...their so good at straightening things out.

This post doesn't belong here.

Of course Bill deserves some credit. Gates is Professor Moriarty to Job's Sherlock Holmes. Neither would have accomplished such great things, if their mortal archenemy hadn't been challenging, and dare I say inspiring, the other.

...the world is simply overpopulated.

Nothing more need be said.

As sad as it is, being an American myself, your logic and references are both quite good.

Agree with you 100%