RoofGardener Posted January 29, 2019 #176 Share Posted January 29, 2019 8 hours ago, Black Red Devil said: So Israel is spending 75% of US aid on US military equipment. So they're basically getting these weapons for free and you don't call that aid? Yes. I call that aid to Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, Northrop Grummand and the rest. You have to remember the origins of the US aid package, BRD. Prior to 1973, it was pretty minimal. It only skyrocketed as A reaction to increasing Soviet influence in the middle east, especially their extravagant re-arming of Syria and Egypt. American was afraid that the development of the Israeli Lavi fighter jet might undercut sales of the F16 on international arms markets. American killed the project by offering "free" F16's. And a very effective tactic it was too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skliss Posted January 29, 2019 #177 Share Posted January 29, 2019 11 hours ago, Black Red Devil said: Because they're flooding to your shores and you're already giving billions to countries that don't need the money. Then we need to stop sending billions that are being misspent and use it here at home for the betterment of our citizens, which includes border security. Maybe Australia can send them a few billion instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoofGardener Posted January 29, 2019 #178 Share Posted January 29, 2019 5 hours ago, Setton said: Probably the one who caused the shutdown. You know, the one who said he'd be proud of it. It takes two to Tango. Proud or otherwise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Red Devil Posted January 29, 2019 #179 Share Posted January 29, 2019 39 minutes ago, skliss said: Then we need to stop sending billions that are being misspent and use it here at home for the betterment of our citizens, which includes border security. Maybe Australia can send them a few billion instead. Why, they're not scratching at our door? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Red Devil Posted January 29, 2019 #180 Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, RoofGardener said: Yes. I call that aid to Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, Northrop Grummand and the rest. You have to remember the origins of the US aid package, BRD. Prior to 1973, it was pretty minimal. It only skyrocketed as A reaction to increasing Soviet influence in the middle east, especially their extravagant re-arming of Syria and Egypt. American was afraid that the development of the Israeli Lavi fighter jet might undercut sales of the F16 on international arms markets. American killed the project by offering "free" F16's. And a very effective tactic it was too. So 46 years of aid and they still need 3 billion a year. How about if they gave 750 million to Central American countries for development and only 2.25 billion (75%) to Israel or other allied countries to buy their weapons? That would still work. Edited January 29, 2019 by Black Red Devil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoofGardener Posted January 29, 2019 #181 Share Posted January 29, 2019 13 minutes ago, Black Red Devil said: So 46 years of aid and they still need 3 billion a year. How about if they gave 1 billion to Central American countries for development and only 2 billion (75%) to Israel or other allied countries to buy their weapons? That would still work. Yup - I'd agree. I don't think Israel really warrants defence aid at all . However, America are addicted to it, because their defence companies (Boeing, Raytheon etc) need that 2-3 Billion per year. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skliss Posted January 29, 2019 #182 Share Posted January 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Black Red Devil said: Why, they're not scratching at our door? You seem pretty free throwing around our money. Aren't we just one big kumbaya world? Shouldn't you guys pay your portion too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setton Posted January 29, 2019 #183 Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, RoofGardener said: It takes two to Tango. Proud or otherwise. Why are you trying to take away his credit for this achievement? Trump said he wanted this and would be proud of it. Don't deny him that when he already gets so little credit! Have a heart man! Edited January 29, 2019 by Setton 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aztek Posted January 29, 2019 #184 Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) how about we give nothing to central American countries, and actually continue pay Israel for their role. if Australians want to help CA, they are more than welcome to do so Edited January 29, 2019 by aztek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Red Devil Posted January 30, 2019 #185 Share Posted January 30, 2019 8 hours ago, skliss said: You seem pretty free throwing around our money. Aren't we just one big kumbaya world? Shouldn't you guys pay your portion too? I'm not throwing around your money, your chiefs in charge are. I'm just adding some ideas to your dilemma's and guess what, they're for free. As for us paying our share, NO thanks, we already give aid around our region. Anyway we aim low, you guys are the ones with Superpower ambitions with your 10 naval fleets spread across the world, NATO basis everywhere etc. Our leaders in charge are just happy to tag along and jump every time your bosses snap their fingers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted January 30, 2019 #186 Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) 23 hours ago, Black Red Devil said: I actually posted this in my previous post before reading your reply and I agree. What I don't agree with is this idea that the world must supply, assist and defend Israel at all costs like you do. Israel is capable