Japanese PM says Japan is on the brink. European leaders are worried as hell. United States debt is you know where, default only a matter of time. 14 Trillion is a lot to pay off. Only one country floats without difficulty. No not because of cheap labor that's China. No not because of vast resources that's Russia. The country in question is Israel Where do they get the money to do the things they do. Madoff can only send so much. The Real Cost Of US Support For Israel - $3 Trillion While it is commonly reported that Israel officially receives some $3 billion every year in the form of economic aid from the U.S. government, this figure is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many billions of dollars more in hidden costs and economic losses lurking beneath the surface. A recently published economic analysis has concluded that U.S. support for the state of Israel has cost American taxpayers nearly $3 trillion ($3 million millions) in 2002 dollars. http://www.rense.com/general41/trill.htm However way you slice it Benefits to Israel of U.S. Aid Since 1949 (As of November 1, 1997) Foreign Aid Grants and Loans $74,157,600,000 Other U.S. Aid (12.2% of Foreign Aid) $9,047,227,200 Interest to Israel from Advanced Payments $1,650,000,000 Grand Total $84,854,827,200 Total Benefits per Israeli $14,630 Cost to U.S. Taxpayers of U.S. Aid to Israel Grand Total $84,854,827,200 Interest Costs Borne by U.S. $49,936,680,000 Total Cost to U.S. Taxpayers $134,791,507,200 http://www.rense.com/general31/rege.htm '''...