When is America going to start worrying about America and it's people?

Question

Ok. on the you tube debate a few months ago, someone asked the question " When are we going to help other countries, like Cambodia and it's starving people"?

What the h**l is that? We have starving people here in america, we have our own government problems, we have so much corruption it's not funny. Why do we have to fix everyone else's problems first.

I know that may seem selfish, BUT.... how can we fix other people when we haven't even fixed ourselves?

Please no stupid remarks.

Answer 1

It all has to do with Foreign Policy. Our country's foreign policy is to assist other countries in security issues, independence, and all out well being. Foreign Policy will never go away, but your question has been asked so many times it's no longer funny. There really is no answer.

Most of the countries we give financial aid to are countries that are still living 100 years in the past. Most of them are still living in the desert.

We have many people in this country who are hungry, but in many of those cases these people refuse to help themselves. They would rather watch Judge Judy or Dr. Phil than go out and get a job, even if it's washing dishes. Many programs are out there to help people, but they have to show that they want to help themselves as well.

Kids working their way through college bust their butts waiting on tables and taking abuse from ******* who can afford to tip. Many do other menial jobs to pay tuition.

Many people scream and yell about foreigners taking jobs away from American citizens. Well, many of those foreigners are hard workers. I don't like the influx of people coming here either and using our programs to get by. But, many are legit and are willing to work. That's more than I can say for the limp, lame and lazy who were born here.

I love my country, but we have people who complain and complain, but instead of looking for a solution, they remain part of the problem.

Answer 2

I'd like to hear your solutions for fixing these problems (not being sarcastic).

Considering the U.S. is a Republic with individual state governments that should be capable of addressing a lot of the domestic problems... do you think (or want) the Federal government to take over those roles as well as still carry out all foreign affairs?

**Actually I am in support of individual states taking more of a role in dealing with issues that are found in their specific states and cities myself for a few reasons:

1. It reduces the size and bureaucracy of the Federal government - which in turns frees up the Federal government to deal with things such as national security and all other foreign policy issues. This also reduces 'riders' in national legislation.

2. Individual states know what their problems are better than anyone else in the Federal government.

3. Individual states all have different problems and issues. Each state could tailor the use of funds and resources towards fixing those problems better than a Federal government passing blanket laws that apply equally to all states.

Yes, that would mean that state taxes would increase - but then again Federal taxes should equally lessen. But there are all kinds of benefits from a smaller Federal government and benefits from having states deal with their own specific issues more directly.

Just throwing some opinions out there to maybe think about!

Answer 3

right on... I say America should solve its own problems before it starts taking on the problems of other nations.

Answer 4

Unfortunately you won't help yourself until you want to be as a whole and vote for someone who cares like a Dennis Kucinich or a Ron Paul.

Edit: Lillian those stats you are showing are 5 years old. Last year alone Americans have spent 5 times more than the GDP.

Answer 5

I agree with you in principle, if not in every aspect. We are a wealthy nation, therefore I believe there is an imperative that we help other nations as far as we are able without sacrificing our own needs to do it.

As far as citing evidence about the poor in our nation, as in the post above, while it is true our poor have definite advantages over those of other countries, it should be kept in mind that we are comparing the living conditions relative to the average standard which is extant within the US, not India, Germany, France or Mexico. Yes, we should all count our blessings as far as our country of origin, but just because our poor do not live in cardboard shacks does not indicate there is  not a need for improvement within our borders and according to the standards of our nation. While all the things in the report cited above are true, it is equally true that it is much more difficult for the poor in our country to make ends meet, just scraping by to maintain the standard they are at.

Answer 6

Well Janet;

as long as the American people keeps picking fifth(5th) graders and making them presidents,  NEVER. . .

Answer 7

Prior to  World war I (1914-19), USA was not bothering about Europeans' problems.Vested interests in armaments production led USA into the war.And US emerged a 'world power'.

  During  WWII (1939-45), the zionists led US to take a leading role and win the war.And helped it become a "super world power', so that it could canvass votes in UN for the creation of "Israel."

