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Originally Posted by Ducimus
What I think we should do, is shut down some of our overseas bases, like say in Korea. Also shut down any and all foreign aid, and the like that only bennfit other nations. Use that money, and start a work program to work on our infrastructure. I think this would go much farther to stimulate the economy then a lousy 200 dollar check that most people probably deposit in their saving because income and job prospects are dismal.
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Though I think Korea still deserves our military commitment I can agree with the general idea of closing foreign bases that have outlived their usefulness. Europe doesn't really need us there anymore and there is also a lot of boondoggle in our foreign aid that could be cut back as well.