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Originally Posted by Lux
So the US causes or assists in inflicting political and economic strains and often desperation onto many regions, and then expects gratitude for when it gives back? If you steal from me, do you really expect a thank you if you return a portion? Oh how thoughtful, I'll just ignore the fact that you destroyed my livelihood in order to steal it from me originally, and will thankyou for your generosity in obliging to return some of it.
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That is a gross generalization. The US has supplied aid, esp, disaster relief, countless times with no strings attached. Moreover, in the case of overthrowing a govt., of course there will be strings attached.
In any event, there is no winning argument here. People are going to see what they want. They are never going to see the other side's point of voew and accept it. It seemingly is either "America is a jerk who cannot do anything but want to control and it has never done one lick of good EVER" or "America is the best."
My line of thinking is that as the strongest economy in the world, America has a duty to poor nations. Needed aid should be given without reservation. Is America acheiving that goal? I think for the most part yes. Are there horrible things that happen. Yes.
Anyway food for thought - and the band will play on!!!!
