Accept The American Way, Or Face The Consequences! ( Archived) (780)

No stones have been thrown, nor shots fired. This is a civilized exchange of views under Riya rules!

I hope that was a deeply sincere post!!

Whether or not I could have fooled you.....you could always just take my word on it!

True...it's kinda democratic.

No queen of CS anymore...since you lost your crown.

Just a little data - hope it helps chill out a few of the comments here.

Washington — The United States is the single largest donor of foreign economic aid, but, unlike many other developed nations, Americans prefer to donate their money through the private sector, according to a new report published by a Washington research organization.

Of the $122.8 billion of foreign aid provided by Americans in 2005 (the most current data available), $95.5 billion, or 79 percent, came from private foundations, corporations, voluntary organizations, universities, religious organizations and individuals, says the annual Index of Global Philanthropy.

There are also plenty of comments especially by prominent Texas senators that all government foreign aid should be abolished. That it is misused, misdirected and basically does not work when the government is involved.

Have Fun all. I read a few of the early comments, but too much rhetoric, starting to sound like a bunch of US Senators on a Filibuster!

The United States finds itself in an Unusual position. Due to it's resourceful people, we have become a major world power. No matter what we do or say there will be an element that is jealous, rejects any status quo, or just like to stir the pot.

If the 2000 election results were invalid, show me proof, not allegations. It went through OUR legal system, it was upheld. I know of no GOVERNMENT that has protested the results in an official capacity.

Mr. Chavez has made a point out of provoking the US Government. So if the US is not sending him thank you notes and touting his ' democracy?', seems reasonable to me

I believe a little research would find that the State Dept. Has commented upon Zimbabwe.

American business explored and developed many many oil resources throughout the world, only to have their investments 'nationalized'. Maybe these businesses are too cozy in Washington DC, but I still resent the idea that after Americans put up the money did all the work some two bit Dictator comes along and legally steals it.

I find it amusing that so many will rip the USA, accuse it of the most outragous atrocities, then when there is a crisis expect the USA to fix it. Another thing, if the USA was actually as corrupt and oil/power mad as you imply, we'd just take what we want, world opinion be damned!