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      12 days ago

      yes it is. you learn how the world works. what gets exported from where. where the refugees come from and to, and why. what conflicts there are, where, and why.

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        12 days ago

        Sounds pretty violent. I hear about refugees pretty well without it, personally. As an analogy, not everyone needs to be a meteorologist to know the weather.

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          12 days ago

          yes, you dont need to know about the history of the weather and why it happens to understand that it will be raining tomorrow. But, i think it’s kinda relevant to know how and why to understand what side of a conflict to support.

          geography also helps you understand the claims politicians make and to see if they’re bs

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            12 days ago

            The actual physical location, which side of an imaginary line a person was born on, should absolutely mean fuck all when deciding who to side with.

            Only what each side intends to do and is capable of doing, to minimize all possible harm and loss.