And even today almost half of their budget comes from US grants.
Yes, I think that's because it - 1) helps opposition under regimes like Iran, PRC and Russia, 2) it's useful for their own spy operations, 3) anonymity loves company, so it helps to allow everyone to use it to help (2).
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That's a great summary of the what I think the real motives could be. Its the most likely and none of this means plebs should not use these technologies.
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