[Quester]

I seem to remember that the first of your posts that I responded to had to do with the greatness that European population inherently imparts to nations.

Again, I ask you to reconcile that sentiment with the waning fortunes of Western Europe.

[Clemenza]

the greatness that European population inherently imparts to nations

Argentina was settled largely by Italians, Spaniards, Germans, Jews, etc. and look what is happening now. Don't get me started on Eastern Europe.