03-07-2017, 11:24 AM
(03-07-2017, 11:11 AM)hollodero Wrote: There were measurements called the Marshall plan, which helped us a great deal... you elevated us so we can become strong trade partners. This was direct financial aid worth an today's equivalent of 130 billion (it were more than 13 billion at the time).
Without that, all follow-ups would have been less efficient.
Sure, that plays into my points about "it's the economy, stupid".
But as far as NATO and the UN and others contributing to stability, about the only thing I see they've done is issue sanctions, which only serve to condemn people to poverty.
Do they go hand-in-hand with the economic alliances? Maybe. I just don't think there are many cases of countries going against their self-interest for the "greater good".
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