“If only we could admit that the War on Poverty has been a disaster, we would have a (ding-ding-ding) Daily Double.’
Australia seems to have figured it out — they just elected a conservative, Tony Abbott.
“Under Abbott, the government would find billions of dollars in budget cuts, including slashing $4.5 billion (US$4.1 billion) from foreign aid over the next six years. Money saved would be spent on infrastructure projects including motorway upgrades, in a decision slammed by aid groups.”
Tony Abbott pledges ‘competent, trustworthy’ government for Australia
http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/07/world/asia/australia-election/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
That Australia info is worthwhile, and very encouraging! Thanks.