another Fairy Tale

According to a report I heard this morning...or was it yesterday morning...we spend only 2% of  our budget on Foreign Aid.  Yeah, right.  Reminds me of the time I bought that really cheap beach front property.  Turned out the beach was on the land side of my property. 

I wonder if that 2% includes all of the arms we sell overseas?  And what about those 800 plus military installations around the world?  Aren't they there to "protect" the people living there from Terrorists?  Present company excluded, of course. 

I think this is a case of, Figures don't lie, but Liars sure can Figure. 

 

Curious Carl

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From: R. E. Driscoll Sr

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Cc: Marsha

Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 9:55 AM

Subject: Re: THIS IS A WITHDRAWAL?

There are other subsidies - generally in the billions - that are being sent to our 'beloved friends' around the world.  I have ofter written by representative and senators about these funds but have never had an answer. 

On 5/8/2011 1:33 AM, Marsha wrote:

Hi
 Here we go again.  "Our government is broke".  We can't afford to take care of our veterans.  Social Security and Medicare need to go.  We can't help the poor and elderly heat their homes during the winter.  Our children may not be fed or educated.  But we can keep substantial forces in Iraq, where we really aren't wanted.

Marsha
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