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Is the U.S. really the most generous nation?
Rampant:
Well technically America doesnt have to give shit to anyone, so they should be glad that were giving something.
Sikotic™:
--- Quote from: Rampant on December 21, 2004, 09:57:00 AM ---Well technically America doesnt have to give shit to anyone, so they should be glad that were giving something.
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mauzip:
--- Quote from: Rampant on December 21, 2004, 09:57:00 AM ---Well technically America doesnt have to give shit to anyone, so they should be glad that were giving something.
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Absolutely. 3rd World countries don't need money; they need an industrial revolution.
Thirteen:
--- Quote from: Ant on December 21, 2004, 05:59:28 AM ---I'm not talking about individual donations, I'm talking about foreign aid provided by the government. The world's supposed moral authority, the U.S. Government, is the least generous government in the developed world.
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one last thing, if i was some kid in an african dryland, smothered in flies, i could give a fuck less if the money giving me a shot, shower and a sandwich is from the american government or bill gates... no body has to give any money at all, so even a dollar is helpful
Ant:
If you read the title of my post "Is the U.S. really the most generous nation?" you will understand that this post was not about generosity, but about misconceptions. Most people, myself included, probably felt that the U.S. was the most generous nation when in fact it is the least generous developed nation in the world. In fact in my post I said specifically:
"I can't really say whether this is a good or bad thing, but I point it out only because many Americans have this impression that we are by far the best country in the world in every way conceivable."
I'm not arguing that we should offer more AID to foreign countries. I'm only pointing out that American's have common, arrogant misconceptions about their supposed global moral leadership.
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