I would assume the excuse, reason, whatever to call it, is European Imperialism. To deeper further your question, observation, is why the continent with the richest natural resources is such a basket case. Why, after the routing of European Imperialism and "native" rule, is the continent still a basket case? Why the people who remained in what we can all acknowledge is the birthplace of civilization, still have the mentality of children. And why don't the prodigal children of the Continent, who seem to hate where they are, don't go back to said continent? Not only to "go home", but to take what they've learned here and try to better the lives of those left behind.

Can you answer any of these questions, Tri? I mean real answers. Not "it's all lies" or "fuck you". I actually don't think you can, because in your heart of hearts, you know the truth.