"The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is in
extending our commercial relations to have as little political
connection as possible... Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of
any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of
European ambition, rivalships, interest, humor, or caprice?... It is our
true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of
the foreign world." George Washington
1 dollar of US money is too much.. because it is our taxes funding someone else dreams and ambitions.
I don't think the government should be handing out money BUT if they do take care of needy people at home before you start handing cash out to kids in the neighborhood.
Oh and it always, I mean ALWAYS backfires on us in the end. TOO many examples to list.