I’ll be real brief. Israel doesn’t need financial aid from the United States. They have a vibrant economy, that is more than capable of supporting their citizens when the U.N. and certain countries are NOT erecting trade roadblocks against them due to ongoing religious bigotry. What Israel needs is simply free and open access to the global markets, which is what all the boycotts are designed to prevent.
Washington politicians have one response to any issue; throw American taxpayer money at it and hope it solves the problem. If not, then just keep repeating the process and hope something will change. Washington politicians are inherently lazy and stupid when it comes to understanding issues before the drumbeat to “do something” and throw money at a issue takes over. That’s a problem the American people need to address as our deficits continue to increase beyond all reason. However, I am not going to hold my breath on that one.
Dan W.
6 years ago
If AMAC should take a position on countries that have targeted Israel with boycotts, etc., should AMAC also take a position on Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen, or Russia’s campaign in Ukraine or Great Britain leaving the EU ?
Roger
6 years ago
Abandoning our allies around the world merely makes the world less safe for all. One type of ‘foreign aid’ the US should halt is welfare benefits to Illegal Immigrants invading the US.
Dorine
6 years ago
I fully support Israel as they are not only our greatest ally, but also the only country at continuous risk of being wiped off the face of the earth by their warring neighbors. I also support Rand Paul’s call for less foreign aid, especially to countries who are not our ally or where it is simply a bribe…
rKf
6 years ago
Stop all foreign aid. It creates resentment & is unappreciated. It fosters corruption at home & abroad. It’s international welfare & stifles initiative & self-sufficiency.
DKF
6 years ago
I agree with some who say that we need to ensure that Israel has access to the global market; I don’t believe that they need financial aid from us – but then we don’t need to be sending billions to other countries instead of reducing our own national debt and eliminating the billions spent on illegal immigrants in the USA!
Gary
6 years ago
The primary reason I don’t join AMAC is their pro-Isreali propaganda. If they want my donation, support the US and it’s citizens only and don’t get involved in world politics. People who wish to suppost Isreal can do so with their own money.
AlanWH
6 years ago
“I Will Bless Those Who Bless You and Curse Those Who Curse You and in You Shall ALL The Families of the Earth Be Blessed.” Genesis 12:3 “Forever O Lord, Thy Word is Settled in Heaven.” Psalm 119:89 That’s ALL We Need to Know.
Fred
6 years ago
I’m for supporting Israel to a very reduced level. The priorities must be the reduction of the national debt (yes, even at the expense of helping Israel), the reduction in the size of the national government, and the reduction in federal income tax.
Doug
6 years ago
The Bible says that Israel isGods chosen. Yes we should help them.
David Cooper
6 years ago
If you don’t support Israel I will drop your group. If Randy Paul does not like Jews that is his bad
Scott Chapin
6 years ago
Hanging our allies out to dry accepts globalism and our own subsequent demise.
Tom
6 years ago
If we kept the money home think how much lower our taxes would be. How about helping fx Israel and no others.
Mark R
6 years ago
Rand Paul is following in his father’s footsteps down the grisly path of blatant antiSemitism.
Dante
6 years ago
If we listen to the likes of Rand Paul we won’t spend on anything. Just think about how Obama treated Israel, it was disgusting.
Israel is the only true ally in the region so why would we want to cut them off.
If we want to cut off some countries how about starting with the ones that hate us.
Just saying
humpy burke
6 years ago
i truly believe 90% of people do not understand “aid to Israel” all the money/aid given to Israel is spent in the USA it is used mainly for military purposes. in return Israel maintanins a safe harbor for the US landing /shipping/weapons storage and is a safe harbor in the middle east. unlike almost every arab/palastinian aid goes to buy weapons .those weapons are used against free people including Amercans. as it costs Americans hundreds of billions to support troops in numerous countries around the world to keep America safe , more than 20x what is given to Israel . so before you consider your objection to Israel aid. i suggest you look into the many many many countries that have American troops and receive payments for landing rites and you will see Israel aid is a bargain
Ernest Cooper
6 years ago
Yes we should – one reason is they are a controlling factor for freedom in the middle east.