  After the war, the taunt of President Truman,"We have the Atom Bomb!", led to 45 year-long Cold war between US and Soviet Russia,

The collapse of communism in 1990,saw US emerge the sole world supepower,

From then till now,it was made to get involved in problems of Muslim states and become the author of Islamophobia.

  Its cofrontation with Iran, this year , only opened its eyes partially.

The world expects every nation to play its part decently and dignifiedly! And , for a change, US to start worrying aboui its citizens and their future!

Answer 8

America will start worrying about America when the "CASH COWS" have all been killed.

When the CEO of a corporation begins to take home a salary equal to the effort of the companies employees and those employees are taking home a decent wage and a benefit package that is some benefit to their families.

When the American media stops making a big deal about idiots like "Paris Hilton" who's done nothing for America but show the world what self serving greedy idiots we seem to be.

When people stop paying ridiculous sums for meager entertainment by "stars" who for the most part are manufactured advertising icons to begin with and have a "Hit" ratio of less than 1 in 20. That covers most if not all.

When America stops becoming the land of the consumer and starts to act its age and stand up in a real way to the world and demand once again our dominance.

We are fat and doomed.

Answer 9

Here is the poor as defined by an American.

The following are facts about persons defined as “poor” by the Census Bureau, taken from various government reports:

Forty-six percent of all poor households actually own their own homes. The average home owned by persons classified as poor by the Census Bureau is a three-bedroom house with one-and-a-half baths, a garage, and a porch or patio.

Seventy-six percent of poor households have air conditioning. By contrast, 30 years ago, only 36 percent of the entire U.S. population enjoyed air conditioning.

Only 6 percent of poor households are overcrowded. More than two-thirds have more than two rooms per person.

The average poor American has more living space than the average individual living in Paris, London, Vienna, Athens, and other cities throughout Europe. (These comparisons are to the average citizens in foreign countries, not to those classified as poor.)

Nearly three-quarters of poor households own a car; 30 percent own two or more cars.

Ninety-seven percent of poor households have a color television; over half own two or more color televisions.

Seventy-eight percent have a VCR or DVD player; 62 percent have cable or satellite TV reception.

Seventy-three percent own microwave ovens, more than half have a stereo, and a third have an automatic dishwasher.

Here is what the report says about the food/hunger situation of the poor people:

When asked, some 89 percent of poor households reported they had “enough food to eat” during the entire year, although not always the kinds of food they would prefer. Around 9 percent stated they “sometimes” did not have enough to eat because of a lack of money to buy food.

And, about the general financial situation:

Some 70 percent of poor households report that during the course of the past year they were able to meet “all essential expenses,” including mortgage, rent, utility bills, and important medical care.

The report later concludes:

The typical American defined as “poor” by the government has a car, air conditioning, a refrigerator, a stove, a clothes washer and dryer, and a microwave. He has two color televisions, cable or satellite TV reception, a VCR or DVD player, and a stereo. He is able to obtain medical care. His home is in good repair and is not overcrowded. By his own report, his family is not hungry and he had sufficient funds in the past year to meet his family’s essential needs. While this individual’s life is not opulent, it is equally far from the popular images of dire poverty conveyed by the press, liberal activists, and politicians.

Answer 10

America looks spotless in all the areas you mention in comparison to most of the world.

We spend very little (percentage wise) on foreign aid and a school in Afghanistan can cost as little as a few hundred dollars compared to hundreds of thousands if not miliions for one in the US.

A welfare recipient in the US has more possesions than some ministers of government in Africa.  No one *has* to go hungry in this country.  America doesn't truly know what poverty is.  *Normal* people in some countries live in houses the size of your shed and move their beds so the rain doesn't hit them in the face at night.

In short, having seen all of this first hand, be grateful for how well you have it and stop whining about us giving a helping hand to those allied countries who need it.  We can't help everyone and on an individual level, yes you should take care of yourself so that you can help others.