Sadly true. They never had any sort of Renaissance or industrial revolution over there. They're still throwing spears at animals and at each other. It is what it is.
Pretty much. Why are we trying to turn them into America just let them live in peace. Maybe it's because we are trying to convince ourselves that "just one more well will fix it - and we can even fix the blacks in America too if we just try a bit harder and give them free stuff they will all stop committing crimes or being lazy or loud or aggressive or breaking things or destroying cities..."
We are desperate to convince ourselves that it's just a problem of technology
From my observations and reports, America is NOT trying to turn Africa into anything, except maybe open-pit mines. The people are merely neglected as being of no concern. This is probably a Godsend in some ways, since we have little good to offer now that we are awash in Wokeism. Africans, by contrast, are adherent Christians and many admire Donald Trump.
But you are entirely correct that the "problem" is not one of technology. As I see it, the problem is a lack of finances for education and small business investment. The expenses do not need to be immense (paper, pencils, and books for schools). They are quite capable of applying themselves and prospering. With education and prosperity, they will come to a better insight as to the relation of policy and economics, and (hopefully) make better political choices. Right now, the U.S. is mainly interested in collecting lapdogs as foreign aid clients. Some countries perceive this and openly reject it. They get put on the Shit List, but their integrity should be applauded.
Key point to keep in mind. The Africans have a mixed opinion of China. The Chinese offer great aid deals and infrastructure projects...but they have been found wanting in the quality of their product---and the locals are not happy with the Chinese tendency to colonize by immigration, rather than hiring locals. (With a population of 20 million in Zambia, for instance, It wouldn't take long for unrestricted Chinese immigration and breeding to overwhelm the demographics and overturn the governance. Something similar happened to Fiji with the immigration of Indians.) By contrast, Russia has a good reputation for honest dealing without demanding boot-licking. I guess I am saying the U.S. needs to stop treating Africans like Rubes to be fleeced, and treat them with respect. Stop with the bullying. The Africans really resent and detest that---but they really like Americans.
Africa can be a multi-racial land with no racial tensions. Zambia is that way, and the relief is simply wonderful. Nobody cares about color. This is what they can teach US.
Who, exactly? And where? I've been to Africa. I have a family and relations in Zambia and Zimbabwe. I have a parish friend who travels often to Namibia, and another one who is from Tanzania. Other acquaintances from Uganda and Kenya and Malawi. I think I prefer to believe what I have seen and known from the people who live there. I've seen photos of the major African cities, all of them quite modern.
I assume you are not referring to traditional athletic contests...just as one would not refer to Olympic javelin throwing or fencing matches.
When I was in high school (in Puget Sound), some classmates went on a field trip to New York City. The local kids there regaled them with questions about how hard it was to live in the wild forests, and whether the Indians still attacked us with bows and arrows. They were in complete earnest. My classmates were flabbergasted that these kids could be so ignorant of the rest of the country. My wife runs into similar ignorant questions about Africa, as though everyone lived in the veldt. And now I have run into such wonderful insight from you.
Oh that's right, I forgot. You know everything and have seen everything. It's practically impossible I've seen something that you haven't, so you must be right. Why would I give you sources or examples when it's hard not to detect a smug arrogance in your reply? Chalk up another W for DRD and have a wonderful rest of your day!
Sadly true. They never had any sort of Renaissance or industrial revolution over there. They're still throwing spears at animals and at each other. It is what it is.
Pretty much. Why are we trying to turn them into America just let them live in peace. Maybe it's because we are trying to convince ourselves that "just one more well will fix it - and we can even fix the blacks in America too if we just try a bit harder and give them free stuff they will all stop committing crimes or being lazy or loud or aggressive or breaking things or destroying cities..."
We are desperate to convince ourselves that it's just a problem of technology
From my observations and reports, America is NOT trying to turn Africa into anything, except maybe open-pit mines. The people are merely neglected as being of no concern. This is probably a Godsend in some ways, since we have little good to offer now that we are awash in Wokeism. Africans, by contrast, are adherent Christians and many admire Donald Trump.
But you are entirely correct that the "problem" is not one of technology. As I see it, the problem is a lack of finances for education and small business investment. The expenses do not need to be immense (paper, pencils, and books for schools). They are quite capable of applying themselves and prospering. With education and prosperity, they will come to a better insight as to the relation of policy and economics, and (hopefully) make better political choices. Right now, the U.S. is mainly interested in collecting lapdogs as foreign aid clients. Some countries perceive this and openly reject it. They get put on the Shit List, but their integrity should be applauded.
Key point to keep in mind. The Africans have a mixed opinion of China. The Chinese offer great aid deals and infrastructure projects...but they have been found wanting in the quality of their product---and the locals are not happy with the Chinese tendency to colonize by immigration, rather than hiring locals. (With a population of 20 million in Zambia, for instance, It wouldn't take long for unrestricted Chinese immigration and breeding to overwhelm the demographics and overturn the governance. Something similar happened to Fiji with the immigration of Indians.) By contrast, Russia has a good reputation for honest dealing without demanding boot-licking. I guess I am saying the U.S. needs to stop treating Africans like Rubes to be fleeced, and treat them with respect. Stop with the bullying. The Africans really resent and detest that---but they really like Americans.
Africa can be a multi-racial land with no racial tensions. Zambia is that way, and the relief is simply wonderful. Nobody cares about color. This is what they can teach US.
No, they're not "throwing spears at animals and at each other." That kind of ignorant disparagement is neither kind nor honest.
Some of them absolutely do throw spears whether you like to believe it or not.
Who, exactly? And where? I've been to Africa. I have a family and relations in Zambia and Zimbabwe. I have a parish friend who travels often to Namibia, and another one who is from Tanzania. Other acquaintances from Uganda and Kenya and Malawi. I think I prefer to believe what I have seen and known from the people who live there. I've seen photos of the major African cities, all of them quite modern.
I assume you are not referring to traditional athletic contests...just as one would not refer to Olympic javelin throwing or fencing matches.
When I was in high school (in Puget Sound), some classmates went on a field trip to New York City. The local kids there regaled them with questions about how hard it was to live in the wild forests, and whether the Indians still attacked us with bows and arrows. They were in complete earnest. My classmates were flabbergasted that these kids could be so ignorant of the rest of the country. My wife runs into similar ignorant questions about Africa, as though everyone lived in the veldt. And now I have run into such wonderful insight from you.
Oh that's right, I forgot. You know everything and have seen everything. It's practically impossible I've seen something that you haven't, so you must be right. Why would I give you sources or examples when it's hard not to detect a smug arrogance in your reply? Chalk up another W for DRD and have a wonderful rest of your day!