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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Wraith: [QB] [QUOTE] Somehow this grand notion of assisting our allies and potential allies became an ongoing charity to whatever country is unwilling or unable to fend for their populace or who's leaders have crippled the countries through poor judgement of unwise military posturing. Current U.S. foreign aid policy is like the Marshall Plan without the "plan" part. [/QUOTE]In part yes. but it all stems from the great power politics of the Cold War. The Soviets were more than willing to pump money and arms into thrid world countries. The US had to respond. And deeper than that, paying people off is and always has been a vital part of maintaining power and at least a semblance of control. From the federated tribal system of the Romans to the Rajas of British India, this is the way it's always been done and the way it always will be done. No, it isn't perfect, but what is? The middle east does present a particular problem, with the entrenched hatred of the US, partly due to US actions, partly due to an ideological opposition and partly due to several decades of propaganda. But money always makes things go easier. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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