of defending themselves and IMO of course, 2.9 billion could be spent better. Then again, you're paying so who am I to lecture. Just brain scanning alternative solutions. In the M.E. we have no other real allies. Israel depends on America's vote at the UN far more than our tiny amounts of cash or weaponry. They're a net exporter of weapons tech. They're using the F-35 in actual combat already and we're receiving tons of intel from those missions. Think of their air force as Kippah wearing Guinea Pigs. Guinea Pigs that RARELY lose. The other reason I'd give is that regardless the personal opinion people have of them and their right to be on that land, they ARE on that land and they will burn the world down before they allow themselves to be cast back into a Diaspora. It seems little enough of a concession for the world to allow them a postage stamp size of territory in exchange for the region being left intact. I'm talking Realpolitik here. The Palestinian people could be living in a democracy with real advantages for their people. REAL educational opportunities and vastly improved lives, economically, if they'd only lay down the hatred. Gaza could be a world destination on the Mediterranean. Instead, it's a killing-field and a blight on humanity. It is a perfect example of how unbridled hatred will consume itself. Edited January 30, 2019 by and then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DieChecker Posted January 30, 2019 #187 Share Posted January 30, 2019 15 hours ago, skliss said: You seem pretty free throwing around our money. Aren't we just one big kumbaya world? Shouldn't you guys pay your portion too? How about the US gives 10 billion in aid to Indonesia, so they can build more and better boats for those trying to reach Oz? After all, illegal, or not, they just want a better life, and work opportunities. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Red Devil Posted January 30, 2019 #188 Share Posted January 30, 2019 6 hours ago, and then said: In the M.E. we have no other real allies. Israel depends on America's vote at the UN far more than our tiny amounts of cash or weaponry. They're a net exporter of weapons tech. They're using the F-35 in actual combat already and we're receiving tons of intel from those missions. Think of their air force as Kippah wearing Guinea Pigs. Guinea Pigs that RARELY lose. The other reason I'd give is that regardless the personal opinion people have of them and their right to be on that land, they ARE on that land and they will burn the world down before they allow themselves to be cast back into a Diaspora. It seems little enough of a concession for the world to allow them a postage stamp size of territory in exchange for the region being left intact. I'm talking Realpolitik here. The Palestinian people could be living in a democracy with real advantages for their people. REAL educational opportunities and vastly improved lives, economically, if they'd only lay down the hatred. Gaza could be a world destination on the Mediterranean. Instead, it's a killing-field and a blight on humanity. It is a perfect example of how unbridled hatred will consume itself. Hard to work out what intel they're going to get when they're bombing Palestinian houses in Gaza. Israel is surrounded by Hamas and Hezbolah who they could wipe out anytime of the day, Syria is in shambles, Jordan are closet allies thanks to the US, Egypt and Iraq have their own problems to worry about and Iran is every western ally enemy, not just Israels, thanks to the nuclear threat rhetoric raised by Israel and the US which nobody has ever proven and is probably more about undermining their oil in favor of SA's oil than a realistic military threat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setton Posted January 30, 2019 #189 Share Posted January 30, 2019 7 hours ago, and then said: regardless the personal opinion people have of them and their right to be on that land, they ARE on that land and they will burn the world down before they allow themselves to be cast back into a Diaspora. You realise that you just described North Korea? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aztek Posted February 1, 2019 #190 Share Posted February 1, 2019 On 1/25/2019 at 7:35 PM, Captain Risky said: sorry maybe i don't know a lot about the political system in your country but if Trump issues an EO to pay the federal workers then why would he shut government down?what advantage would he get... the whole idea is that gvmnt is not working, but in any case someone in DC has similar idea. Congressmen introduce bill to withhold pay from Congress, president during government shutdowns Three congressmen have introduced a bill Tuesday that would withhold pay from members of Congress, the president and the vice president in the event of a government shutdown. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, joined by Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas and Rep. Max Rose of New York, introduced the "Solidarity in Salary Act" on the House floor Tuesday afternoon. http://www.fox5dc.com/news/congressmen-introduce-bill-to-withhold-pay-from-congress-president-during-government-shutdowns?fbclid=IwAR0ZYZTUGFV3AwBEsBYRX8uzVS1we6EB5rxScrKak2R6qlbAMtzPKvfc7UQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unusual Tournament Posted February 1, 2019 Author #191 Share Posted February 1, 2019 29 minutes ago, aztek said: the whole idea is that gvmnt is not working, but in any case someone in DC has similar idea. Congressmen introduce bill to withhold pay from Congress, president during government shutdowns Three congressmen have introduced a bill Tuesday that would withhold pay from members of Congress, the president and the vice president in the event of a government shutdown. