Is Colonialism Resonsible for Africa's Problems?
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No
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Europe was exploited by colonial powers also. Do you have any idea how many wars Britain and France have fought against each other? What about Eastern Europe, they were exploited by the Soviets and every nation in Eastern Europe is still economically and politically stronger than Africa. Europe was torn apart by two devasting wars yet they did not seem to have a problem with rebuilding their war torn continent. Maybe people should stop making excuses for Africa. Side: No
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No way!!! I get so tired of the same argument presented every different way. It is blame "whitey" for everything. This time it is Africa's problems. Well, I got news for you. Africa was inferior to Europe and in chaos long before colonization ever took place. Further, what about Liberia and Ethiopia. They were never colonized and both of those countries are a total mess. And please, don't say Ethiopia was colonized, they were occupied for 5 years by the Italians. Also, how long do you white, apologetic liberals want to play this game with Africa. Colonization has been over in most countries for 50 years or more. That is plenty of time to re-establish themselves and prosper. But I am willing to bet that 100 years from now someone will post this same discussion, blaming Europe. Probably 2000 years from now also, when Africa is still in shambles, it will be the white mans fault. One last thing regarding the borders. If diversity is so wonderful here in the USA, as liberals proclaim it to be, then don't blame diversity for Africa's problems. But I already know what answer is coming. Lots of diversity in a mostly white nation will strengthen it but too much diversity in Africa is no good. Lets keep our eye on Sudan. Southern Sudan, mainly black has now separated from the Arab, Muslim north. I guess both will prosper economically and politically since Europe will no longer be responsible for the problems there. yea right. Side: No
Further, what about Liberia and Ethiopia. They were never colonized and both of those countries are a total mess. And please, don't say Ethiopia was colonized, they were occupied for 5 years by the Italians Ethiopia was colonized for 5 years; however, this is not the main reason for its mess. Other African nations that were colonized such as Somalia cause the problems. In the 70's the "Soviet backed" Ethiopians fought against the "Chinese backed" Somalis. The repercussions of this global proxy war are still felt today. Colonization has been over in most countries for 50 years or more. The colonialism still goes on today. This time it is financial. Foreign banks lend money to African nations with massive int-rest rates. This is not fair. Side: Yes
By this, I mean yes and no. You see Europe can not have clean hands because they left many African nations bankrupt and sowed the political seeds of American and Soviet competition in the area. This created many modern day guerrilla fighters. However the African themselves receive Billions dollars of aid, humanitarian relief, and foreign intervention but yet they are still declining in the quality of their lifestyle. Also due Human desire for power many of their governments are weak and divided causing many food and water shortages. Side: No
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