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| Is Colonization The Source of African Poverty? |
| 2007-11-23 |
| Posted by:anonymous5089 |
| #4 The problem with colonization are three-fold. (1) The colonies divided tribes and lumped others together creating fictitious nations. (2) Colonization gave African leaders an external excuse rather than facing their own failed policies. (3) Colonization didn't last long enough to truly impart the rule of law and other factors required for a successful nationstate. The best thing that could happen to Africa is to divolve into smaller nations along ethnic lines. That way if they have an incompetant leader the damage is less, and other tribes cannot be blamed. |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2007-11-23 21:38 |
| #3 Colonization worked very well for Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States... |
| Posted by: Excalibur 2007-11-23 18:44 |
| #2 ....had no written language, no concept of science or math, no multistory buildings, no calendar, nothing that would remind one of any modern society. But they've got Beignets, Copelands and the best Cajun Fried chicken. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2007-11-23 15:43 |
| #1 In a word: No. The source of poverty in Africa is adherence to socialism/marxism/communism. |
| Posted by: Mark Z 2007-11-23 12:05 |