[singsong]

I don't understand much of your post
You should spend more time thinking - as I sugested. I simply stated the facts. You are the one assuming that these societies are going to make the quick giant leap to prosperity - commie style thinking. Fits nicely with the rest of your excuses. The facts are - their population increases much faster than ours, eats up whatever gains they make from trade, strains the resources, the corrupt few rule them as ever and nothing changes except the ammount of aid they request every year.

Look at the recent riots in Bolivia over the attempt to export natural gas.
Of course, they are being endlessly told that the US consumes much more than them, they are being shorted on the deal, etc. It's the same that the Indian and Chinese are going to say very soon - after they feel that the US depends on them. The truth is, the decision to castrate nuclear energy and research was a political one. By design, we are too dependent on Mid East oil (and Bolivia gas). Ditto for job exports.

[The Old Hoosier]

quick giant leap to prosperity

I said no such thing. I don't see how economic development is a communist idea. I also don't see what excuses I'm making. Wealth is not zero-sum, as you imply it is. These other nations can develop economically, if their governments stop hindering them. And in the meantime, all American consumers and businesses benefit from the savings that come from their labor.