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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Pxtl's response is a straw man argument. Nevermind the dumb comment, the "wait and see" argument is disingenuous and insulting.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

-- George Santayana

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago

A pithy quote proves nothing. You can come up with duelling aphorisms for almost any issue. For example:

Remembering everything is not the only solution. Perhaps, forgetfulness can make us live in peace too.

– Mwanandeke Kindembo

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's not a strawman. It's an actual man that existed and did the thing. It's history.