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|  #2 Posted on 10.10.05 0133.20
Reposted on: 10.10.12 0133.32 | | My first impulse was to reply with one word-- "No." But I'm gonna revise that sentiment. I believe it can be done, but it sure as hell is gonna take a lot of time and committment. I don't expect that work to be completed in my lifetime. And "stabilizing" the governments is kind of an objective term in any event. | CRZ
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| #3 Posted on 10.10.12 0236.13 | | Congrats: Ahead of the curve on KONY | DrDirt
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| #4 Posted on 10.10.05 0641.21
Reposted on: 10.10.12 0641.48 | Originally posted by ekedolphin
My first impulse was to reply with one word-- "No." But I'm gonna revise that sentiment. I believe it can be done, but it sure as hell is gonna take a lot of time and committment. I don't expect that work to be completed in my lifetime. And "stabilizing" the governments is kind of an objective term in any event.
Eke, I believe you nean subjective. Anyway, colonial powers spent well over 100 years screwing with Africa, subjugating the peoples, plundering the resources, and destroying a way of life. Maybe these same powers should now assist in helping Africa toward stability.
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