• MightEnlightenYou@lemmy.world
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      22 hours ago

      Did you know that Tibet was a feudal state before 1959 and that over 90% of their population were slaves/serfs. Just search for “mi-ser” and how they were treated (hint: like slaves).

      Further interesting reading can be found by looking up what role Tibetian religion and culture played in all of that

      • SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works
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        21 hours ago

        Are you justifying external repression with internal oppression?

        Tell me more about the history of Bhutan and Ladakh, vs Tibet, and the state of well-being after they modernized so rapidly. Consider the role of self determination and the adaptability of the plateau culture when not under the boot. Consider what colonial suppression has done to Ladakhis in India, vs China.

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        22 hours ago

        you were probably one of the people surprised when iranians asked for help from america