Proudly Ultra MAGA Don (@dbarton05)

It fits the broader skepticism toward government institutions handling large sums of taxpayer money without strong results or accountability. Tying it back to our conversation on foreign aid and "rebuilding countries":Your core frustration — prioritize fixing America first — stands on solid ground. Whether it's education outcomes at home (where spending per pupil has risen dramatically for decades with stagnant or declining results in many metrics like reading/math proficiency, especially post-COVID) or infrastructure abroad vs. at home, the pattern is the same: billions flow out, bureaucracies expand, and visible domestic needs persist. Some successes (Marshall Plan historically, targeted health programs), but nation-building flops (Afghanistan) show trillions with little lasting infrastructure or governance. Funds often sustain contractors, NGOs, and foreign officials more than transformative change. Taxpayer reality: Every overseas dollar is borrowed or taxed from Americans facing their own costs. With $36T+ debt, deficits, and domestic strains (housing, borders, veterans, education), "America First" triage isn't isolationism — it's basic fiduciary duty. Government excels at spending; results and accountability are weaker. Reforms like stricter audits, sunsets on programs, buying American for aid, measurable reciprocity, and massive domestic focus (including education choice/competition) address this without pretending we can ignore the world entirely.If the reel hits on specific examples (curriculum, funding waste, or links to foreign priorities), or if you want numbers on education spending vs. aid, or particular countries' rebuilds, share more details. Enough with open-ended giveaways — citizens should demand better stewardship of their money at home first.