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Originally posted by Sparhawk
I think the rule is more like: "Screw 'em... Unless they have 10 billion barrels of oil. Then it's Kiss their Ass."1
Oh yeah, can't forget: "Screw 'em... Unless they have nukes - then send them money before Kissing their Ass."2
For those following along that's:
1 Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, etc
2 Pakistan
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Actually, Nigeria has LOTS of oil but it had no government to speak of and was under the rule of pretty brutal dictators for the last upteen years untill 1999. Said dictators were insanely corrupt and set an example of corruption, ie corruption is a freaking massive problem in Nigeria. *comp gov class last year*
Making any arguments about the people and culture pretty moot, Ustwo and Endymon that was directed at you two.
*edit: but just incase ya don't believe me http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/...k/geos/ni.html
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