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I like dogging on Trump as much as the next guy, but until we have major problems (physical health, homeless, mental health, etc) solved in the US, I don't give a fuck about our soft power.
This is a shortsighted and narrow-minded point of view - unless it's just a misunderstanding of the term. Part of this "soft power" is just having international friends who will work with us, negotiate with us, and cooperate in efforts such as combating human trafficking and ransomware, both of which the US plays a large role in. These relationships are important for the internal stability of the US. We can't limit our focus to internal issues only, that is a losing strategy.
This is about priorities.
I don't give a fuck about our soft power inasmuch as giving other countries money is a requirement to maintain it.
I'd rather we have focus on internal issues at all, and resolve many of those, before we dedicate resources to fixing other people's problems.
Oh boy, I think you are in for an awakening, because losing democratic and humanitarian values in general, will make all of that worse too.
Are you not aware what Nazism does? That's what you have in USA. If Trump really wanted to solve those problems, he would have the blessings from most countries.
When did you ever see an authoritarian government care about the weakest in their country?
This is pathetic and insulting discourse. This thread is about providing aid to other countries. Stay on topic.
Look at what I responded to To think Trump will improve: (physical health, homeless, mental health, etc). That's what's pathetic.
You have to be a special kind of naive to believe that.
It's wild that you pasted my quote in here although you continue to argue against a strawman.
Only neolibs give a shit about the "soft power" that we get from foreign aid.
How is it a strawman to call a Nazi what he is? He even allowed Musk Heiling at inauguration, saying NOTHING against it afterwards.
If you think Trump is not a Nazi, I can't imagine what it takes to convince you?
Alright, man. Have fun on the internet.