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Heh. I guess I'm just missing out on this bitter bite of reality, 'cause I really don't see it.
I'm not going to get into Darwinism here; rather, I'm just going to say that blaming the western world for all problems is silly and counter-productive. It truly does nothing to help your (what I assume to be noble) goal, and instead, discredits you to those who would normally pay attention to what you have to say. A bigger TV or a faster computer or a different car are all reasonable things to want, just as I'm sure many in the third world would enjoy having. Are they part of the problem by wanting a better life? Are they part of the problem by wanting to be immersed in their movies, or wanting to drive a safe and comfortable car (Volvo S70, awwww yeah)? You sure don't paint them so, yet they're really no different than us, with the exception for the fact that my annual income is greater than theirs. I am fortunate enough to have been born in a country whose government and citizens have pushed it forward. Any country can do this - they just need the leadership to do so. Take a look at Japan, for example - before World War II, they were underdeveloped. Immediately after World War II, they produced shit - Japanese electronics were laughable. Now, they produce some of the highest quality products available worldwide. They have the world's 2nd largest economy. It wasn't magic. It was hard work and the right leadership. Most any country can do this.
Anyway, I really think you've watched "Fight Club" too many times and gotten the wrong message.
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