One. Dont lie, I didn't so much as intimate that "the fight has been won and now it's okay to trust the honkeys." If you read my words, you could not have so concluded. On the contrary, I said just the opposite.
Two: I don't think you named the "where YOU/we would be economically prosperous countries (even though neither of us defined prosperous).
Three: Not one of the "security countries" you named can or does provide for its own external security and persons of African descent are treated no better (and many instances worse) in the countries you named. I have foreign living-experience as well and I have certainly witnessed good treatment abroad. HOWEVER, I would have to do a bit of research to see how people of African descent fair in large numbers as opposed to isolated and insignificant cases/numbers in the countries you named. Do you have any data on that ???
Lastly: I don't mind your skepticism or your lack of trust as they both have been proven to be well founded. I don't think the U.S. is the "Only" game iin town, but I don't think you have in any way proven or shown that it isn't the best. Hence, I am still waiting for you to show, with the evidence, how quality of life is better some place else for people of African descent from the following "Opportunity Perspectives": Health, Education, Economic Well Being and Success, Personal Security and National Security. (AND, not being sarcastic, smart or mean-spirited -- why have you not left ???)
QueEx
First, I shouldn't have said everyone. My comment wasn't specifically directed at what you wrote but more a general observation. It would have been better to say many people (besides yourself) seem to think the country has instantly changed into this magical land of equal opportunity and color blindness.
Second, those countries were named because they are all places I (or many slave descendants) should consider living, if things get too out-of-hand here.
To me, economic prosperity is the reasonable assurance property rights, opportunity for education, health care, personal (family) security, food supply, and energy requirements are met barring significant intrusion OR cost by the government. You notice I didn't mention external security (armies, national security, intelligence agencies).
By this definition, the United States is not a propserous country (though many do propser but at the expense - not to the benefit - of the vast majority of the population).
Third, I can only comment on my personal experiences and those referred to me. While certain countries have a great deal of racism, it is mitigated by the vast opportunities or lack of government interference.
No one country fits all. But, you can probably find one to fit your agenda. This may not be the United States.
Finally, you and I both know it's hard to prove a negative.
Why have I not left?
Well, the time has not come yet! It may never come. But you must be ready and vigilant.
Besides, if I left with my current responsibilities, then people say you are irresponsible.
If you stay, they say you are a hypocrite.
Either way, it is my personal decision and doesn't affect my points about the reactions to President Barack Obama one way or the other.
Personally, I think its better if slave descendants adopt the Chinese model and have operations in every country on the globe.
If things get too bad in one place, we can just set up shop in another with a support system in place.
