US President Donald Trump's administration has issued an ultimatum to countries seeking permanent membership in his new Board of Peace, requiring a cash contribution of at least US$1 billion.
Absolutely fucking terrible protection racket if that’s what it is.
The US spends 7tn per year on government spending. Even if the entire UN ponied up a billion each, every year, that would be less than 200bn in additional revenue. Not nothing, but barely a fraction of the 5tn in tax revenue the US government takes in every year.
That’s like the mafia hitting you up for $50 a month.
Absolutely fucking terrible protection racket if that’s what it is.
The US spends 7tn per year on government spending. Even if the entire UN ponied up a billion each, every year, that would be less than 200bn in additional revenue. Not nothing, but barely a fraction of the 5tn in tax revenue the US government takes in every year.
That’s like the mafia hitting you up for $50 a month.