Re: Africa.

Charles Francis <charles@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes
>In message <WgLKQpB4Oz3CFw6T@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Oz
>
>>>Is there any reason to farm anything other than
>>>perishables locally?
>>
>>Its more economic.
>
>That's a good reason. Then should the same not be true pretty well
>throughout Europe, and is there any argument for subsidies at all?

The trouble is everyone has subsidies or differential regulations that
distort trade and weight balances.

>>Quite.
>>Actually not really true.
>>Colonisation was a most effective answer whilst it lasted.
>>[I can't believe I'm saying that.]
>
>The enlightened dictator was always the most effective and best form of
>government, even if imposed from Empire.

America thought (IMHO) that what happened when the americans threw off
colonialism would happen to africa (and elsewhere).

Of course nothing could be further from the truth.

>It's what happens when he goes
>that causes the trouble.

Yes...

>>>Perhaps one should put a cordon round Africa and
>>>make it a no go zone, so that the villagers can get on with it in their
>>>own way.
>>
>>They pretty well are.
>>Hadn't you noticed?
>
>I don't know. St Bob keeps getting through with a camera crew.

Not everyone is sainted...

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