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[–] ieatpwns@lemmy.world -5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The past can’t be changed but we need to be aware of the atrocities of the past. But now it can be prevented and something can be done to stop it but world powers are sitting on their asses to fill their pockets. We should be learning from history not repeating it.

The ambiguity of the meme format makes it seem like rage engagement bait

[–] dessalines@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 days ago

But now it can be prevented and something can be done to stop it but world powers are sitting on their asses to fill their pockets. We should be learning from history not repeating it.

If you don't see how both of these western settler colonial projects are linked, then I'm sure you haven't learned from history. The fact that many westerners are equally ignorant is why we're repeating it in 2025.