[ruffedgrouse]

--Unfortunately, we just try to build a viable nation then go home when it seems too hard. --

And that's why nation building is a fool's errand.

[Little Ray]

Thats why conquering and exploiting it works better. You make money on the conquered province and, if you do it right, leave the basis for self-government when you depart. And you stay long enough because you're actually making a profit.