Usually get a pretty common feedback which while it is not necessarily helpful does somewhat make sense.

If politicians are supposed to "sell" Americans on supporting efforts in other countries it a heck of a lot harder to put it in terms of slightly better but effectively in support of our interests vs better life(in our contexts)

Guess when the costs are so high they may not expect the Lamborghini but a good solid family sedan may do. Clunkers are a no starter
Just my interpretation of the main difficulty in actually approaching it the way we probably should