Stella Saunders
6 years ago
God will Bless those who Bless Israel
Pat
6 years ago
Let’s stop giving money to countries who hate and try to destroy us . Limit that kind of aid.
Debbie
6 years ago
I would rather see us support Israel, an ally, than the countries that hate us and burn our flag.
Bob Sanch
6 years ago
Our country was created by men and women who wanted many freedoms from their countries of origin, including a freedom of religion based on the Bible. As England was pushing their agenda and beliefs on their people to only be members to the Church of England, those who resisted were persecuted. This included those of Jewish belief.
In coming to this country, all who used the Bible as the root of their beliefs were welcomed, though some had a difficult time.
Old Testament and/or New, the Word of God is the most important part. Support Israel.
Wayne Peterkin
6 years ago
I would eliminate foreign aid to every other nation before cutting it to Israel. Israel is a special ally above all others. Rand Paul is very wrong for what he is doing on this.
Kent Guinn
6 years ago
Rand Paul needs to step aside. Apparently he doesn’t know his Bible
Dr. Robert Coltrane
6 years ago
Israel is the only country out there in Raghead City that supports us, so we should give them as much support as they need.
Gary A Bennett Sr
6 years ago
Yes we should support Israel they are a strategic ali and a domocracy. We should NOT give financial support ro any country boycotting Israel
Mike Allbritton
6 years ago
1Samuel 15: 2-3. God totally destroyed the Amalekites for what they did to Israel. The only reason we as a nation are still standing, because our depravity is so great, is that we back Israel.
Gregory Z Brand
6 years ago
There is no doubt in my mind that the USA should be a strong, vocal, ficancial ally of Israel. But..this poll is about whether AMAC, the Association of Mature American Citizens, should get involved and I think they should NOT. The AMAC websites states their mission is….”The Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) is here to protect your interests, and to offer an alternative perspective on how to best solve the problems seniors face today. We need you. America needs you.” They should stay focused on their mission and not go championing causes around the world.
joan cummins
6 years ago
I think we should support them as well but think AMAC should focus on domestic issues
Henry Heymering
6 years ago
I voted UP rkf’s comment that we should stop all foreign aid, and the score went from 1 UP (I think, unless I misread that and it was 1 DOWN) to 0 (Zero). Anyway, when we are $21(?) Trillion in debt, why do we think we have money to give? The best thing we can do is to be a good example. I see far more wars and harm being done by foreign aid than I see good, and Israel is a particularly egregious example. In addition to aid in the amount of about $23,000 per Israeli family, we appear to be fighting wars for Israel – Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Iran – these countries have done nothing to us (the 9/11 hijackers were nearly all Saudi), and are no threat and no importance to us. However, these countries surround Israel, and are their enemies. I see several quote the Bible that we should support Israel … but to what extent? Should we support Israel even to the ruin of ourselves? Should we support Israel even while it does evil? Unlimited, blind support is not called for, even by the Bible. “Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:” ~ Romans 11:20
DAve T.
6 years ago
Let’s see now ….we are giving foreign aid to Russia….why, Oh, the space program….we are giving it to many countries that should not get it. This is one country that should!
Richard Stanford
6 years ago
I didn’t join AMAC to get involved in politics. This is the main reason I did not join AARP!
Theologically Speaking
6 years ago
The founding of our great country would not have been possible without Israel. Our religious foundation came from there, even though some think that it is” freedom of religion” it is not. With out Israel our world would be in chaos even much worse than now. To the United States only should Israel be second, then we may help other countries. We should as a people divest in any country that wants to harm Israel in any way. And we should always support them militarily when ever possible. UNITED STATES first and then ISRAEL until the world learns that the United States and Israel are ONE with GOD….
Phyllis
6 years ago
Support our allies, do not support our enemies.
Larr
6 years ago
No financial aid to ANY foreign country. We’re in debt up to our yang tang now.
