And they can’t take no for an answer! Syria

[Sarmatian]

That's a bad example. Oil is almost universally taxed at around 90%. Oil creates extreme wealth for all countries it is found in, and the vast majority of the wealth stays with the country it is found in.

The reason why it so rarely benefits the general population is due to corruption by national officials. You can't blame BP for their scams.

It's not about specific examples, it's about principle. Use oranges and orange juice. Raw and dried vegetables.

[HoreTore]

It's not about specific examples, it's about principle.

Of course, and I wholeheartedly agree with the concept.