U.S. military spendings VS. U.S. foreign aid

[Jome]

U.S. military budget 2004: $400 Billion.
U.S. official foreign aid: $13 Billion.

The military budget might (will probably) rise, dunno if it has already happened.

[pappy]

just be happy we spend 13 billion on foreign aid b/c we dont have spend shit on it. more than any other country.  an it wasnt 13 billion it was more around 16 million.

[Jome]

just be happy we spend 13 billion on foreign aid b/c we dont have spend shit on it. more than any other country.  an it wasnt 13 billion it was more around 16 million.

Ok, I'm thankful..
Because we could REALLY need it here in Norway, we're only the richest country in the world, so we sure need more $$$.


Btw: This topic is not about for/against donating aid, (they won't stop just because Tom doesn't feel like sharing), it's about how much should you give compared to the military spending..

[Don Rizzle]

when countries feel the need to medle in other countries affairs by using force its their responsibilty to also give aid. its also the responsibilty of world powers to give aid to 3rd world countries to help stop the spread of diseases etc. think about if u don't its only gonna come back to you eventually

[Don Rizzle]

jome u got british figures?

[7even]

U.S. military budget 2004: $400 Billion.
U.S. official foreign aid: $13 Billion.

That's like if a Mass-Murderer, Rapist and Child Abuser thinks he's a good person ppl should look up to because he throws a penny in the hat of a bum.

[Montana00]

How can you compare foreign aid and military spending. they are two different things.

But you must remember something. Whenever ANY country is in need (militarywise) america is there to aid them.

[Don Seer]

i didnt vote since my option isnt there..

IMO they shouldnt do either.

they should put the money back into its people instead of firittering it away outside the country.

better the education system with better equipped schools etc.. they last longer than bulllets and bombs..

either that, or just turn wild and conquer the rest of the world

[Woodrow]

Name one coutnry that spends more on Foreign aid than the US.

[Jome]

Name one coutnry that spends more on Foreign aid than the US.

Norway, Sweden, Australia, Canada, Holland, Belgium, Japan, Ireland, Switzerland, U.K., Finland, Austria, Luxembourg, France, Denmark, Germany.

jome u got british figures?

U.K. military budget: $38.4 Billion.
U.K. foreign aid: $4.6 Billion

That's a 8 to 1 ratio, as compared to U.S. 30 to 1.

How can you compare foreign aid and military spending. they are two different things.

And...... ??

[Woodrow]

Name one coutnry that spends more on Foreign aid than the US.

Norway, Sweden, Australia, Canada, Holland, Belgium, Japan, Ireland, Switzerland, U.K., Finland, Austria, Luxembourg, France, Denmark, Germany.

So all of those countries each donate more than 13 billion dollars per year?

[Jome]

So all of those countries each donate more than 13 billion dollars per year?

I KNOW you're not dumb enough to compare a country with 294 million citizens to countries with 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 milllion etc.
So if U.S. had 2 Billion citizens, would you still compare yourself with "big" countries like Monaco, San Marino, by measuring the total budgets.. ?

These countries ALL donate more money PER CITIZEN than U.S. and that's what counts.
U.S. still get taxes from each citizen right.. ?, like every other country do.
Or maybe you like to think that you give more, since you have 50-100x times more citizens than most of the other countries, and use it as a self esteem boost..

[Woodrow]

I still don't see how money donated per citizen matters?

The bottom line is the total dollar amount.

[Jome]

I still don't see how money donated per citizen matters?

The bottom line is the total dollar amount.

You seriously don't..
Ignorance is bliss.

[Woodrow]

Jome, How am I ignorant?

Would you care to explain your reasoning that the individaul dollar amount donated counts "More" than the total dollar amount? I really wanna see your reasoning on this one.

Once again, If you had a job that paid 50 dollars an hour, but you could only work for 5 hours a week, do you REALLY think it would be better than a job where you made 20 dollars an hour and could work 40~50 hour a week?