Charles Alvarado
6 years ago
I agree with Alan WH
Dian Marchese
6 years ago
Our govt & our citizens hearts/prayers should always support Israel, but something like AMAC should focus on things closer to home.
John
6 years ago
We should limit or end financial aid to countries that seek our harm.
Rob S.
6 years ago
Want to support other countries with your money? Send a check. How moral is it to take money from U.S. taxpayers, many of whom are struggling each day, to send to other countries?
Gilly
6 years ago
If we give any aid to anybody it should be Israel. I agree with Paul on some issues, but he is wrong in some cases (in fact several). The reason I am replying is simply we need to eliminate a lot of aid we are handing out. Many countries we give money to stab us in the back often because they think we should give them more. Sometimes they take money from both sides. Those are the ones we need to scrutinize our gifting. I understand some may not want to operate their govenment like the US, but then we have a choice to not support their threatening causes.
Laura C
6 years ago
The question wasn’t whether the US should support Israel. It was should AMAC concern itself with this matter. Of course, the US should support the allies that support us, but AMAC has a different function and would be well advised to stick to it for the benefit of the members.
The Freezing Senior
6 years ago
YET ANOTHER FOOLISH POLL QUESTION ?
We have more than enough problems that need our attention at home and that is what Amac was created to address, let the politicians handle foreign affairs.
The only possible exceptions would be the invasion of our country by ILLEGAL ALIENS, TERRORISTS and DRUGS imported from other countries – MAGA !
Peter
6 years ago
I’m absolutely in TOTAL agreement with Rand Paul.. I don’t know how our country became the World’s Santa Claus but it’s definitely not right and casts a shadow on our intent and worthiness. Every financial arrangement with foreign powers INCLUDING (of course) Israel.. We must remember that as Americans our basic premise is our sovereignty through our Independence. That independence is guaranteed through an unspoken spirit of self-sufficiency and self-reliance.. No way we shouldn’t demand this of our allies.. Otherwise what allies are they? And any insinuation of imperialistic or colonial intentions is of course totally warranted. Why? What for? Where for? Many, many questions are NOT being asked precisely because this IS an aforementioned ally and must be trusted unconditionally otherwise mistrust, paranoia, and (god forbid) ANTI-SEMITISM be suspected..JUST BECAUSE WORD IS GIVEN??? NEVER LET THIS BE SAID.. How naive of the precedents to have established such a gratuitous relationship. How can diplomacy mature and develop is trust is based on availability and access to our National resources. Our FIRST resource should be CONSULTATION at intimate levels of community, regional, national and international involvement particularly where defense is in question. These are totally legitimate questions and unconditional trust should never be an issue.. IN GOD WE TRUST let’s start with the sincerity there and how sincere are we even in that pledge???? GUARANTEED RETURNS ON EVERY INVESTMENT…Israel is not a fledgling Welfare state or colony and has shown responsibility in the past that gratuitous and ingratiating hand outs should never be an issue… IF THEY ARE TRUE ALLIES there should be reciprocity to say the least…
Arteest
6 years ago
By and large we (the USA) are not liked by our so called allies except we buy their “friendship”. I think this is part of the money laundering schemes our politicians because it never helps the “intended” purpose. Our 1st priority has to be our own citizens. ( Charity begins at home.) So, cut off the UN, cut off welfare to non citizens, and cut off/restrict foreign aid to pseudo allies. Let’s have an Article 5 Convention too.
Rick
6 years ago
God told Abraham I will bless those that bless you.
Peter
6 years ago
Israel is no Theocracy. Why should it be afforded blind faith in FINANCIAL ventures..? Which is also stated “the root of all Evil”.. ? Questions arise and they are valid no matter if we like it or not.. Our relationship with God should always be open to public scrutiny and so should Israel’s.. To say otherwise would practically be like casting a shadow on The Protestant Reformation…
Aaron
6 years ago
Always side with God and allies
Paul luce
6 years ago
we should not only limit our foreign aid, but eliminate it to all the countries that hate us, and give it to Israel!
