Billions In U.S. Aid Haven't Bought Peace In The Middle East (GRAPHIC)

[KoKo]

3. True and a lot of Idealistic Young work for USAID..some military lawyers...etc..

who think they are doing "Good Work" on the civilian side...but they get swept up in to that MIC...and in many cases they are USED. But, it employ's them...and they still "hope" somehow they are "doing good." The quick learners know it's a "Boondoggle," and use it to further their careers.

Caveat: I have friend who have kids working for USAID. They graduated from "High Value Colleges" and some went to "Prep Schools..Undergrad".... And, they were nice kids...thought they were doing good...they TRAVEL a lot... They become accustomed to the "Perks" and they have families and learn NOT to question too much.

They are good kids...but, imho, many don't realize how they are being co-opted for stuff that really is against their principles. (at least as I knew them growing up)...but, then...things change when your life depends on income and you start to have a family that's dependent on you. Or, even if BOTH of YOU...work for USAID..

Not trashing USAID...but, just saying...it's not always what the idealists of us think it is in practice. Works well in some areas like "Peace Corps" ...but, if you are in a "Hot Country" you are open to manipulation for agendas you might not always be aware of until you are involved and ...it's a job...feeds your family...so, one learns to "look the other way" in some countries where you are assigned.