Nigeria, Jan. 5 -- More than any policy of government, one clear compromise that has made many nations great, is what is known as Elite Consensus.

In plain language, elite consensus is when the creme de la creme of society decides to reinvest their wealth and their emotions in making their nation great, so that it may be better for all. This is done not only via individual charity projects and donations, but when taxation becomes a lot more progressive, and when people understand that it takes personal sacrifice, and not endless criticisms, to build great nations. This required sacrifice is borne more heavily by the well-to-do in society. This is usually a deliberate policy, championed by very futuristic leaders, not mere politicians. It...