Is this why many people dislike unions?

[Paddy]

I think its more complicated than that.

Its very sad, so many people could be brought out of poverty but they choose not to.

Many are using anti British sentiment to cover the fact that their countries are still failing just as badly as when they became part of the Empire. Despite their colonial infrastructure and 50+ years of independence they are divided and hateful. India, Australia, New Zealand and others have shown its possible to rise well above being an ex colony.

The African leaders were backing Mugabe when the UK tried to stop the madness that was killing many Zimbabweans of all colours.

India is so competitive, they like us individually they just want to beat us. If we are stupid enough to give them aid that they embezzle then or assistance that they abuse so be it is their attitude.

Many Muslims just want to hate Israel.

In the past few days I listened to some rather odd hate speeches about the UK from African leaders. None mentioned that 17 African countries' debts (£30bn) were written off by the UK in 2005 and on top, they have been receiving development funds every year after.

[SueEllen]

In the past few days I listened to some rather odd hate speeches about the UK from African leaders. None mentioned that 17 African countries' debts (£30bn) were written off by the UK in 2005 and on top, they have been receiving development funds every year after.

If they don't blame the UK for all their ills then it makes it difficult for them to stay in power.

Even in this country parts of the media ensures the government tries to give us a common enemy. Though unlike other nations are enemies are within.

[vetran]

If they don't blame the UK for all their ills then it makes it difficult for them to stay in power.

Even in this country parts of the media ensures the government tries to give us a common enemy. Though unlike other nations are enemies are within.

Sadly this.