• Harvey656@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

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

    • Cowbee [he/they]@lemmy.ml
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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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      1 day 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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      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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        2 days ago

        First comment: Responded within five minutes

        Second comment: 1 hour later and nowhere to be seen

          • Diva (she/her)@lemmy.ml
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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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            That’s great, but now that you’re here go ahead and answer the question. When a colonized country throws off it’s chains, whose fault is it when the colonizer retaliates?