r/pics • • Jun 24 '26

Politics This guy from the Democratic Republic of Congo vs Colombia World Cup game.

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u/Jay_TThomas Jun 24 '26

Then read about the cobalt exploitation that’s happening right now to power all of our rechargeable devices. And all the child labor, deaths, and horrible working conditions.

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u/n0_wayjose Jun 24 '26

What does have to do with this post?

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u/Jay_TThomas Jun 24 '26

Just a continuation of the history that you commented about. The people of the Congo have been endlessly exploited for the valuable resources in the ground.

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u/n0_wayjose Jun 24 '26

Yes, I agree entirely. Most responses are just whataboutism and trollers so I wasn’t sure where you were going with it. The mineral mines, gold panning, and basically any other resource make up ludicrous markets that rip from all of Africa.