[Superman]

C'mon, Chuck. The Shah of Iran, as another massive example. Lemme ask you this. Let's say there is a small planet on which there is a fairly large nation that is rich in nearly all major resources but not crude oil and is the undisputed heavyweight economic champion. Let's say there is a region half way around the globe that is terribly underdeveloped but is floating on a sea of crude. What are the chances that the economic powerhouse will not exercise every ounce of its influence to bend the decisions of that region in its favor? Realistically. What are the chances? Let's put it another way. Let's say the economic powerhouse has a leader who refuses to interfere in this way. Let's say that the hundred or so corporations and the other most powerful groups in that country also had leaders that refused to take advantage of that potential influence. How long would you expect those leaders to stay in position before someone takes over who WILL use that influence. Let's also assume this country loves its "hands off" approach to regulation. Let's say this country places a high value on aggressiveness in business matters.