I think to do that you have to actually look at how corrupt and awful eastern European and colonial powers were. Combine that with a belief that this time it's

I think to do that you have to actually look at how corrupt and awful eastern European and colonial powers were. Combine that with a belief that this time it's different Re the strong history of the new boss being far worse than the previous one. And human nature to believe that your tribe is beyond reproach or at least justified (rolls eyes).