Originally Posted by eleanoraquitaine

If you look at all the forms of foreign aid, charity, etc, I am seriously doubtful this is true. The total amount that America gives to help the world is simply massive. And, of course the military power to bring peace and/or recovery resources to the area is another area that costs enormous amounts and is borne almost entirely by the USA, along with being the primary funding behind the UN, by far, etc, etc.