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2007-08-31 India-Pakistan

Rivalry with India cause of poor Pak economy: US expert

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Posted by john frum 2007-08-31 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 This seems to assume that funds for development have to come from the government. Hong Kong seemed to do alright with proper law and order and limited government policies.

This also seems to assume that the blight is caused by rivalry with India rather than this being the same blight that appears throughout the Islamic world (with India being a nice pretext for the military buildup).

Show me a first world nation based on a pride/shame culture that doesn't have an artificial lift due to oil.

Posted by rjschwarz 2007-08-31 10:33|| 2007-08-31 10:33|| Front Page Top

#2 Hong Kong is also happily unfettered with Islam. If you are looking for a quick check for success as a nation, the presence or absence of Islam will give a good indication.

Posted by SteveS 2007-08-31 14:30|| 2007-08-31 14:30|| Front Page Top

#3 Singapore is another example. Only 16% of the population is Muslim. Singapore was part of Malaysia, which is 60% Muslim. The GDP per capita in Singapore is US$46000. The GDP per capita in Malaysia is US$12700.

Posted by Rambler">Rambler 2007-08-31 16:30|| 2007-08-31 16:30|| Front Page Top

#4 Isn't it nice when there is a division like that that helps clarify.

East Germany vs West Germany
PRC vs Taiwan/HongKong
Malaya vs Singapore

Basically the same regional issues with a single major factor that causes night and day differences.

Posted by rjschwarz 2007-08-31 17:32|| 2007-08-31 17:32|| Front Page Top

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