While I don't wish to bring faith nor religion into this conversation, I feel that God's answer to Moses (when Moses asked who He was) answered,"I am that I am", signifying Himself to be Absolute!
I can't help but define the Spanish "Machismo" attitude in the same vein, whereby most assume that attitude towards others in an attitude of being better and more strong than those to whom they speak and act. It is a form of arrogance that infers infallibility on the part of the individual and is, in my observations a universal attribute of Spanish males(others, also. You're not alone).
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The above is a characteristic of the so-called "Aristocrats" of every Nation. They have been raised in an atmosphere of priviledge and command throughout history and feel themselves to be the only ones who are qualified to lead their nation/tribe.
Such an attitude fomented the French Revolution, the American Revolution, the Labor Revolution in GB, the Russian Revolution, the Chinese Revolution and many others that I really can't specifically cite. It is significant that such "revolutions" have, and are, taking place throughout the SA countries presently and in the immediate past.
The drive behind such is the basic fact that people get tired of being "have-not's" and attempt to do something about it, not realizing that it only through a thorough understanding of worldwide economic interaction that a nation can elevate itself and it's constituancy economically.
No form of government will truly solve the problems of economically deprived nations until the basic education system is capable of informing that society of the basic requirements for success.
The systems of Socialism and Communism depend on a healthy economy and a benevolent government to be successful. A firm agricultural base, a strong industrial base coupled with the availability of the necessary raw materials for production of goods are necessary ingredients which haven't/don't exist(ed) in the SA environment. I include the Caribbean and CA in this scenario.
Again, it's difficult to think about draining the swamp when you're up to your a** in alligators. Howsomever, it must be done.
Now, you've made me forget what the discussion was all about!!
So much for attention span!
Texas Bill
And I don't mean that in an arrogant manner, although it seems to be coming out that way. My apologies for offending.
Texas Bill