Lloyd cook
6 years ago
We are giving billions to people who hate our way of life , I can’t believe these people who want to hurt one of our only friends.
Anthony Camera
6 years ago
We should limit or revoke financial aid to ALL nations who oppose or publicly malign us as well as cutting all foreign aid by 50-75% and apply those resources to funding social security benefits for retirees, not disabilities, and once funded than apply to the national debt.
Jim Marhevka
6 years ago
Out of all our allies Israel is the one we should never abandoned. They not only need us but they stand with us in everyway. Rand Paul priorities are confused I wished he took this strong of a stance when it came to protecting OUR BORDER, maybe his neighbor hurt more than his ribs
I’ll be real brief. Israel doesn’t need financial aid from the United States. They have a vibrant economy, that is more than capable of supporting their citizens when the U.N. and certain countries are NOT erecting trade roadblocks against them due to ongoing religious bigotry. What Israel needs is simply free and open access to the global markets, which is what all the boycotts are designed to prevent.
Washington politicians have one response to any issue; throw American taxpayer money at it and hope it solves the problem. If not, then just keep repeating the process and hope something will change. Washington politicians are inherently lazy and stupid when it comes to understanding issues before the drumbeat to “do something” and throw money at a issue takes over. That’s a problem the American people need to address as our deficits continue to increase beyond all reason. However, I am not going to hold my breath on that one.
If AMAC should take a position on countries that have targeted Israel with boycotts, etc., should AMAC also take a position on Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen, or Russia’s campaign in Ukraine or Great Britain leaving the EU ?
Abandoning our allies around the world merely makes the world less safe for all. One type of ‘foreign aid’ the US should halt is welfare benefits to Illegal Immigrants invading the US.
I fully support Israel as they are not only our greatest ally, but also the only country at continuous risk of being wiped off the face of the earth by their warring neighbors. I also support Rand Paul’s call for less foreign aid, especially to countries who are not our ally or where it is simply a bribe…
Stop all foreign aid. It creates resentment & is unappreciated. It fosters corruption at home & abroad. It’s international welfare & stifles initiative & self-sufficiency.
I agree with some who say that we need to ensure that Israel has access to the global market; I don’t believe that they need financial aid from us – but then we don’t need to be sending billions to other countries instead of reducing our own national debt and eliminating the billions spent on illegal immigrants in the USA!
The primary reason I don’t join AMAC is their pro-Isreali propaganda. If they want my donation, support the US and it’s citizens only and don’t get involved in world politics. People who wish to suppost Isreal can do so with their own money.
“I Will Bless Those Who Bless You and Curse Those Who Curse You and in You Shall ALL The Families of the Earth Be Blessed.” Genesis 12:3 “Forever O Lord, Thy Word is Settled in Heaven.” Psalm 119:89 That’s ALL We Need to Know.
I’m for supporting Israel to a very reduced level. The priorities must be the reduction of the national debt (yes, even at the expense of helping Israel), the reduction in the size of the national government, and the reduction in federal income tax.
The Bible says that Israel isGods chosen. Yes we should help them.
If you don’t support Israel I will drop your group. If Randy Paul does not like Jews that is his bad
Hanging our allies out to dry accepts globalism and our own subsequent demise.
If we kept the money home think how much lower our taxes would be. How about helping fx Israel and no others.
Rand Paul is following in his father’s footsteps down the grisly path of blatant antiSemitism.
If we listen to the likes of Rand Paul we won’t spend on anything. Just think about how Obama treated Israel, it was disgusting.
Israel is the only true ally in the region so why would we want to cut them off.
If we want to cut off some countries how about starting with the ones that hate us.
