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I heard this on the radio this morning, so I thought that I would check it out. Here it is:

https://www.outlookindia.com/i...conomic%20conditions.
 
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Based on some guy’s rankings of economic indicators.

Zimbabwe is a marvelous place and the people there seem pretty happy for the most part…

It’s just the economy is a basket case (like number 2 on their list) due to government leaders not being willing to admit to economic facts.

Sounds like a worldwide problem, not just the worst examples.
 
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Yep, the rankings may mean something, or maybe, not much. I guess some basis has to be used to compile the list of where each country sits. From my two visits to Zimbabwe I couldn't discern much "misery" as such. Or, at least, what I would regard as misery. Yes, common folks there live a tough life compared to our softer Western lifestyles but I never encountered anyone complaining about how terrible their existence is. They just know what they have to do to maintain their lives and get on with it. Periodic consumer goods shortages are normal and taken in stride. Complaining to government wouldn't make a scrap of difference anyway so, I guess, no one complains. Rampant inflation has been, and is, a feature of the Zim economy that doesn't seem to hinder people getting by. Despite the "terrible" state of the Zim economy and the tough lifestyle I've never seen evidence of widespread hunger or malnutrition related issues. One time I was talking to a Zim national about this who said that the blacks have a basic system of food sharing among themselves. It ensures that most folks get at least sufficient food when distribution would otherwise be unequal. Additionally, I've never seen much in the way of unhoused folks in Zimbabwe. And the two factors of insufficient food and lack of basic housing I think feature heavily in situations of real "misery". Zim, I think, might be way ahead of several other countries where genuine "misery" is really felt.


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I suspect the people of Somalia would disagree.
 
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When it comes to people, it depends.

Blacks in America think the country is a shithole!

And owes them money! rotflmo


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When it comes to people, it depends.

Blacks in America think the country is a shithole!

And owes them money! rotflmo


Actually, that’d be woke liberals of all races who think USA is a shithole. At least Brittany Griner seems to have had an epiphany and changed her tune after her long vacation in Russia.

Don’t get me started on the reparations bullshit.
 
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I have been multiple times in Zimbabwe since 1986. It has surly been ups and downs in there economy. But I LOVE Zimbabwe.

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There people that I have been around in Zimbabwe seem to be some of the happiest on Earth. Especially when you get out in the bush.
 
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Not by a long shot.

Have these people ever been to Haiti?


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Must not be too horrible, I know some Americans that have a home at Vic Falls and love it.


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Total BS
 
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Zimbabwe is one of the happiest places in the world! And I love it.


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I have been multiple times in Zimbabwe since 1986. It has surly been ups and downs in there economy. But I LOVE Zimbabwe.

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I could see myself living there, but would get kicked out for driving on the wrong side of the road.
 
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Hunting there? Yes
Living there?
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Must not be too horrible, I know some Americans that have a home at Vic Falls and love it.


What does a house at Vic Falls cost nowadays?
 
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Zimbabwe is one of the happiest places in the world! And I love it.


You're giving them money, why wouldn't they be happy? Big Grin Tough to judge a country when you're part of what's keeping it afloat. No different than Cuba, the desperation is not self evident.

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Zimbabwe is one of the happiest places in the world! And I love it.


You're giving them money, why wouldn't they be happy? Big Grin Tough to judge a country when you're part of what's keeping it afloat. No different than Cuba, the desperation is not self evident.

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I have paid a lot more in taxes to the US then for hunting in Zimbabwe. So, your logic applies to me here as well? I think they look happy in Zimbabwe


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Zimbabwe is one of the happiest places in the world! And I love it.


You're giving them money, why wouldn't they be happy? Big Grin Tough to judge a country when you're part of what's keeping it afloat. No different than Cuba, the desperation is not self evident.

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I have paid a lot more in taxes to the US then for hunting in Zimbabwe. So, your logic applies to me here as well? I think they look happy in Zimbabwe
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Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
Not by a long shot.

Have these people ever been to Haiti?


One has to take all these sort of thing with a very large, unhealthy, dose of salt!


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Interesting. Some of the best times of my life have been spent in one of the most miserable countries on earth.

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Interesting. Some of the best times of my life have been spent in one of the most miserable countries on earth.

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Isn't that the truth!


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+2 tu2 Of course, the vast majority of that, for me, had to do with the consumate professionals that I was hunting with and the location of the hunts (BVC, Zambezi Valley, Bishopstone, Jonsyl Farm, Gwanda, West Nicholson, etc. etc. etc) And, Vic Falls, with and/or without a professional, wasn't bad either. Keep in mind that the PH's job is to make sure that your stay is enjoyable and memorable for the most part. Big Grin Big Grin With all of that being said, LIVING THERE DAY TO DAY would definitely be a much DIFFERENT matter.
 
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Hard to imagine the rating is accurate.
 
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Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
Not by a long shot.

Have these people ever been to Haiti?


Or Chicago
 
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What does a house at Vic Falls cost nowadays?


I didn't think to ask. the lady told me they had a herd of buffalo walking down their road the day before I talked to her. She loves it there.


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