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[–] possiblylinux127 103 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (3 children)

Taxation without representation is they key. They forcefully tried to shutdown the local governments and establish a dictator.

The irony is that the US has done this to south America

[–] [email protected] 42 points 1 month ago

Imperialism and slavery make the capital go round

[–] [email protected] 33 points 1 month ago

Taxation without representation was the excuse. As always, the reason was "wait, we're the ones with more resources!"

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Irony? It's was always the plan...