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> It's just that Brazil, right now, has a very unfortunate combination of a corrupt government, very valuable resources, and responsibility for the integrity of
by kennywinker 4y ago
> It's just that Brazil, right now, has a very unfortunate combination of a corrupt government, very valuable resources, and responsibility for the integrity of the forest.
That’s not an accident. Not misfortune. That’s a result of western colonialism. I’m no expert in brazil, but its history includes colonial governments, CIA backed coups, and IMF influence.
It doesn’t have a bad gov because whoops we elected a bad guy in 2019. It has a bad gov because throughout its entire history western govs and corporations have been exercising influence to be allowed to pilfer its resources.
- 9dev 4y agoI do share your perspective, and think the same of the middle east and lots of African countries. That blame game doesn't solve the problem, however.
- kennywinker 4y agoWell yes the blame game matters because it’s literally still happening! Ignoring the causes is like figuring out what bandages to put on a patient who is still being actively and repeatedly stabbed.