tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103556894040956230.post278765512419747961..comments2023-05-09T10:47:11.886+01:00Comments on #ThingsElliottSays: The Not So Recent North African TerrorismAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882558835033897347noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103556894040956230.post-39795889769679401502013-01-25T16:14:53.299+00:002013-01-25T16:14:53.299+00:00Colonialism in no way destroys the continent of Af...Colonialism in no way destroys the continent of Africa. Beforehand Africa was a tribal society with no economic development. By the end of colonialism it had the beginnings of an industrial revolution. Just because their was no self-determination about it doesn't mean that African people were worse off. You speak as if colonialism destroyed a preceding African civilisation with greater living standards and quality of life. Africa's problem is its lack of free trade and lack of governance. The former is partially our fault for a lack of engagement but the later is caused by the lack of experience Africa has in government leading to poor choices, which is ultimately their own fault and solved only by exposure to successful ideas and learning the hard way. <br />Socialist State wise I deem a sate to socialist by ideology of the government/leader or its policy towards the economy and welfare. A large proportion of African leaders call themselves socialists, or use this as an ideology basis. The same African leaders have followed a high rate of nationalisation in the name of the people (for their own welfare)as well as a pretend focus on benefits.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882558835033897347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103556894040956230.post-58466933055601311172013-01-25T14:25:50.251+00:002013-01-25T14:25:50.251+00:00I don't think you understand the concept of a ...I don't think you understand the concept of a 'socialist state.' Colonialism destroyed the continent - there are no two ways about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103556894040956230.post-66325120902080023232013-01-24T15:45:27.275+00:002013-01-24T15:45:27.275+00:00Because of the lack of free trade in Africa either...Because of the lack of free trade in Africa either the nation state or Chinese companies control resources. If there were free trade these monopolies would break down. Africa's main problems come from the post-colonial break up. The states were left with a fair amount of infrastructure and the ability for a bright future; however, the people's own governments in a move to a socialist state took all of this for themselves. There is also an agricultural problem in Africa made worse by their governments but at its roots is the hot and arid climate or thick tropical jungle.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882558835033897347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103556894040956230.post-15012195773221486952013-01-24T15:36:17.409+00:002013-01-24T15:36:17.409+00:00Africa's problems originate with the beginning...Africa's problems originate with the beginning of colonialism. The best way to stimulate African economies is to prevent the Chinese and Western companies from stealing African resources. Africa is, resource-wise, far richer than Europe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103556894040956230.post-51636953058501394212013-01-24T15:14:35.007+00:002013-01-24T15:14:35.007+00:00I'm not supporting a New British Empire I'...I'm not supporting a New British Empire I'm saying that the left would never argue for one as it goes entirely against what they stand for. The problems in Africa generally originate from the end of colonialism (but personally I think they were probably as tumultuous times as now just repressed more effectively). My idea to bring an end to these problems is free trade with African nations is the best idea as it will hasten their economic development and stop terrorist groups exploiting the internal problems.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882558835033897347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103556894040956230.post-90345227965386512942013-01-24T15:04:56.788+00:002013-01-24T15:04:56.788+00:00The British Empire was a bastion of peace and tran...The British Empire was a bastion of peace and tranquility, I'm sure... The racist undertones in your assertion that the West should have maintained their colonies, insinuating that the African man cannot govern his own affairs, are frankly reminiscent of Mussolini or Hitler.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com