SENATE BILL: An Actual End to Imperialism Act (Failed)

[Sec. of State Superique]

I had no time yet to review all this bill but I do have a suggestion after a quick look on the issue of Debt Pardon matter. Let's not forget that debt pardon means that we loose a lot of money, but even so, I will propose a thing that the terrible Jesse Helms proposed. He used the example of Israel but I will use a generic country.

Instead of issuing a pardon of their debts, I suggest that we implement a phased transition, reducing foreign aid for many countries while bargaining a debt reduction. That would be smarter than an outright change without precedents in our economy and in the Global Economy. Let's not forget that doing this would also mean reducing our soft power and our important place on the global scenario, something that I do not think that is actually good but that I would accept if it was the decision of our legislative power.

That sums up my feelings for now, but I will try to contribute more during this week.
Let's not forget that countries not committed with democracy such as China, are becoming significantly powerful and de-escalating everything could be interpreted as a green light for a more intrusive Chinese Government. Hence, if we are considering in anyway a change on the way we deal with other countries foreign debts, then we shall create at least some requirements for granting the benefits of a debt reduction. Commitment with Democracy, proven Human Rights record and commitment for world peace needs to be crucial. I'm not a fond of imposing an economical receipt but a Humanitarian Receipt must be taken.

Now, many people say that we have too much troops in Germany and in Japan, but we must consider that we are not in Pre-Atlasian years anymore and our troops may not be that big. Moreover, we cannot leave Japan without protection. This is a de-militarized nation dealing with tensions coming from North Corea and China and I would still be afraid of reducing troops their. Maybe we should give more powers to Japan but I'm still worried about having a Japanese Military as well.



 

[Sec. of State Superique]

Also I am not sure about our laws against prosecuting leakers but I have some information about Israel I learned during my presidency that the senate may want to consider before they offer the expected kneejerk reaction...this nation is not a friend or ally.

I'm not sure of what you are talking about and I don't even know how you got those "informations" but you acknowledge that Netanyahu is not the Prime-Minister of Israel anymore, do you?

[Sec. of State Superique]

Also I am not sure about our laws against prosecuting leakers but I have some information about Israel I learned during my presidency that the senate may want to consider before they offer the expected kneejerk reaction...this nation is not a friend or ally.

With all due respect, I don't think we should be basing policy on hearsay.  If you want to testify before the Senate, surely there is some way you can do that.

We shall not start this before peace talks are over.

[Sec. of State Superique]

For the sake of Information:

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=186571.msg4091837#new

[Sec. of State Superique]

Thank you Tyrion for understanding that we are dealing, in many ways, with an Israeli Government much more commited with peace...

[Sec. of State Superique]

Well, the military aid this Act would cut is only 3 Billion, so I guess the point of "repeating the 1930's" in regards to Europe not as valid as it would be with OTL American military aid. The defense cuts, though, should be the main issue. I choose to concentrate on an amendment on Israel to clear that point, and while I applaud the increase of Military Retirement spending, cutting our actual defense budget in half might not prove wise. We don't have a Secretary of Defense, but perhaps the GM could give us the narrative of what our generals think about this?

Good idea for a General Open Letter showing their distaste against this terrible bill that would cut their budget in half! Perhaps, I will use my Roleplaying powers!