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minus-squareSolNine@lemmy.mllinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·5 days agoExcellent comment, I frequently bring this concept to others attention when the term “colonizer” is used. Arbitrary and selective use of the term to fit a specific narrative detracts from current day realities. Somehow people seem to have forgotten that times of peace and respect for manmade borders and laws of sovereign nations are not the norm for history.
minus-squareGrammarPolice@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·5 days agoYou hit the nail on the head. I don’t know why people argue without considering context. It’s not like I’m disagreeing that Israel’s genocide is wrong, but we have to consider context when we compare this stuff to history.
Excellent comment, I frequently bring this concept to others attention when the term “colonizer” is used.
Arbitrary and selective use of the term to fit a specific narrative detracts from current day realities.
Somehow people seem to have forgotten that times of peace and respect for manmade borders and laws of sovereign nations are not the norm for history.
You hit the nail on the head. I don’t know why people argue without considering context. It’s not like I’m disagreeing that Israel’s genocide is wrong, but we have to consider context when we compare this stuff to history.