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Old 01-17-2011, 07:53   #30
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Originally Posted by Sigaba View Post
By this logic, the US should not have backed the reconstruction of Europe after the Second World War.
True. In essence, we funded the competition. Likewise with Japan. Ask GM shareholders how that worked out.

While you make a good point about balancing ideas with strategic interests, I note that China seems to do a pretty good job of advancing their interests at minimal cost.

Until we get our own house in order, maybe we should reconsider giving money away.
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