Foreign Aid

[SamSpade]

Happened upon this, today

https://explorer.usaid.gov/cd

Browsing through it, I was astonished to find that we give foreign aid to just about EVERYONE - including Russia, although it's directed and very small.
The biggest recipients are still nations such as Egypt, Israel, Iraq, Afghanistan and Jordan - nations whose support we have a strategic and military interest.

But it was a big surprise that if you can name a nation, chances were good we send them something.

The agency tab actually has an interactive map of the world giving an indication of who we send money to, what for,
and how much. Thankfully, most of the richer, developed nations don't get anything, although some nations we help
because of a joint project.

 

[Midnightrider]

yep, been that way as long as I can remember. The idea of giving away money when you are running a deficit is CRAZY yet both sides of the aisle insist on doing it

 

[nutz]

Happened upon this, today

https://explorer.usaid.gov/cd

Browsing through it, I was astonished to find that we give foreign aid to just about EVERYONE - including Russia, although it's directed and very small.
The biggest recipients are still nations such as Egypt, Israel, Iraq, Afghanistan and Jordan - nations whose support we have a strategic and military interest.

But it was a big surprise that if you can name a nation, chances were good we send them something.

The agency tab actually has an interactive map of the world giving an indication of who we send money to, what for,
and how much. Thankfully, most of the richer, developed nations don't get anything, although some nations we help
because of a joint project.

The first I thought of was Saudi and low and behold, they get some aid too. Funny thing to me is, look where it comes from.
The National Democratic Institute (NDI)

WHAT WE DO

At a workshop in Zarqa, Jordan, women learn and practice fundamental skills for participating during an election period.

www.ndi.org

 

[vraiblonde]

And yet we are too broke to secure our border and take care of our veterans.....

 

[Clem72]

And yet we are too broke to secure our border and take care of our veterans.....

Agree with the border, but largely I think we do well for veterans. VA could of course be better, but the fact remains they have access to healthcare and generous disability and (for those who qualify) one of the the most generous retirement plans in the country.

Sure, people can and do fall through the cracks, especially with regards to mental illness, but it's not primarily due to lack of funding or (usually) access.

 

[awpitt]

Happened upon this, today

https://explorer.usaid.gov/cd

Thanks for sharing this. Some surprising stuff in there.

 

[Kyle]

 

[Gilligan]

Norway - $0

Shoot..we can do better than that... ;-p

 

[nutz]

Agree with the border, but largely I think we do well for veterans. VA could of course be better, but the fact remains they have access to healthcare and generous disability and (for those who qualify) one of the the most generous retirement plans in the country.

Sure, people can and do fall through the cracks, especially with regards to mental illness, but it's not primarily due to lack of funding or (usually) access.

I’m thinking you never tried using a VA facility.
Pick one from the USAToday headlines and tell me why things are ok for a vet trying to use these “benefits” or explain how great the death benefits are:

Search - usatoday.com

www.usatoday.com

What Are Active Duty Death Benefits for US Military Family Members?

Family members of military personnel who die while serving may be eligible for several federal benefits, privileges or entitlements.

www.thebalancecareers.com

 

[nutz]

Norway - $0

Shoot..we can do better than that... ;-p

, you need to invest more in sandcrawlers and speeders, watercraft are rather passé.

 

[Kyle]

, you need to invest more in sandcrawlers and speeders, watercraft are rather passé.

I thought he wanted to spent it on a Norwegian Blue.