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Or, can only you draw that line?

You admit that Biden didn't feed billions, then attack Trump for making a small tweak, percentage-wise, to Biden's policy of starving people to death. Just a little odd.

The reality, and you know it, is that the US cannot afford to be the world's food truck any more than it can afford to be the world's urgent care, or the world's police. Lines have to be drawn. Democrat fiscal policy (and lately, GOP fiscal policy) ... or lack thereof ... has ensured that these lines must be drawn closer and closer to our borders and our own citizens, and even those benefits must be slashed. That is reality. The previous generation already made the decision to make the current generation stand alone. Aid costs money, and we do not have a surplus, but a world war level of debt. The only reason you challenge this reality is to regain power for your party.

problem extending the bounty of the Wealthiest Country on this shared planet with others less fortunate...that is until the advent of Trump and his fellow warriors against such Empathy. Ayn Rand would be so pleased with you ;-).

Those previous administrations also understood...as even China does...the value of "Soft Power" in the international arena. Aid with USAID stickers on packages will be remembered positively by recipients, who will then be more inclined to return such favors, should their help be needed one day.

As for $$$...Trump has no problem in giving Trillions away to those who have no true NEED for such largesse...unlike those in foreign lands starving as we speak...in comfort.

Also...What are the odds that cutting foreign aid was on the agenda for one of DJT's "off the record" meetings with his KGB Handler?

Actually, they did have a problem helping others...both parties. Don't pretend they borrowed money and increased our debt for everyone. Biden drew lines; Trump is doing the same. The only reason you are criticizing one for doing the same thing as the other is because your Democrat bias is shining through. You want to regain power at the expense of future generations (by making those future generations pay back the loans you say you want to get now).

For a professed Catholic and ND Grad, you might want to read this article from the Summer 2025 issue of ND Magazine on the concept of showing Mercy toward others who need it more than you.

Link: https://magazine.nd.edu/stories/love-that-becomes-real/

I just stated facts. The government can and should stop spending money it doesn't have right now. My view is that you shouldn't destroy the US ability to help future generations to get a short term gain now. When the long term benefits are greater than the short term benefits, morality can dictate providing the long term benefits. This isn't rocket science, but you seem to have difficulty incorporating the moral value of future generations into your personal moral calculus.

And don't cite Catholic doctrine to me until you are willing to admit abortion is immoral. You use Catholic doctrine to back up the Democrat Party on specific issues (which is cynical and shameful), but if you really want to bring religious morality into politics, you should be using your party to back up 100% of church doctrine. I personally support separation of church and state, but if you want a Catholic theocracy, let's do it right.

Republicans...is the solution to our financial issues...i.e. Tax Corps and the Wealthiest Americans, while negotiating Spending Cuts with ALL Parties affected...it WORKED, and produced a Budget SURPLUS to help pay down the National Debt...WITHOUT dismantling USAID. This not Fantasy...it's Reality. What Trump is doing will severely damage America's future...and I'm simply echoing the considered opinions of Nobel Prize Winners in Economics, to mention just a few of the many others with such knowledge and understanding. So who's the one lacking foresight and Critical Thinking, Ned?

As for the ND Magazine article...it speaks to the quality of Mercy toward others...regardless of whether or not they are immediate family members or neighbors...hence the connection to Foreign Aid.

On the Abortion Issue, I'll start another thread on it...and expect you to participate...and 'listen' to substantiated reasoning that justifies a woman's choice to have an Abortion under certain circumstances, that she alone must discern...without external interference...especially from government.

Now, here's an overview of why sole reliance on Private Charity won't work and why government agencies have been created and sustained by BOTH parties for decades...I've got to say, for an attorney, you don't always use your resources to the fullest when forming your opinions...case in point...how many of these real world factors did you consider?

This is just one example of why voters don't see any value in Libertarians as Mayors, Governors or Presidents...they are blind to the needs of others, and are much more comfortable throwing stones than getting their hands dirty negotiating compromises that produce Progress in making citizens' lives better.

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AI Overview

An over-reliance on volunteer charity is ineffective for solving large-scale social problems because it lacks consistency, is prone to systemic blind spots, and can undermine the dignity of recipients. While charities can provide valuable support for immediate needs, only governments have the scale and mandate to address systemic issues through comprehensive, consistent, and equitable programs.

Inconsistent and insufficient resources

Economic fluctuations: Donations and volunteer numbers often drop during economic downturns, precisely when the demand for charitable services is at its highest. A tight budget or job loss forces individuals to prioritize their own needs over charitable giving.

Variable donor priorities: Charitable support is often based on the priorities and whims of donors, leading to disproportionate funding for popular or media-friendly causes. This leaves vital but less visible causes underfunded.

Volunteer burnout and turnover: Many charities struggle with recruiting and retaining enough volunteers to meet their objectives. High turnover can reduce institutional knowledge and waste time and money on repeated training. The emotional and time demands of volunteering can also lead to burnout.
Systemic blind spots and inequities

Perpetuates inequality: The volunteer pool is often skewed toward more privileged demographics who can afford to donate their time. This can lead to a "white savior" mentality and an unequal power dynamic where volunteers may not fully understand the needs of the community they serve.

Lack of systemic change: Charity addresses the symptoms of poverty and inequality without fixing the root causes. For example, a food bank provides a meal but does not address a person's low wages, lack of access to affordable housing, or health problems.

Exclusion of vulnerable groups: Charities are not a comprehensive safety net. People who do not fit the specific, narrow criteria of a given charity or who lack a support system can fall through the cracks.

Shame and reduced dignity: Relying on charity can be shameful for recipients, who may feel like failures for needing assistance. This can be particularly damaging when receiving gifts without the means to reciprocate, which reinforces the giver's moral authority.

Institutional and management weaknesses

Management failures: Nonprofits face the same organizational challenges as for-profit businesses, including poor management, a lack of clear goals, and competing personal agendas among staff and volunteers.

Inadequate training and oversight: Some organizations fail to invest enough time and money in training volunteers, which can lead to ineffective programs or poor service delivery. In some cases, inexperienced or unscrupulous volunteers can cause harm, especially in unregulated international programs.

Lack of scalability: While charities can be very effective at addressing local and niche issues, they often cannot scale their efforts to meet the needs of an entire population. Governments have the resources and mandate to implement solutions on a national or regional scale.
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You oppose that.

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...and other than learning how to compromise with conservatives...something you would never support.

And he, like normal people, reads the Tulane undergrad newspaper.

You know, like everybody does.

You and your hate group have called me a pervert. c**t,
stalker, coward, lonely old childless man, etc etc.
Those accusations are demonstrably false in the real world.

You personally get away with vulgarity and ad hominems because you have a protected status here.
My post will probably get deleted or locked as proof of this.

It’s getting to a point where your paranoia is debilitating your ability to discourse intelligently.

Cheers!

at you…

This article came to me via a Pitt prof friend of mine.

He is simply calling out the human
perversions ( millions of fish in jars)
of your colleagues.

And more importantly, if you want to stalk, go ahead. Have fun.

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