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Wish you weren't here: The devastating effects of the new colonialists

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« on: September 07, 2009, 10:00:10 am »

A new breed of colonialism is rampaging across the world, with rich nations buying up the natural resources of developing countries that can ill afford to sell. Some staggering deals have already been done, says Paul Vallely, but angry locals are now trying to stop the landgrabs.

This is well worth reading

http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/wish-you-werent-here-the-devastating-effects-of-the-new-colonialists-1767725.html
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Nitpicker1
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« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2009, 10:07:00 am »

Thanks, globalisation.

http://xtranewscommunity2.smfforfree.com/index.php/topic,476.0/msg,46566.html
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Magoo
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2009, 10:44:22 am »

The "haves" will have more and the "have nots" will have less.  Roll Eyes
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Sir Blodsnogger
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« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2009, 02:33:43 am »

Nations have been taking from other nations for millenia. How come this is even in the news?
Answer must include words like 'ignorant people....'
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