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USAID has long been plagued by waste, corruption, and covert political meddling; the biggest scandal may be how little scrutiny it has faced, until now.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Tin foil hat e-commerce sites aren't valid sources. The about page: "Whether you’re prepping for the next crisis or just surviving the current one, we're your one-stop shop for wearing the demise of civilization with style."

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

And Current Affairs Magazine:

Aid for Profit: The Dark History of USAID

For decades, the suffering of poor countries has been a boon for U.S. corporations.