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im not into politics and dont know what the hell is going on in the world today (ignorance really is bliss) but, if i heard correctly on NPR today, were sending troops out to help out in Japan. Who would help us (the US) if we were victims of some natural disaster? And another thing, do we owe Japan money? If so, since were providing aid, will they take it off our tab?
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If something crazy goes on in America, the Japs usually help out. Maybe not to the same extent America is expected to help other countries, but they do help. Helping people isn't about what they can or would do for you."Any dog under 50lbs is a cat and cats are pointless." - Ron Swanson -
Japan is a huge ally of the US. They have helped us out plenty. Maybe not to the scale that we're about to help them, but they have done a lot. I saw the other day that some Japanese official donated a million to Katrina relief efforts, out of his personal account.Originally posted by BradMOriginally posted by LeahComment
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England,Canada,Japan and Australia would help us in time of need. Every other nation would stand by and watch.Comment
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wow. thats awesome, good to hear......bro....Comment
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They also own 800+ billion of our debt.Comment
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I'm sure obama said "we'll take it off our tab"Comment
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The Japanese Foreign Ministry said that it would provide $200,000 to the American Red Cross to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina. Japan also identified needs in affected regions via the U.S. government and provided up to $1,000,000 in emergency supplies such as tents, blankets and power generators if they receive requests from the U.S. for such assistance. Private and corporate donations totaled over $13,000,000. One Japanese individual, Takashi Endo, donated USD $1,000,000 from his personal funds to Katrina relief efforts.
Also, sometimes helping people in need is just the right thing to do.Originally posted by lincolnboyComment
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At the moment so would France.Originally posted by Racewerx View Post"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -Benjamin Franklin
"A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury." -Alexander Fraser TytlerComment
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Wow, I had no idea that many offered aid. I'm impressed. Maybe I wont be so hardlined in my stance of being against "saving" the world.Originally posted by Skidmark View PostComment
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Yea, I mean it's nice to see a country come in and help, but I do think the US does go overboard sometimes with donations in the hundreds of millions, or more.Originally posted by Shaggin Wagon View PostComment
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No, I put that on when people were talking about getting banned for racist comments. I need to change it...Originally posted by A+ View PostComment
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