http://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-01/the-economy-is-weak-and-heading-down-economic-review/11261704
If the thread is going to continue the link at least shows why my concerns started it
Indvidual your post highlights my other concern, we humans control very little
And have no chance of stopping, or removing, a dictator once they take control
Look at Venezuela, the African nations at internal war, over what truly dreadful, person will rule next
Then the middle east from Saudi Arabia to Iran ruled by nothing less than murderers, and dictators

Indy, I concur on the idea of sending 'real' aid, or help or assistance for want of more direct words.
I have spoken previously about the man and the fish story so I prefer that scenario to just sending financial aid (money).
Even the most compassionate and optimistic amongst us has at some time considered the possibility that sending money as aid has only been siphoned off into the pockets of the rulers or those in charge thereby rendering the whole scheme pointless, and as we can see does not change the lives of those it was intended for.
Now sending people to instruct and teach/show them what to do and how to become self sufficient, is in fact the only way to really help.
Corruption abounds in the upper levels of humanity, and more so in govt or politics.
Even when someone (a philanthropist) decides to help a particular group or country, he is usually forced to redirect his aid or funds through corrupt leaders or govts.
Unfortunately change is not possible using old or domestic measures.
Others have criticised me for suggesting a more mercenary approach, such as assassinating these people, and keep doing so until they learn that their kind will not be tolerated, and they just give up for fear of losing their lives.
I know it sounds a little far fetched, but we are not dealing with 'normal' people with 'normal' social standing.
These people are ruthless, better described as animals, with a total dis-regard for humanity or life itself.
So they need to be dealt with at their level, on the ground and in the gutter, quickly and decisively.
Only this way will it be cleaned up quickly and send a message to future aspirants making them think twice before they step up and attempt to take control.

ALTRAV,
My motto is "Treat others as you see them treat others"'. And, yes I totally am on your side re weeding out the vermin !

http://ravenswoodwildlifesanctuary.simplesite.com

When Bureaucractic Greed invests !

indy my garden has developed in to jungle like and that is what I set out to do
Birds visit others nest but sadly the Indian Minor is eating eggs killing the young and just a pest
You may say my investment in my garden is paying off quite well
Many arrive and fill free, bags with lemons oranges and mandarins
Had to kill four plum trees flying foxes and tank water do not go together

Belly,
Well, looks like our mad mates the Greens prefer a new suburb to a wildlife sanctuary going by their silence on the issue !