Just saying
i truly believe 90% of people do not understand “aid to Israel” all the money/aid given to Israel is spent in the USA it is used mainly for military purposes. in return Israel maintanins a safe harbor for the US landing /shipping/weapons storage and is a safe harbor in the middle east. unlike almost every arab/palastinian aid goes to buy weapons .those weapons are used against free people including Amercans. as it costs Americans hundreds of billions to support troops in numerous countries around the world to keep America safe , more than 20x what is given to Israel . so before you consider your objection to Israel aid. i suggest you look into the many many many countries that have American troops and receive payments for landing rites and you will see Israel aid is a bargain
Yes we should – one reason is they are a controlling factor for freedom in the middle east.
God will Bless those who Bless Israel
Let’s stop giving money to countries who hate and try to destroy us . Limit that kind of aid.
I would rather see us support Israel, an ally, than the countries that hate us and burn our flag.
Our country was created by men and women who wanted many freedoms from their countries of origin, including a freedom of religion based on the Bible. As England was pushing their agenda and beliefs on their people to only be members to the Church of England, those who resisted were persecuted. This included those of Jewish belief.
In coming to this country, all who used the Bible as the root of their beliefs were welcomed, though some had a difficult time.
Old Testament and/or New, the Word of God is the most important part. Support Israel.
I would eliminate foreign aid to every other nation before cutting it to Israel. Israel is a special ally above all others. Rand Paul is very wrong for what he is doing on this.
Rand Paul needs to step aside. Apparently he doesn’t know his Bible
Israel is the only country out there in Raghead City that supports us, so we should give them as much support as they need.
Yes we should support Israel they are a strategic ali and a domocracy. We should NOT give financial support ro any country boycotting Israel
1Samuel 15: 2-3. God totally destroyed the Amalekites for what they did to Israel. The only reason we as a nation are still standing, because our depravity is so great, is that we back Israel.
There is no doubt in my mind that the USA should be a strong, vocal, ficancial ally of Israel. But..this poll is about whether AMAC, the Association of Mature American Citizens, should get involved and I think they should NOT. The AMAC websites states their mission is….”The Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) is here to protect your interests, and to offer an alternative perspective on how to best solve the problems seniors face today. We need you. America needs you.” They should stay focused on their mission and not go championing causes around the world.
I think we should support them as well but think AMAC should focus on domestic issues
I voted UP rkf’s comment that we should stop all foreign aid, and the score went from 1 UP (I think, unless I misread that and it was 1 DOWN) to 0 (Zero). Anyway, when we are $21(?) Trillion in debt, why do we think we have money to give? The best thing we can do is to be a good example. I see far more wars and harm being done by foreign aid than I see good, and Israel is a particularly egregious example. In addition to aid in the amount of about $23,000 per Israeli family, we appear to be fighting wars for Israel – Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Iran – these countries have done nothing to us (the 9/11 hijackers were nearly all Saudi), and are no threat and no importance to us. However, these countries surround Israel, and are their enemies. I see several quote the Bible that we should support Israel … but to what extent? Should we support Israel even to the ruin of ourselves? Should we support Israel even while it does evil? Unlimited, blind support is not called for, even by the Bible. “Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:” ~ Romans 11:20
Let’s see now ….we are giving foreign aid to Russia….why, Oh, the space program….we are giving it to many countries that should not get it. This is one country that should!
I didn’t join AMAC to get involved in politics. This is the main reason I did not join AARP!
The founding of our great country would not have been possible without Israel. Our religious foundation came from there, even though some think that it is” freedom of religion” it is not. With out Israel our world would be in chaos even much worse than now. To the United States only should Israel be second, then we may help other countries. We should as a people divest in any country that wants to harm Israel in any way. And we should always support them militarily when ever possible. UNITED STATES first and then ISRAEL until the world learns that the United States and Israel are ONE with GOD….
Support our allies, do not support our enemies.
No financial aid to ANY foreign country. We’re in debt up to our yang tang now.
I agree with Alan WH
Our govt & our citizens hearts/prayers should always support Israel, but something like AMAC should focus on things closer to home.
We should limit or end financial aid to countries that seek our harm.
