USAID: From Aid to Charade

By now, we've all heard the whispers of money laundering and the squandering of taxpayer dollars under the guise of the USAID foundation. Thankfully, the Department of Government Efficiency stumbled upon this financial fiasco and hit the brakes. Political leaders with their hands deep in the cookie jar are now throwing tantrums realizing they will have to find a new "side gig" to pad their bank accounts. If I were a betting woman I'd say the ones that are the most "concerned" or "critical" had their hands the deepest in that jar! Normal and sane people WANT their money going toward something good and something that makes life better rather than nonsense, ridiculous endeavors, and most importantly fronts for elites to skim from.

Here's an all-too-real glimpse into where your hard-earned money was supposedly being "invested":

• $1.5 million to "advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in Serbia’s workplaces and business communities" - because nothing says "inclusion" like importing woke ideology with your tax dollars.
• $70,000 for a "DEI Musical" in Ireland - apparently, the Irish needed our help to understand diversity through song and dance.
• $88 million for irrigation systems in Afghanistan that were never used - because why bother with water when you have sand?
• $2 million for Moroccan pottery classes - clearly, we need to become global leaders in pottery.
• $2 million to boost tourism in Lebanon - because nothing screams "safe vacation spot" like a region in turmoil.
• $20 million for a "Sesame Street" in Iraq
• Expenditures on sending Ukrainians to Paris Fashion Week - because national fashion crises demand international intervention.
• $9 million meant for Syrians ended up with Al-Qaeda - talk about your aid going to the wrong crowd.
• $300 million in Afghan farm aid ended up in Pakistan’s markets - the ultimate in agricultural misdirection.
• $45 million for DEI scholarships in Burma - because even in the midst of military rule, diversity training is crucial.
• $520 million for consultant-driven ESG investments in Africa - because Africa's environmental problems can only be solved with American consultants.
• $1.2 billion to undisclosed recipients - the ultimate magic trick: making billions disappear.
• $230 million for a pier in Gaza that lasted 20 days - a testament to our commitment to short-term infrastructure.
• $495,000 on political ads on MSNBC - because what's democracy without a bit of self-promotion?
• $24 million for oversized internet routers in tiny rural libraries - because size matters, even in tech.
• $1.5 million on a Kenyan soap opera to promote HIV/AIDS awareness - drama with a purpose.
• Funding for drag shows in Ecuador and transgender operas in Colombia - because cultural export includes all forms of art.

In all seriousness this is a reflection of the often misguided or misused funds. There is a reason it is said that the love of money is the root of all evil. We have to rid the evil out of our leadership positions. Lord, help this country and our world.

Much Love, Lynn

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