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[–] Bloomcole@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

"There is an even worse place" is really not a good argument.

[–] shawn1122@lemm.ee 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I mean if we're going to discuss statements of fact we could also include Europe's history of colonial exploitation. But I'm on board with just ribbing the US for now.

[–] Bloomcole@lemmy.world -4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Having to dig up old stuff and again pointing at other places is again a miss.

[–] shawn1122@lemm.ee 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

It may seem old to you because your privilege allows you to forget. Ask indigenous peoples if they have forgotten. You may be suprised by what you hear, when you take the time to listen.

[–] Bloomcole@lemmy.world -4 points 2 days ago

Thanks, don't really need the lecture or your assumptions