Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

USAID: The Truth & Lies (When Did Reality Stop Mattering?)

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Feb 10, 2025
This discussion dives into the controversial allocation of USAID funds, questioning the efficacy of aid initiatives and their cultural impact. It tackles the tensions arising from support for LGBTQ programs in culturally opposing countries, highlighting issues of accountability and mismanagement. The conversation also critiques the corporate culture surrounding these decisions and the perpetuation of cultural imperialism. Expect insights on how these practices influence U.S. foreign relations and the complexities of media narratives in shaping perceptions.
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Celebrity Funding

  • Celebrities used their own money or U.N. funding for Ukraine trips, not USAID.
  • This corrects the misconception of USAID paying celebrities to boost Zelensky's image.
INSIGHT

Flawed USAID Argument

  • USAID's argument for its Africa spending is flawed, as it doesn't build trust.
  • China builds influence through infrastructure, not LGBT or atheism promotion like USAID.
INSIGHT

USAID vs. State Department

  • USAID actively undermined the State Department's agenda due to differing worldviews.
  • They prioritized pushing a "woke" agenda, causing conflicts.
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