I often see these words used interchangeably, though as I understand it there is a difference between the two ideologies, no?

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    Ok… lithium is mined in Australia and is needed in factories in China and India. Who decides where it gets sent?

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      The clan or tribe who cares for the land where the lithium is mined will meet for a yarning circle. At the yarning circle, they’ll talk about the foreigners’ need for lithium and whether the foreigners make for good neighbours. The foreigners’ gifts to the clan will be judged. The totem holders of the impacted species will speak on sustainability issues. Everyone will listen to the Elders.

      They’ll reach a consensus on whether the foreigners are good neighbours, whether they need the lithium, and how much damage the mine will do to the land. The clan will make a decision together. Then the mine will be approved or denied.

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        foreigners

        Don’t see this word applied much in communist literature. Are we not all the proletariat united?

        Everyone will listen to the Elders

        On what basis? Are they elected or just old?

        And what prevents the group who you decide not to supply lithium to from invading you and taking it?