No problem, it’s important we teach better, or weed out those who say such things. I also just realized where the real confusion was in my phrasing- by “even including their citizenry” I meant specifically, that the destruction of the empire and capitalist status quo will be to the benefit of even imperial cores’ citizenry (as someone living in a western country myself).
the destruction of the empire and capitalist status quo will be to the benefit of even imperial cores’ citizenry (as someone living in a western country myself).
As Engels put it: “A nation cannot be free and at the same time continue to oppress other nations.” It sounds idealistic and dewy-eyed, but even the most cursory look at history shows he was right.
Reread, and you’re right. My apologies.
No problem, it’s important we teach better, or weed out those who say such things. I also just realized where the real confusion was in my phrasing- by “even including their citizenry” I meant specifically, that the destruction of the empire and capitalist status quo will be to the benefit of even imperial cores’ citizenry (as someone living in a western country myself).
As Engels put it: “A nation cannot be free and at the same time continue to oppress other nations.” It sounds idealistic and dewy-eyed, but even the most cursory look at history shows he was right.