Reply #13: no - this is a way for shrub to cut his budget

[peacebird]

and preserve his tax cuts for the wealthy. he has no interest in feeding the poorest of the poor around the world. He does however, want to appease some of his conservative base who are screaming about the huge federal budget and deficits he has brought. Since he cares not a fig for the poor of the world (and is too foolish to consider how much GOOD it does for US interests that we fund programs to FEED the poorest of the poor) he is willing to cut funds.

His faith based initiative is repulsive to me because I do not like groups which attempt to shove religion down the throats of people who happen to be having a hard time making ends meet. if those religious groups which want federal funds to help the folks are willing to abide by federally mandated hiring rules (can't refuse work to people of other faiths or because of color, or sexual preference) and are willing to dispense with aid without attempting to browbeat and coerce people into their religious beliefs, well then give them federal funds.

i don't believe catholic charities requires a litmus test prior to giving aid to people, which would make it one of the good guys. Am I wrong about that?