Starving in Africa

maddyone

I thought the UK had set a certain percentage of money to be used for aid every year. Am I wrong?

The Conservative government reduced it I believe. Even Conservative MP’s were horrified by it and some voted against it I think. They certainly spoke out against it in parliament.

Andrew Mitchell might have been one of them.

17:06BlueBelle

Virtual signalling on Gransnet me thinks makes some feel good about themselves I suppose. What are you doing personally for the starving in Africa?

It was Andrew Mitchell. I’ve just checked my emails. I think he used to work with Jo Cox and was very upset by the reduction in aid.

Maudi

17:06BlueBelle

Virtual signalling on Gransnet me thinks makes some feel good about themselves I suppose. What are you doing personally for the starving in Africa?

I see the spirit of Live Aid is well and truly dead and buried….

Maudi

17:06BlueBelle

Virtual signalling on Gransnet me thinks makes some feel good about themselves I suppose. What are you doing personally for the starving in Africa?

Aid isn't about the starving in Africa.

Which you would know if you took the tiniest moment to find out about it. But you won't, will you?

Yes all those upset about the starving in Africa on GN what are you doing about it or are you just giving it word service? Or getting a few digs in about other posters who don't agree with you probably.

Its not about the starving in Africa.

Well that's what the thread is called. Well what are GN posters who are upset about the money being stopped doing?

READ THE LINK. ??‍♀️

www.coalitionforglobalprosperity.com/resources/2021/2/16/achievements-of-uk-aid

No thanks. I'm pleased they are cutting the aid.

Then the thread title should be changed volver and perhaps the OP should have contained more information.

Like I said....don't confuse people with facts when they have already made up their minds.

I know volver is desperately trying to give the facts but can I also say there is something pointless about asking people what they may personally be doing. Does this apply to all subjects? Am I allowed to express a view on domestic violence if I dont volunteer at a refuge, am I allowed to express a view on child labour if I am personally not storming the factories.

Maudi

17:06BlueBelle

Virtual signalling on Gransnet me thinks makes some feel good about themselves I suppose. What are you doing personally for the starving in Africa?

My goodness what an unpleasant comment.

You have no idea what individuals are doing. Neither is it any of your business.

Smileless2012

Then the thread title should be changed volver and perhaps the OP should have contained more information.

Well the OP can read the link too. And we can all learn something.

As far as I recall WWM2 isn't at all averse to actually basing her opinions on reality. Unlike some.

Thanks for the information Maybee.

I could tell you Maudi …..but I know I ve done one hell of a lot more than you including one of my children VOLUNTEERING there for a year Don’t judge what you don’t know
Anyway anyone who thinks we shouldn’t help others worse of than ourselves needs a heart transplant

Not a word of criticism about the dictator governments who steal aid from their own people leave them starving and destitute. Robert Mugabe anyone? Yes I know he's dead,at last, thank goodness,but his successor isn't much better despite the promises. If governments had spent aid wisely and fairly, these countries would be thriving after all these years,but corruption and terror makes sure that the poor stay poor and true democracy is a distant dream for most of the population.. Isn't the name of this thread Starving Africa? so why the accusations of misunderstanding?

volver

Its not about the starving in Africa.

Well, to be fair, that's what the thread title is 'Starving in Africa'.

Just don't expect open minds from some posters..

Right I’ve just come back into this.

Rory Stewart said on his podcast that the U.K. government has decided to cut all foreign aid, because they are “helping” Ukraine

He also said that it was an outrageous thing to as Africa is in a worse state than the past 40 years. Think drought etc. They are being devastatingly hit as a result of our carbon emissions. Not theirs - ours.

Jaberwok

Not a word of criticism about the dictator governments who steal aid from their own people leave them starving and destitute. Robert Mugabe anyone? Yes I know he's dead,at last, thank goodness,but his successor isn't much better despite the promises. If governments had spent aid wisely and fairly, these countries would be thriving after all these years,but corruption and terror makes sure that the poor stay poor and true democracy is a distant dream for most of the population.. Isn't the name of this thread Starving Africa? so why the accusations of misunderstanding?

You're not getting this, are you?

Read the ******* link.

17:26BlueBelle

You are virtual signaling again, you know nothing about me or my lovely family, perhaps you should watch what you say about other posters.

MaizieD

volver

Its not about the starving in Africa.

Well, to be fair, that's what the thread title is 'Starving in Africa'.

Just don't expect open minds from some posters..

Open minds or coherent thought.

I think Ukraine are in greater need than Africa at this present time.