[caltrop]

We should be taking care of ourselves first. Among other things that means an immigration time out (we can't afford to assimilate a fraction of the illegal immigrants we've already got), sending back the illegals we can find and ending non food foreign aid (which doesn't damage recipent countries domestic production). Like you, I agree the UN doesn't deserve additional US funding. While we're at it we can bring our ground troops home from Europe. We've got 75,000 GIs stationed there plus their dependents. With no mission and at huge cost, their return is long overdue. With the savings we can rebuild the Navy which can ensure open sea lanes for the trade the US engages in, and will continue to engage in, around the world.

[appalachian_dweller]

>> bring our ground troops home from Europe <<

That's a great idea!