The fact that an unemployed coal miner in appalachia has a higher standard of living than a doctor in congo, illustrates the idea that?

What role did natural resources play in african politics?

Read the aphorisms. be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing. an open foe may prove a curse; but a pretended friend is worse. a true friend is the best possession. according to these aphorisms from benjamin franklin's poor richard's almanack, what might happen if a person is careless in choosing a friend? it is best not to have friends because they will usually betray you. casual friends are often the best and can be more trusted than enemies. a person who has betrayed you can sometimes become a good friend. a friend who is not carefully chosen can be worse than an enemy.

What is affirmative action as a social program intended to accomplish? do you think it has been successful? what are some specific examples that you can offer to support your answer? this is for my multicultural studies class i need asap !