I see your point, but be careful of throwing the baby out with the bathwater on this one.
AES largely gained popularity in part by the NSA adopting it into the "Suite B Crypto" program. The NSA also helped strengthen and develop DSA & SHA during it's early years.
AES largely gained popularity in part by the NSA adopting it into the "Suite B Crypto" program. The NSA also helped strengthen and develop DSA & SHA during it's early years.