@brianmctaggart Same.
When my dad told me Billy had a groin problem, my 7 year old self figured that made sense because Billy was an adult but still looked very young.
@AutistaNervous@magattew Brazil is an interesting case study - all the natural advantages you could ask for, but never turned the corner to become a major player on the world stage. I don't know enough about that hemisphere to have a good guess as to why.
It's been the same question from the start...
With the juice of Spain and Portugal (OG colonizers and one on the Mt. Rushmore of colonziers) not doing so hot today while many non-colonizers are doing great. Many victims of colonization are doing great too, like Korea. Korea kicking all kinds of *ss today despite being colonized (brutally) and having no deep natural resources to speak of...
The question was, how did they first become wealthy enough in the first place to become entrusted with being the "bankers of Europe?"
(Mind, I don't give a wit about colonization as every civilization capable of it did it, and those that weren't doomed themselves to being victims. Something something natural order.)
The way you all were beating us over the head with praise for Canady, despite her getting lifted repeatedly or having to intentionally walk Texas hitters in key moments, at the expense of Kavan was a disservice to the sport and an ACTUAL generational talent right before your eyes. You owe Teagan and all softball fans an apology.