A Theoretical Question about Isolationism

[Shaun]

What if the United States suddenly agreed to pull all troops out of foreign lands, but also immediately ceased all foreign aid, no matter what the cause?

This would mean no troops in the Middle East, no troops in England, no troops anywhere. All of our military would reside in the U.S.

It would also mean no government aid to tsunami victims or earthquake victims or AIDS victims in Africa. We wouldn't be giving any more money to Israel either.

It would mean that the U.S. became an extreme isolationist nation that would more or less only engage militarily when attacked and would under no circumstances deliver financial aid to any nation.

What do you think this would do for the country? Would it be beneficial? Why or why not?