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Past failures don't define the future of socialism (lemmy.ml)
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The people before us weren't perfect. Their mistakes are blueprints to learn from and build a better world

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[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm aware that they played a critical and heavy role in colonialism, and am not trying to downplay that in any way. I appreciate the added context, but I don't believe we are opposed in any way here.

[–] Bloomcole@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I don’t believe we are opposed in any way here.

We certainly aren't, figured some lesser known facts might be useful for lurkers.
Cheers friend

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 month ago

Cheers back!