The Flag of the United States of America – shown across so many countries around the world – often is displayed in conjunction with programs supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). These programs provide assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms. Fair enough, Congress can scrutinize those programs deemed no longer effective and can choose to no longer fund them. However, the retreat of the Flag of the United States of America – dictated by the self-anointed Musk – is a sad day, indeed, for America ☹ Contact your representative, or find a Republican representing a friend or family member, to let them know your thoughts:

@Bamachilling @Mark_R_Mitchell And yes, I appreciate you naming those suffering in our country. I just don’t know if our leaders really care : (

@GratefulMoMBack Still confused by this comment?

@teachthemouse @Mark_R_Mitchell We do agree on this one … oversight is good. And Rubio is one who sees the value in these programs so maybe he is the right guy to do it

@KevanPB @Mark_R_Mitchell There is lots, but just be careful how you do your extrapolation!

@RonaldVennell @itsadealhenry @Mark_R_Mitchell Definitely go after specific programs, but be careful … you’ll throw out the baby with the bath water

@teachthemouse @Mark_R_Mitchell Not following? The role of Congress seems pretty clear to me

@RonaldVennell @itsadealhenry @Mark_R_Mitchell Well, once upon a time we called the media the “4th estate,” but seems that may be a thing of the past : (

@PaulHoagland11 @Mark_R_Mitchell Thoughtful comment, thanks

@PaulHoagland11 @teachthemouse @Mark_R_Mitchell Agreed, and I believe our brothers and sisters throughout the planet still see this!

@RonaldVennell @itsadealhenry @Mark_R_Mitchell Sorry, my friend, doesn’t exactly work that way

@teachthemouse @PaulHoagland11 @Mark_R_Mitchell Nah, rightful division doesn’t resonate with me

@Pigpen906 @dukeness @Mark_R_Mitchell Right, after Congress passes the budget

@TomSmith651739 @Mark_R_Mitchell That’s a good point, though I really don’t know enough about the science and if we’ve done all that we could possibly do?

@esherlifestyle @teachthemouse @Mark_R_Mitchell Need better analysis than that!

@spaceforcesupra @Mark_R_Mitchell Well, trying to respond to all my detractors, but in this case, not following your point

@Tdbamf @Mark_R_Mitchell As long as we give it to Congress to do the funding, we will at least be on the right track!

@VinceP1974Chi @Mark_R_Mitchell Me thinks we found the enemy, and the enemy is us : (

@RonaldVennell @bonchieredstate Well, it’s on each of us to do our homework and not rely on narrow silos of information

@abbiesemperfi @Mark_R_Mitchell Well, if there’s hope for real talking, that’s better than no talking

@pgunnels1 @Mark_R_Mitchell Dude, you hit the problem on the head.