• Mayoman68@lemmy.worldEnglish
    61·
    1 year ago

    But their countries are only poor because of the imperialism of rich countries for centuries. You’re saying they should be grateful for rich economies helping them develop, when those rich economies are the reason they are poorer to begin with.

    • SCB@lemmy.worldEnglish
      13·
      1 year ago

      That’s certainly one way to look at people choosin to not be subsistence farmers

      • Mayoman68@lemmy.worldEnglish
        42·
        1 year ago

        I am not talking about individual choices but rather the social factors influencing those choices, please read a history book

        • SCB@lemmy.worldEnglish
          13·
          1 year ago

          I’m willing to bet I know more about this topic, historical and modern, than you do.