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, joined by Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas and Rep. Max Rose of New York, introduced the "Solidarity in Salary Act" on the House floor Tuesday afternoon. http://www.fox5dc.com/news/congressmen-introduce-bill-to-withhold-pay-from-congress-president-during-government-shutdowns?fbclid=IwAR0ZYZTUGFV3AwBEsBYRX8uzVS1we6EB5rxScrKak2R6qlbAMtzPKvfc7UQ That ^^^ doesn’t address what I wrote. On another note... Trump is independently wealthy enough to support himself and anyone else in his government and donates his presidential pay check to charity so no skin off Trump’s nose. But for the rest of congress it would put pressure to bow to Trumps threats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromdor Posted February 1, 2019 #192 Share Posted February 1, 2019 58 minutes ago, Captain Risky said: That ^^^ doesn’t address what I wrote. On another note... Trump is independently wealthy enough to support himself and anyone else in his government and donates his presidential pay check to charity so no skin off Trump’s nose. But for the rest of congress it would put pressure to bow to Trumps threats. Eh, I think they get their wealth from their congressional position instead of their salary. Pretty sure McConnell, Trump and Pelosi can happily sit till next elections without pay. I think the bill that maintains funding for everything except Congressional and Executive branch spending would be more effective. The aptly named, Stop STUPIDITY Act: https://govtrackinsider.com/stop-stupidity-act-would-end-the-practice-of-government-shutdowns-by-automatically-renewing-most-e3c547f32638 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unusual Tournament Posted February 1, 2019 Author #193 Share Posted February 1, 2019 11 minutes ago, Gromdor said: Eh, I think they get their wealth from their congressional position instead of their salary. Pretty sure McConnell, Trump and Pelosi can happily sit till next elections without pay. I think the bill that maintains funding for everything except Congressional and Executive branch spending would be more effective. The aptly named, Stop STUPIDITY Act: https://govtrackinsider.com/stop-stupidity-act-would-end-the-practice-of-government-shutdowns-by-automatically-renewing-most-e3c547f32638 Sure the three you mentioned could but I wonder how many more could? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setton Posted February 1, 2019 #194 Share Posted February 1, 2019 2 hours ago, aztek said: the whole idea is that gvmnt is not working, but in any case someone in DC has similar idea. Congressmen introduce bill to withhold pay from Congress, president during government shutdowns Three congressmen have introduced a bill Tuesday that would withhold pay from members of Congress, the president and the vice president in the event of a government shutdown. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, joined by Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas and Rep. Max Rose of New York, introduced the "Solidarity in Salary Act" on the House floor Tuesday afternoon. http://www.fox5dc.com/news/congressmen-introduce-bill-to-withhold-pay-from-congress-president-during-government-shutdowns?fbclid=IwAR0ZYZTUGFV3AwBEsBYRX8uzVS1we6EB5rxScrKak2R6qlbAMtzPKvfc7UQ That would be a great idea. If combined with legislation that politicians may not make profits from private business while in office. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredimus Posted February 1, 2019 #195 Share Posted February 1, 2019 As I read through the main title and most of the comments here I feel a bit of sorrow for the direction this country has been heading in. Most seem to forget that our system is not designed to oblige partisan politics. Those in power should not be using one item against another to obtain more power or belittle the other party. Our system was designed so that compromise should always be sought after. Sadly, the age of social media and 24/7 news cycles have done away with the word "compromise" as long as the other side has an opposing view. We as Americans have let this happen, we should all be ashamed of what we have become. A nation of instant gratification as long as it fits your own agenda. We all claim that we are independent, we claim to be patriots, we claim to hold freedom most high... until it requires giving up something. We do not want to give up our social media pages... newest tech... gps units... laptops... etc. but in order to keep those things we are fully capable of letting go of liberty and true freedom... and privacy. We have ingrained in our selves the ability to live a life full of fake gratification as long as it looks good on online... keeping up with the Jones looks a lot different now than it did in the 50's. What will it take to stand up against a corrupt system of government that continually taints the ideas of the founding? What do we do in the face of tyranny wearing patriots clothing? What will it take to stand up against corporate entities that sell you at every turn and keep you addicted by any means while they feed you propaganda over and over until you become numb to the realities of their deeds? