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minus-squareÐ Greıt Þu̇mpkin@lemm.eelinkfedilinkarrow-up3arrow-down1·2 years agoThe US by definition cannot be a third world country. Third world is literally defined by not being aligned with Russia or the US.
minus-squareKorne127@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up1arrow-down2·2 years agoWell, that is the original definition how the terms first, second and third world originated. But in modern-day use, they mean something different.
minus-squareÐ Greıt Þu̇mpkin@lemm.eelinkfedilinkarrow-up3arrow-down1·2 years agoNo, they really don’t. Racists just like to pretend they do when someone can spot the neocolonial dogwhistle.
The US by definition cannot be a third world country.
Third world is literally defined by not being aligned with Russia or the US.
Well, that is the original definition how the terms first, second and third world originated. But in modern-day use, they mean something different.
No, they really don’t. Racists just like to pretend they do when someone can spot the neocolonial dogwhistle.