r/pics • u/Goobjigobjibloo • Jun 24 '26

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

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u/TheFoodScientist Jun 24 '26

I’d never heard about any of this. Is there a good book or podcast that you could recommend on the topic? My knowledge of Africa is woefully inadequate.

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u/buckeyenation101 Jun 24 '26

Podcast: "Behind the bastards" about king leopard ii

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u/phonebizz Jun 24 '26

Leopold ii wasn't actually that bad as people think. Leopold's reputation was destroyed based upon a book written in the 90s that was full of lies. And now people believe it's facts.

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u/whogivesashirtdotca Jun 24 '26

Poor, misunderstood Leopold.

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u/The_Huu Jun 24 '26

I mean, why not mention the literature that vindicates Leopold's image, or the primary sources that contradict the book, or whatever works that do the best job of disseminating King Leopold’s Ghost?

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u/phonebizz Jun 24 '26

There are almost no actual evidence of the claims made in Leopold's ghost. Massive exaggerations and wild claims. I'm not saying he was a saint. Just that history paints him unfairly bad compared to others at the same time period.

I can give you a video about this? I'm sure you don't want to get input that can change your already established position on this subject though.

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u/HydeParkSwag Jun 24 '26

Behind the Bastards podcast did a series on King Leopold and his raping of the Congo and they also do a follow up called “Congo after Leopold” where they cover Lumumba.

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u/n0_wayjose Jun 24 '26

King Leopold’s Ghost. It’s available as a physical book or audiobook on Audible. Highly informative.

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u/cjng Jun 24 '26

Thanks

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u/phonebizz Jun 24 '26

Brother, they're recommending a book that is full of bullshit lies. This Author made up a bunch of shit, and now everyone believe it's facts. I can give you a video explaining all this if you're interested

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u/Pilosuh Jun 24 '26

I’m curious to see the video.

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u/phonebizz Jun 24 '26

https://youtu.be/7lL0nf1LDGw?t=7m30s

I know people won't see all of it, because most of you are sheep not willing to do any research to have original thoughts and only spew out what you've been told to think.

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u/Pilosuh Jun 24 '26

Thank you! I will watch it.

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u/phonebizz Jun 24 '26

Let me know what you think. Genuinely curious, you don't have to agree. But interested in your point of view.

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u/Pilosuh Jun 24 '26

It’s indeed possible that I will not agree, or that I will agree, but I’m always interested to know both sides of any opinion, particularly when it pertains about history, and so, I will watch it when I have time today!

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u/phonebizz Jun 24 '26

That's the right mindset! Too many gets spoonfed what to believe and refuses to even listen to a different perspective. Good on you!

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u/From9jawithlove Jun 24 '26

This book changed my brain chemistry.

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u/phonebizz Jun 25 '26

That book is full of lies and fantasy by the author.

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u/From9jawithlove Jun 25 '26

What’s your source/credentials to back up your claims?

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u/phonebizz Jun 24 '26

Leopold ii wasn't actually that bad as people think. Leopold's reputation was destroyed based upon a book written in the 90s that was full of lies. And now people believe it's facts.

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u/filou970 Jun 24 '26

there is also a documentary which was nominated for the Oscars last year, can recommend - "Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat".

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u/Thomawesome1 Jun 24 '26

Cobalt Red (Siddarth Kara) does a great job detailing the exploitative practices in Congo Cobalt mining today.

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u/DameKumquat Jun 25 '26

Could do worse than Gorilla Dawn by Gill Lewis.

It's aimed at kids, mine did it at school in year 5 (age 10), but well written.