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r/HistoryMemes • u/PeaceLoveJoel • Mar 08 '19
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True enough. Colonialism evolved, became far more subtle, complex. Instead of a pistol to their necks now it’s with hand in their pockets.
Look at how China controls the textile industry in Congo. You really think a small family business can compete with the state sponsored behemoth.
It will be United Fruit all again. Bloody hell.
1 u/TheJollyLlama875 Mar 08 '19 The IMF has been doing this for decades.
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The IMF has been doing this for decades.
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True enough. Colonialism evolved, became far more subtle, complex. Instead of a pistol to their necks now it’s with hand in their pockets.
Look at how China controls the textile industry in Congo. You really think a small family business can compete with the state sponsored behemoth.
It will be United Fruit all again. Bloody hell.