Quote Originally Posted by Tribesman
But hey its better to throw a little bit of money and feed the wacky nutcases isn't it , help them grow and get bigger and nuttier , it must be better since that is the current policy isn't it
Oh come on, do you really think that simply funding everything to the tune of $1T/per annum for a few decades will sweep the problems out?

Some problems would lessen, to be sure, but:

a) weak economics/economic opportunity is not the sole basis of the problem

b) "pouring" money into endemically corrupt areas is more likely to pump up the economy of the Caymans rather than the ME -- I know you are aware of how current US funding for Iraq isn't exactly getting to the intended recipients intact

c) the aid itself would become a bone of contention and a source of anger