Even during colonialism The Great White Hope was seen as a force of good. in Kenya the Britts are still considered heroes despite all they did to the country, like the French in West Africa. People here on ER never tire of telling us that Ethiopia no matter what cannot afford to alienate US and the EU, and they call themselves realists and pragmatists, which is just bullsht.
You know why this American guy in Asmara looks like a 2nd rate used car salesman? Because in Eritrea a Great White Hope is not accorded any kind of moral high ground by default, they will have to earn it, which is pretty much difficult for an American diplomat in Africa.


