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If your first instinct as a westerner is to criticize and lecture 3rd world communist movements, instead of learning from their successes, then you have internalized the patronizing arrogance of the colonial system you claim to oppose.

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[-] jsomae@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 days ago

What are some succesful 3rd world communist movements? Asking for a friend

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[-] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 28 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I am hard pressed to think of any Americans older than twenty five that I have ever met IRL that was truly opposed to colonialism. High-schoolers and college students; sure. That's about it though.

EDIT: To be clear, I am not defending colonialism. I just don't think most Americans understand or think about its impact. Out of sight. Out of mind.

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