Want to support other countries with your money? Send a check. How moral is it to take money from U.S. taxpayers, many of whom are struggling each day, to send to other countries?
If we give any aid to anybody it should be Israel. I agree with Paul on some issues, but he is wrong in some cases (in fact several). The reason I am replying is simply we need to eliminate a lot of aid we are handing out. Many countries we give money to stab us in the back often because they think we should give them more. Sometimes they take money from both sides. Those are the ones we need to scrutinize our gifting. I understand some may not want to operate their govenment like the US, but then we have a choice to not support their threatening causes.
The question wasn’t whether the US should support Israel. It was should AMAC concern itself with this matter. Of course, the US should support the allies that support us, but AMAC has a different function and would be well advised to stick to it for the benefit of the members.
YET ANOTHER FOOLISH POLL QUESTION ?
We have more than enough problems that need our attention at home and that is what Amac was created to address, let the politicians handle foreign affairs.
The only possible exceptions would be the invasion of our country by ILLEGAL ALIENS, TERRORISTS and DRUGS imported from other countries – MAGA !
I’m absolutely in TOTAL agreement with Rand Paul.. I don’t know how our country became the World’s Santa Claus but it’s definitely not right and casts a shadow on our intent and worthiness. Every financial arrangement with foreign powers INCLUDING (of course) Israel.. We must remember that as Americans our basic premise is our sovereignty through our Independence. That independence is guaranteed through an unspoken spirit of self-sufficiency and self-reliance.. No way we shouldn’t demand this of our allies.. Otherwise what allies are they? And any insinuation of imperialistic or colonial intentions is of course totally warranted. Why? What for? Where for? Many, many questions are NOT being asked precisely because this IS an aforementioned ally and must be trusted unconditionally otherwise mistrust, paranoia, and (god forbid) ANTI-SEMITISM be suspected..JUST BECAUSE WORD IS GIVEN??? NEVER LET THIS BE SAID.. How naive of the precedents to have established such a gratuitous relationship. How can diplomacy mature and develop is trust is based on availability and access to our National resources. Our FIRST resource should be CONSULTATION at intimate levels of community, regional, national and international involvement particularly where defense is in question. These are totally legitimate questions and unconditional trust should never be an issue.. IN GOD WE TRUST let’s start with the sincerity there and how sincere are we even in that pledge???? GUARANTEED RETURNS ON EVERY INVESTMENT…Israel is not a fledgling Welfare state or colony and has shown responsibility in the past that gratuitous and ingratiating hand outs should never be an issue… IF THEY ARE TRUE ALLIES there should be reciprocity to say the least…
By and large we (the USA) are not liked by our so called allies except we buy their “friendship”. I think this is part of the money laundering schemes our politicians because it never helps the “intended” purpose. Our 1st priority has to be our own citizens. ( Charity begins at home.) So, cut off the UN, cut off welfare to non citizens, and cut off/restrict foreign aid to pseudo allies. Let’s have an Article 5 Convention too.
God told Abraham I will bless those that bless you.
Israel is no Theocracy. Why should it be afforded blind faith in FINANCIAL ventures..? Which is also stated “the root of all Evil”.. ? Questions arise and they are valid no matter if we like it or not.. Our relationship with God should always be open to public scrutiny and so should Israel’s.. To say otherwise would practically be like casting a shadow on The Protestant Reformation…
Always side with God and allies
we should not only limit our foreign aid, but eliminate it to all the countries that hate us, and give it to Israel!
We are giving billions to people who hate our way of life , I can’t believe these people who want to hurt one of our only friends.
We should limit or revoke financial aid to ALL nations who oppose or publicly malign us as well as cutting all foreign aid by 50-75% and apply those resources to funding social security benefits for retirees, not disabilities, and once funded than apply to the national debt.
Out of all our allies Israel is the one we should never abandoned. They not only need us but they stand with us in everyway. Rand Paul priorities are confused I wished he took this strong of a stance when it came to protecting OUR BORDER, maybe his neighbor hurt more than his ribs