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Originally Posted by hevusa Quote: |
Originally Posted by tadpole256 Quote: |
Originally Posted by hevusa
The problem is this: we could help our own, and have enough left over to help them. We choose not to.
| We can not help everyone. Thier is nothing wrong with America putting Americans first. Should we choose to help another country that is kudos for us, but should not be expected. |
When we can help our own and them and choose not to there is no kudos envolved. | And who says we SHOULD help them just because we can?
Where does this breed of optimism come from? |
Because it would benefit us if we helped them. i would see that as the best reason.
besides that fuzzy feeling you get from helping someone selflessly.  |