Originally Posted by LiquidNazgul

True, but note, I don't expect any kind of unifying force beyond the United Nations at least until the 22nd century. Yes, right now, the world is in a bad state, which is why I agree with you somewhat---the idea of a World Government at this point in human history will be, at best, pathetic.

But we have no idea what the world will be like in the later 21st century-early 22nd century. Earth could be a nuclear wasteland---or, Africa could be the richest continent on the world. Highly unlikely from one's point of view now, but---you never know.