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If your first instinct as a westerner is to criticize and lecture 3rd world communist movements, instead of learning from their successes, then you have internalized the patronizing arrogance of the colonial system you claim to oppose.

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[–] jsomae@lemmy.ml 12 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

What are some succesful 3rd world communist movements? Asking for a friend

[–] FunkyStuff@hexbear.net 20 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

The obvious one is China. But if you wanna learn a little something, read about Sankara. If you want a whole book of histories of the third world national liberation and socialist movements, read The Darker Nations by Vijay Prashad.

[–] vonxylofon@lemmy.world 7 points 15 hours ago

According to some theories, China.