3 ms·

Government workers get several benefits that most American private sector employees do not enjoy, but let's ignore that. The simple truth is that the Washington

Government workers get several benefits that most American private sector employees do not enjoy, but let's ignore that. The simple truth is that the Washington DC area is very well compensated. > "Purpose" is also a less loaded word than "Charity", and whether you view USAIDs purpose as promoting American Exceptionalism American exceptionalism is mainly driven by America's private sector (including private community organizations, non-profits, AND business). The government obviously plays a role, but USAID is not the main driver of American exceptionalism.

_DeadFred_ 2y ago
US exceptionalism is mainly driven by the American government. It provides the stability/consistent and predictable rule of law under which businesses can be invested in, and that allows for a robust business investment environment. These laws include things like not holding founders accountable for a return on investment (China is currently imprisoning founders and requires a return on investment). It provides the research that resulted in things like the internet, or for companies such as Google: https://www.nsf.gov/news/origins-google https://www.nsf.gov/news/origins-google The research that led to microprocessors and semiconductors. The research now used by ASML. SpaceX & Blue Origin are build on prior NASA funded research. It provides the social systems that allows the companies to exist (law enforcement, contract law, educated employees). It provides the defence of the world's shipping lanes. It provides the legal protections overseas.