protection racket at the end of the day.