We Spend Trillions of Dollars, Pounds and Euros on Foreign Wars while Ignoring our Homeless Populations at Home.
Please, don’t get it twisted:I don’t have a problem with us as a society spending billions of ¥, €, and $ helping our allies fighting for their freedoms and their self-determination, given that past generations have fought, bled and died to leave us the way of life, of which we’re custodians. They also fought, bled and died so that our own citizens in need shouldn’t be in positions to be forgotten and ignored. This is why I see the double standards when our governments tell us that they have no money to slove issues of homelessness, childcare, paid family leave, mental health facilities, etc. — I find it sad and regretable.
The United States and other Western countries have been planning and financing billions of $, €, and other currencies in additional funding for countries like Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, which are are freedom-loving allies. The fundings have been going to liltary weapons, self-defense and humanitarian needs ( when it comes to Ukraine of course). I understand that my country, France, the United States, Germany and other Western countries promised to protect Ukraine three decades ago, once Ukraine had to give up its nucelar weapons.Russia saw Ukraine holding nuclear weapons as a threat to its national security; laughing out loud.
To make matters worse, Russia also agreed and signed up to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty, in case another country threatened it. Unfortunately, it’s been proven time after time again that Russia cann ot be trusted.As I have stated, even I support neither Ukraine or Russia in the war that Vladimir Putin stupidly initiated, given his lack of cognitiveness to realize that Ukraine was never a threat to Russia’s national security and its survival as a country — I still maintain that Vladimir Putin is using his ballistic tactick to invade the Ukraine as a distraction from his failures to lift millions of his own citizens from poverty.
I also maintain that Vladimir Putin chose to invade Ukraine to distract freedom-loving Russians and the rest of the world from his failure to raise concerns about hate crimes toward minorities in Russia, granting journalists rights to report the news as they see fit, improving the standards of living of his people,improving the heathcare stuation in his country, rivaling the U.S. economically and technoligically, and ensuring that Russia joins NATO by living up to all the requirements set by the alliance. It was always about Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and other dictators enriching themselves and their surroundings, while treating their own citizens like idiots: These dictators do it by reporting to their citizens that everything wrong in their lives is the responsbility of Western nations and the values we hold dear. At the same time, both Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin see much of the Global South as useful idiots, whose emotions can be easily manipulated and played like games of chess, given the innability of much of these populations to learn from history, due to their attachements to colonialism, which they blame for all the incompetence existing in those parts of the world.
Speaking of dealing with issues at home, it’s worth acknowledging that governments do allocate substantial funds to areas other than military expenditures. For example, investments in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and social programs are significant components of many national budgets. Nonetheless, the perceived discrepancy between military spending and domestic investment can still create a sense of imbalance. As a citizen, I have the right to express my concerns and engage in dialogue with policymakers. Participating in the democratic process, voicing my opinions, and supporting candidates or initiatives that align with my values can be effective ways to advocate for a redirection of resources toward areas that matter.
What many of our govermnents fail to understand is that public opinion and societal priorities can shape government actions over time. I intend to raising awareness and engaging in discussions about the matter of domestic investments and the well-being of citizens, if anyone else doesn’t want to address the matter on this platform, I can contribute to the ongoing dialogue and potentially influence policy decisions. Ultimately, achieving a balance between military spending and domestic investments is a complex challenge that requires ongoing scrutiny, public engagement, and the involvement of multiple parties.
Progressives and others have raised concerns about various military interventions, including those in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, and conflicts in Ukraine and Israel; rightly so, in my humble opinion. These conflicts have been the subject of intense debate and criticism from different perspectives. Critics, rightly argue that these military interventions can have far-reaching consequences, both in terms of human lives lost and the financial costs incurred. We also argue that the resources spent on these conflicts could have been allocated to address pressing domestic issues such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, and social programs.
Critics like myself, including Progressives and Libertarians, have expressed concerns about the allocation of foreign aid packages and the involvement of defense contractors in the process. We argue that in some cases, a significant portion of aid may not directly benefit the intended recipients, but instead may contribute to the profits of defense contractors and other intermediaries. It is the responsibility of our governments to ensure the effective and transparent use of foreign aid, it is crucial for freedom-loving governments to have robust oversight mechanisms in place. This includes monitoring the allocation and utilization of funds, promoting accountability, and ensuring that aid reaches its intended beneficiaries. I often call for increased transparency, stricter oversight, and reforms to ensure that foreign aid is effectively utilized and directed toward its intended purposes. We intend to advocate for more comprehensive evaluations of aid programs, increased involvement of local communities, and efforts to reduce corruption and inefficiencies in the delivery of aid.
Governments in our part of the world and elsewhere could implement policies and programs to increase the availability of affordable housing, such as subsidizing housing projects, providing rental assistance, or promoting affordable housing initiatives. Encouraging mixed-income neighborhoods and supporting community development can also contribute to addressing housing needs. Additionally, it is crucial that our governments in the West keep investing in preventive care, community health programs, and addressing the root causes of healthcare disparities can help improve overall health outcomes. Furthermore, our governments also have the responsibility to invest in infrastructure to ensure the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of essential systems. This includes transportation networks, energy grids, water and sanitation systems, and digital infrastructure. Infrastructure investments not only create job opportunities but also enhance economic productivity and quality of life for citizens.
Additionally, our governments in the Western world have not learned anything from Covid-19 and the negative impacts the pandemic is still having on supply chain issues in China because they keep making the same mistakes when it comes to depending on China for pharmaceuticals, cheap labor, and other economic circumstances: The COVID-19 pandemic has indeed exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains, including those related to medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. These challenges have prompted discussions about the need for diversification, increased domestic production capabilities, and a re-evaluation of supply chain dynamics.
With all due respect, I understand that China is the world’s second richest country, by GDP Nominal. Still, the administration in charge of that country is grown more isolationist, nationalistic, and ethnocentric, and human rights violations keep on happening because our governments in the Western world have been crippled by political correctness as if they lack the backbone to call spade to spade and find ways to either relocate some of businesses back home, or relocate in other countries where we don’t have to deal with the vicious nature of the Chinese government.