Doom103 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 The third world doesn't get blown up or anything they just become wealthy. SO do you think we as a world can function without the third world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanarkin Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 The third wha? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Judy Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) I am sorry but I am not sure what your talking about. Edited November 4, 2008 by Kyuubi Nao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Rabbit Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I think he means third world countries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oguma Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I dunno. That is a good question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Rabbit Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Assuming that's what he means, I'd say no. In order for there to be a prosperous nation, there have to be victims. I'm not justifying it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deity Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 No, not really. I dont believe so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YokaiKnight Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Assuming that's what he means, I'd say no.In order for there to be a prosperous nation, there have to be victims. I'm not justifying it though. This is my response to the topic title as well. I guess perfect communism would be a possible exception to this, though. I still have no idea what you meant by the post itself, Doom Dragon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wist Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I interpret the opening post to mean the following (obviously you should correct me if I'm wrong, Doom) -- Consider a world in which no country can be classified as a third world country because all countries are relatively wealthy. Could the world maintain economic or political stability in this scenario? This is a complex question (or perhaps I just don't know enough regarding the subject) and I'll have to think about it for a little while before I post a response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oguma Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Assuming that's what he means, I'd say no.In order for there to be a prosperous nation, there have to be victims. I'm not justifying it though. That is what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuukaruTora Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 International economy, fwee.~ Anyways, I don't think the world can function without the third world. Almost everything is based on balance, and for every super-insane-mega-absurdly rich country, there has to be a counterweight for it. On a speculative note, for all the third-world countries to gain relative stability, another wealthy country would most likely have to sacrifice. Unless said third-world country finds a gold mine or something. That would be nice. But, it will all balance out in the end, yup. Fwee.~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knife Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Our comfort is based on the suffering of others. Life has always been like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YokaiKnight Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Unless said third-world country finds a gold mine or something. Though that's still no guarantee of a prosperous country. Africa anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanarkin Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 After reading Wist post I don't think we can survive without it. Most of those countries make clothes and shoes and other stuff. We depend on them for many other things, Although don't get me wrong i don't approve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Third World countries will rise in power in time. China is a fine example of this... It's growing amazingly fast, economically and financially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom103 Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Third World countries will rise in power in time. China is a fine example of this... It's growing amazingly fast, economically and financially. China is nothing it's a first world on some cities but its a dump in most parts It's not an economical threat to U.S or a power when it comes to Military China will fall in the next 10 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doom103 Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 I interpret the opening post to mean the following (obviously you should correct me if I'm wrong, Doom) -- Consider a world in which no country can be classified as a third world country because all countries are relatively wealthy. Could the world maintain economic or political stability in this scenario?This is a complex question (or perhaps I just don't know enough regarding the subject) and I'll have to think about it for a little while before I post a response. Yes you got it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Wright Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Though that's still no guarantee of a prosperous country. Africa anyone? XD, Africa owns the most amount of diamonds, I'm surprised that the continent isn't at least doing OK... Knife and Wist got it IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YokaiKnight Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Third World countries will rise in power in time. China is a fine example of this... It's growing amazingly fast, economically and financially. When has China ever been a third world country? China is nothing it's a first world on some cities but its a dump in most partsIt's not an economical threat to U.S or a power when it comes to Military China will fall in the next 10 years Those populated areeas are more than well off enough. You don't measure a nation's presence on the international stage by the condition of it's worst off, except maybe morally.Also, we're billions (trillions maybe? I don't remember) of dollars in debt to China and import from them WAY more than we export to them. They're at least equals economically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 When has China ever been a third world country? Ever studied Rostow's Model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YokaiKnight Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 (edited) Ever studied Rostow's Model? Never heard of it. Enlighten me. :) EDIT: Upon some quick research: " 1. Traditional society 2. Preconditions for take-off 3. Take-off 4. Drive to maturity 5. Age of High mass consumption" It doesn't look like third-world country is required anywhere in here. The idea of a third-world country really hasn't been around for more than about half a century. Edited November 5, 2008 by YokaiKnight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Never heard of it. Enlighten me. :)EDIT: Upon some quick research: " 1. Traditional society 2. Preconditions for take-off 3. Take-off 4. Drive to maturity 5. Age of High mass consumption" It doesn't look like third-world country is required anywhere in here. The idea of a third-world country really hasn't been around for more than about half a century. I see. I was basing the fact that Third World countries are generally around stage 1 or 2 of that model. China is currently around stage 3, while Europe and America, amongst others, are in stage 5. It was a mistake of mine to say China used to be third world, but now, they are really starting to pick up the pace. But, I do believe Africa needs to be more independent and learn to stand on it's own two feet, instead of receiving all this aid, which the majority of is going towards the government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YokaiKnight Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Whether it's receiving billions from others or not, Africa in general is still capable of producing horrible, horrible living situtations. Whether that changes is a question for the distant future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 All the aid is doing is helping Africa rise from it's Third World status quicker, but it's still going nowhere fast. If they continue this, then they will soon expand and grow, which will be bad for richer countries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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