Um... you are severely misunderstanding how the US debt works.
When we spend more than we make... we do owe it, but we owe it to OURSELVES. Where does this international debt suddenly appear?
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What thing is that?
Well, I'm not telling you that you should. But the many reaons that are expounded include
- to make them like you
- to help foster democracy
- to help create a free economy (that will purchase US goods)
- because your country has signed treaties agreeing to do so
oh, and of course, let's not foget
- because it's the humanitarian thing to do
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Ok lets start...
- That corrupt thing is the UN. I dont want my money going to Kofi's pocketbook at the expense of millions dying while under a dictator
- To make them like us... we give LOTS of money to France/Palestine/etc... they still dont like us very much do they?
- To foster democracy... what about to established countries like France/Germany/etc? Why do they need extra money?
- Fair enough, but putting that money to use building new schools/roads/etc would help our economy much more considering these other countries wont nessicarily buy our goods.
- And most of those treaties date back to the cold war when they NEEDED us. Now that they're angry we're the only power left, let them be angry just dont give them the money.
- And humanitarian... Palestine gets tens of millions of "aid" money from their Arab neighbors, too bad none of it reaches the people. Personally I'd rather my money going to the war torn places of Africa than to fund Hamas.