There is no denying there are massive problems with foreign aid, or that many African countries are underestimated as producers and exporters. But cutting off aid overnight without a replacement plan (which is shaping up to be Trump’s signature move) is not some sort of magic bullet. Economies would suffer and many…

It’s the word “stolen” that I object to, because of the points you raise - it’s not always corruption that sees some money redirected or absorbed by local administrative costs etc. There are ways to ask the question that don’t broadcast such disdain for the entire continent’s governments.

Almost like it would be good to give yourself more than 10 seconds and 140 characters to address it!

Plus the inability to take the long view on international security - by fostering positive international relations first.

This. I can’t explain why the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief is a good thing if things like, oh, “improved life expectancy in developing countries”, “fewer orphans” and “fewer babies born with HIV” don’t sway you.

Look it up. Africa, country of.

Of. Course. They. Fucking. Do.

And a very large sign that says “TRUMP”. Branding is important.

Oh, it just gets better and better, doesn’t it.

My thoughts exactly. Believing in the fundamental decency of everyone you encounter is a wonderful trait until you encounter a truly indecent person. This goes for politics as well as your personal life.

I WAS trying to buy a house in November. Then Trump happened and I was like “uh, how about we hold off?”

Scary part: I’m not sure that he would if he thought it would destabilize the country (ETA: in the short term. There seems to be lots of stuff poised to destabilize it in the intermediate-to-long term). He seems very very very committed to a peaceful transfer of power. :/

We’ve been living in opposite world ever since the Christian Right embraced the thrice-married serial adulterer. Everything I thought I knew about US politics has gone out the window. So this makes perfect sense.

My only comment on news articles I share on social media any more. “Everything is fine, you guys.”

Thanks! That’s always nice to hear.

No, I live in the US (hence the reference to US politics). People here are entitled to think I’m not one of them / you and to tell me so, but the difference between me and this poor woman is that my citizenship is not dependent on their opinions.

Yes, of course I wonder that. Especially following Trump’s election. As far as I can tell it follows pretty predictable political lines - my liberal pro-immigration enclave is pretty delighted with my presence and opinions, many others are not. Very similar to how it would have broken down had I stayed in my country…

Yup, and people do, and it’s always delightful. The difference is that when they say it to me, it doesn’t actually carry any legal weight.

Well... people like me, I guess. Not trying to change all of the anything, but I certainly speak my mind about US politics, the death penalty, abortion rights and police brutality despite being an immigrant (and that’s just today). I live here and I care about my chosen community, so I don’t see any reason why I…

I disagree. Support for the death penalty is associated with conservative politics, white race, lower education, and being male. Skewing the jury toward this group, particularly in cases where the defendant is a person of color, absolutely stacks the case against them in the guilt-finding phase as well as the…