Shutdown!

[Benton]

(02-07-2018, 02:54 PM)StLucieBengal Wrote:
I have been consistent in the opinions on foreign involvement.   I would cut everyone off and let the world go at each other.    In the end the only real allies that matter is the UK and those under the Queen, and Israel.  

I am perfectly fine with having enough defense to repel an attack.  Now that we have that settled we can cut social programs that aren’t necessary.   .

To the bold, agreed, except I'd say England, Japan and our contiguous neighbors. I couldn't care less about Israel, as far as allies go. They are great for intelligence in the Middle East... but if we got out of the ME we don't really need their information.

As far as social programs, sure. Provided they don't ultimately increase costs. Like the 80s idea of 'hey, let's stop funding mental health' which has largely increased in the post-millennial problem of homelessness, crowded prisons and (possibly) more violent crimes and drug abuse. Lump costs associated with emergency healthcare for the homeless and drug abusers in with increased prison costs and we'd be better off to open up some mental health clinics.