• RiverRock@lemmy.ml
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    14 hours ago

    So what you’re saying is, it’s Venezuela’s fault for being sanctioned and embargoed? Is it Cuba’s fault? Was it Vietnam’s fault for being attacked by the US? Is it a slave’s fault for revolting when the slaver whips them back down?

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      14 hours ago

      We are talking about a modern dictator and the state of Venezuela today. Get your head out yo ass.

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        You’re making the argument that Venezuela is poor not because of sanctions and embargos, but personal choices by a democratically elected leader that has promoted and carried out poverty alleviation campaigns and pushed for food security through large social programs.

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        9 hours ago

        This is fucking medieval peasant level thinking: “Venezuelas economy is bad because Madura doesn’t have the mandate of heaven!”

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        14 hours ago

        We’re talking about imperial violence and the poverty it causes. Stop being a defensive child and answer the question. When a colony throws off it’s chains, whose fault is it when the colonizer retaliates?

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          13 hours ago

          First comment: Responded within five minutes

          Second comment: 1 hour later and nowhere to be seen

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              If you want to get banned just start insulting people like the op.

              additionally feel free to let your fashy friends know that I’m on payroll for both Putin AND Xi for my sfw online posting activities. I also collect checks from George Soros for in-person work that upsets conservatives.

              it’s important to have multiple income streams 💅

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                I’ve started tagging every single one i see. I should write them all down lol

                The insatiable fascist urge to make lists of leftists

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              9 hours ago

              That’s great, but now that you’re here go ahead and answer the question