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Yet another selfish statement from a selfish man.
This is a myopic, counterproductive agenda with potentially catastrophic consequences. Humanitarian aid should not be tied to politics. Foreign assistance is an expression of our most deeply-held values and a manifestation of U.S. global leadership. When we lead, the world benefits and millions of lives are saved.
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'We are only going to give foreign aid to those who respect us,' Trump tells UN
Have you no decency?
No, Chris, he doesn’t. He has proven that over and over.
With all due respect Dr. Bridget E Kelly, the USA needs to isolate and heal itself. Most of this foreign aid all these years never even reached where it was supposed to go much like our major American charities which are mostly scam centers. The USA is morally and finically bankrupt. It’s time for other countries like China to take the lead and for us to heal.
We pay 1% to foreign aid to people who are starving. I am willing to pay 2 cents to the tax dollar to help eradicate poverty, regardless of what the rest of the world does.
Dr. Bridget E Kelly that’s fantastic. My schedule will slow down at the end of October. 
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Before we end world hunger we need to work on feeding the people and kids that are starving here
All people regardless of geographical boundaries are worthy of our help. And our poverty is nothing like it is in other parts of the world that have no social safety nets.
Dr. Bridget E Kelly - I don’t believe the USA has any tangible social safety nets.
Bridget E Kelly I get that there are countries worse off but this country really needs to fix itself first... can not help others if you yourself are not well!!!
John Donovan I agree... I have seen way too many people lately luving in condemned houses and can not afford food it is terrib…
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Stephanie Serfass We are the richest country in the world and we can fix it with every little effort.
Bridget E Kelly then why are people living in homes that are condemned and some here have been waiting years for their FEMA promised homes.... and are hungry??? Yes we could fix it soooo why aren't we???
Stephanie Serfass the entire system is designed to crush us and squeeze the wealth of the lower tiers right to the top. A major educational reform I stand behind is ending this BS hype on college education. It’s not just the debt that’s crushing people but the overall ideology it teaches that has little or nothing to do with gaining an ROI. When I was in high school there was a stigma against the kids that went to Voteck - we were fools. It’s not the trade being taught that counts as much as the entrepreneurial mindset. Most people I graduated with that went to college are suffering and those that didn’t are fine.
Stephanie Serfass these issues are plaguing our country because of our national greed. Our CEOs and stock market are sky high which too many people tout as economic progress. But our wage gap widens and as long as that widens, our poverty issues will continue. But that is something our legislators need to address and they won't because we don't give them millions of $$$ as the corporations do.
Bridget E Kelly Dr. Kelly, I’m curious where you got that info from. The info about us being the richest country in the world. Not looking to argue, I have way too much respect for you, however a good discussion is great.
John Donovan I totally believe in having a trade to fall back on!!! College is not the answer.... I agree... college does not guarantee you success in life!!!
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Hahahaha I wish I had that much disposable income!!!
Stephanie Serfass college used to serve a purpose up to the time the baby boomers went. After that it was a scam. I’ve done way too much research on this. And the minute I discovered that high school guidance counselors get commissions from college admissions I was appalled. I’ve made my own in New York before, I know how the games work now.
Stephanie Serfass you don't because the system is rigged against you. Are you eligible to deduct your private jet costs that are now eligible under the new tax law? These people gave $$$$ to our legislators and now they are rewarded.
Right so like John Donovan said we need to fix ourselves first
John Donovan where are you getting this information that counselors get commissions?
Stephanie Serfass which won’t happen unless we get a full reboot, with foreign intervention if necessary.
Bridget E Kelly from contacts, drum corps alum on both sides of the game in developed markets. I can totally understand if a rural area like stroudsburg (like any rural area not just stroudsburg) wouldn’t play that. The wedding market doesn’t in stroudsburg and that’s a partial reason why the average wedding budget up here barely touches the cost of a single high quality vendor on Long Island.
Bridget E Kelly its all about sales and getting a piece. Why do you think trump wanted a wall? It had zero to do with what’s good for us. 
follow the money.
follow the money.Kitty Hall Hodinka I agree... never disagreed with that... it is always about keeping yourself happy... and being happy with your life!!! I love my life and my son and I always help in our community and go on missions with our church that really was not the point we were making!! I too am a college graduate and have been on my own since the age of 18!! I make good money... and support my son and I on my own!!! But still think having a trade to fall back on is a good thing!! Shit happens in life and sometimes those degrees go by the way side because the jobs come and go... I went to college and a trade school... and am grateful for it!!!
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John Donovan FYI a close friend of mine is a high school guidance counselor. She’s never been offered nor taken a commission from a college. I know of another person who helps kids get into college and I’m almost certain she hasn’t either. I’m not saying it doesn’t happen but that’s a broad brush stroke you painted.
Carole Lange understood on the broad stroke. its a good possibility that this might only happen or most of the time just happen at the upper socio economic levels.
Another issue in the US is the "me first" culture. More times than not the US isn't taking care of it's own and makes excuses for it. The homeless are homeless because of drugs or alcohol or something else that's their fault, so they should have to fix it. The poor should get better jobs but if they hold out for those better jobs they shouldn't be on welfare. There are so many buts... maybe we should start asking ourselves what are we doing as individuals other than saying we need to take care of these people. Do you donate food/clothes, do you volunteer time?
Tracy Matulevich If you are asking me, I do both and more. I do think it is my responsibility to step up and be part of the solution.
Carole Lange I have worked for 5 school districts. I have served as a counselor at three of them and an administrator at the other two and this has never been the case. This is highly unethical and wold be grounds to be fired.
Bridget E Kelly I know you do a lot, that was to the others. I believe in doing what we can when we can.
John Donovan No tangible safety nets? Food stamps? Subsidized housing? Welfare? Unemployment protections? Free or low cost lunch at schools?
Michael Steen correct. obtaining any of those has similar odds to winning a lottery.
his 'performance' was beyond appalling; it was just like him: cheap, crass and ignorant
It’s seen negatively as social welfare or a drain on our society if we help these kid of people in our own country. The far right has convinced too many people that all these people are lazy parasites that don’t deserve our help. 
Correct. It’s all part of the capitalistic gaslighting. That very ideology is the divisive catalyst that helps to drive a wedge between the classes and spread out the numbers with income inequality.
A rising tide lifts all boats. When we help others do well, we do better.
Michael Steen such a simple concept that Bible bumpers conveniently forget.
The precursor to WWIII
This speech is a carbon copy of his campaign speeches. The problem is when he gives this kind of Orwellian propaganda speech to a crowd that’s not obligated to cater to his ego he gets an honest response.
Every single day since his entrance in the Oval Office there has been at least 1 time per day that he has said or done something completely irreparable and without compassion or class.
Right now that would mean everybody!
Under Trump, we don't lead. We follow a scatterbrained asshat.
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