Actually, getting annihilated by the US is one of the best things that can happen to a country. Germany, Japan, Italy - all doing very well, comparatively. We help those we defeat. If I were a very poor country, I would consider declaring war on the US, firing a couple of rounds, surrendering at the first opportunity, and then accepting all the aid with whatever conditions come with it. Within 10 years that country could be in the G7.