I wish I went to Africa...

Aug 29, 2011 15:53

Today, the US president has once again turned to the Peace Corps. Does it still represent America's pursuit of moral leadership on a global scale? Has it lived up to its purpose and principles? Is it a genuinely altruistic organisation or, as critics argue, simply self-interested soft power at work? And, in the face of new challenges, especially ( Read more... )

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xphilega August 30 2011, 02:15:46 UTC
Interesting. I don't have enough time to listen now, but I'm fascinated.

And, having served in Morocco... PC DOES make a difference there. People in the countryside often say, "Oh, a lot of Americans are interested in us and come do good work and learn our languages. Why?" It's kind of interesting.

Lots of second goal work. Lots...

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kto_ti August 30 2011, 15:57:23 UTC
oh, I don't doubt it for a second! although, there are some cynical types who don't get anything done, but that's more of a personal problem.

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lemon__lies August 30 2011, 23:59:08 UTC
Peace Corps Morocco!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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kto_ti August 31 2011, 00:40:40 UTC
:)

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