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromdor Posted February 1, 2019 #196 Share Posted February 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Captain Risky said: Sure the three you mentioned could but I wonder how many more could? Honestly, none of the others matter when it comes to bringing it to the floor or signing it into law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Due Posted February 1, 2019 #197 Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Dredimus said: As I read through the main title and most of the comments here I feel a bit of sorrow for the direction this country has been heading in. Most seem to forget that our system is not designed to oblige partisan politics. Those in power should not be using one item against another to obtain more power or belittle the other party. Our system was designed so that compromise should always be sought after. Sadly, the age of social media and 24/7 news cycles have done away with the word "compromise" as long as the other side has an opposing view. We as Americans have let this happen, we should all be ashamed of what we have become. A nation of instant gratification as long as it fits your own agenda. We all claim that we are independent, we claim to be patriots, we claim to hold freedom most high... until it requires giving up something. We do not want to give up our social media pages... newest tech... gps units... laptops... etc. but in order to keep those things we are fully capable of letting go of liberty and true freedom... and privacy. We have ingrained in our selves the ability to live a life full of fake gratification as long as it looks good on online... keeping up with the Jones looks a lot different now than it did in the 50's. What will it take to stand up against a corrupt system of government that continually taints the ideas of the founding? What do we do in the face of tyranny wearing patriots clothing? What will it take to stand up against corporate entities that sell you at every turn and keep you addicted by any means while they feed you propaganda over and over until you become numb to the realities of their deeds? What will it take? Guts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unusual Tournament Posted February 1, 2019 Author #198 Share Posted February 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Dredimus said: As I read through the main title and most of the comments here I feel a bit of sorrow for the direction this country has been heading in. Most seem to forget that our system is not designed to oblige partisan politics. Those in power should not be using one item against another to obtain more power or belittle the other party. Our system was designed so that compromise should always be sought after. Sadly, the age of social media and 24/7 news cycles have done away with the word "compromise" as long as the other side has an opposing view. We as Americans have let this happen, we should all be ashamed of what we have become. A nation of instant gratification as long as it fits your own agenda. We all claim that we are independent, we claim to be patriots, we claim to hold freedom most high... until it requires giving up something. We do not want to give up our social media pages... newest tech... gps units... laptops... etc. but in order to keep those things we are fully capable of letting go of liberty and true freedom... and privacy. We have ingrained in our selves the ability to live a life full of fake gratification as long as it looks good on online... keeping up with the Jones looks a lot different now than it did in the 50's. What will it take to stand up against a corrupt system of government that continually taints the ideas of the founding? What do we do in the face of tyranny wearing patriots clothing? What will it take to stand up against corporate entities that sell you at every turn and keep you addicted by any means while they feed you propaganda over and over until you become numb to the realities of their deeds? compromise? well the republicans had the house for 2 years and they said no to Trump for his wall. honestly, Trump's own party were not wiling to fund his wall then the democrats should have for the sake of a healthy democracy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredimus Posted February 4, 2019 #199 Share Posted February 4, 2019 On 2/1/2019 at 3:46 PM, Captain Risky said: compromise? well the republicans had the house for 2 years and they said no to Trump for his wall. honestly, Trump's own party were not wiling to fund his wall then the democrats should have for the sake of a healthy democracy? If this is your response, you are completely missing the point. Its part of the problem... not the solution. "Well, this group did this, so why should we do this..." how about setting down facts, an exorcise in reality. Remove emotion from the equation and give a complete, unbiased opinion on why it should or should not be done instead of an iron front of "because its Trump" or "Its republican". My post wasn't about party lines, which have been blurred when it fits one agenda or another. The post is about compromise from all sides. Not once did I call for the wall to be completely funded, not once did I advocate for the wall actually. What I am advocating is compromise... you cant have your house speaker step out and denounce a plan BEFORE the plan is ever actually brought about... This has been done... the compromise he offered is something that most democrats have asked for in the years past... but because its Trump, there will be no compromise... and of course, it should work both ways. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellapenella Posted February 4, 2019 #200 Share Posted February 4, 2019 On 1/25/2019 at 4:03 PM, Captain Risky said: Trump surrenders to Democrats, ends government shutdown New York: US President Donald Trump has capitulated to his Democratic opponents by agreeing to re-open the US government without securing any money for a wall on the border with Mexico. Just a day after vowing he would not cave in to demands that he end the government shutdown, Trump announced he would re-open the government for three weeks of negotiations on border security. https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/trump-surrenders-to-democrats-ends-government-shutdown-20190126-p50ts2.html Why do you suppose this is not talked about ? is something going on besides what media spoon feeds the public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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