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To: Dexter Lives On who wrote (129136)5/21/2003 1:46:17 PM
From: verdad  Respond to of 152472
 
"...and third world countries will progress very slowly in this time of capital scarcity". LOL! They progressed at a snail's pace (or none at all) during times of prosperity.

See also: Nigeria (AFRICA for that matter), Middle East (despite Congressman Issa's best efforts), Russia, Uzbekistan, Khazahkstan, Azerbaijan, China, India...et, al...

Talking on a phone may only be a priority to those who have been able to meet their basic needs (like food, shelter and safety)...it's a Maslow thing.



To: Dexter Lives On who wrote (129136)5/21/2003 3:25:52 PM
From: Art Bechhoefer  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 152472
 
Ever hear of something called competition? Of course, the Europeans shun competition, but eventually competition wins.

Art