<<LET'S LOOK, AND THINK HARD, BEFORE WE LEAP INTO LIBERIA>>
No doubt this is a fact finding trip for GWB, to see how other countries in Africa would respond to any action the US would engage in.
Makes me wonder if out on the horizon there could be a USA , a United States Of Africa, or perhaps a USA plus a UNA (Union of south africa and union of north africa). I am not up to speed on the area covered by the USA. .
Technology is moving faster than politics today and should be considered for improving conditions in general, in Africa.
Africa seems to have very few resources per person, making efficiency more important there.
They could do a much better job overall by having centralized rail or transportation systems with standardized equipment,tracks, signs, and laws. Same with most utilities, electrical, dams and water rights, telephones and wireless communication systems.A common language
There would be a need for local chiefs to give up some rights and powers, remotely possible if they could picture something to gain in exchange. But usually it requires an outside threat for States to band together for a greater good.
Mexico and South America have made great strides in business and industry, is it time for Africa?
Our best bet for helping the people of Africa would be to provide what we are best at doing, construction and planning and trade.It is somewhat futile to provide just food and money which would be merely temporary relief .
Would it be wrong or immoral to help the Africans in some way and at the same time knowing we would profit by contracts and future trade? And feel good about it by emphasizing that we do it to help the oppressed and downtrodden.? A lot of homefolks seem to believe it was not worth the effort to help the Iraqis in that area.
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