[CodeMage]

> Unless we decide, and rely on, various insurrections, rebellions and regime changes to change the system in some countries such that there's always a third world economy to take advantage of.

> (Unless we specifically cause it to be so through political maneuvering and war, but I like to think that's crackpot territory...).

When you look at the history of the world and consider current geopolitical situation, what leads you to believe that's crackpot territory?

[kbenson]

I'm not sure. I'm hoping it's not some combination of wishful thinking and denial. :/