The notion of "stolen land" is bullshit bourgeois obfuscation: the current land owners are blaming the existing national collective—largely composed of workers—for supposed "crimes" committed centuries ago.
The land that came to be owned by the US & international bourgeoisie was never "of indigenous people" in some romantic egalitarian sense. It was owned by & fought over for by various tribal elites—whether agricultural or hunter gatherer.
Many Asian Americans are saying, "We belong here." But, let's not forget that "we" are on stolen land. Making a claim to belonging means being committed to indigenous people's rights. #StopAAPIHate
— Pawan Dhingra (@phdhingra1) April 1, 2021
The notion of "stolen land" is bullshit bourgeois obfuscation: the current land owners are blaming the existing national collective—largely composed of workers—for supposed "crimes" committed centuries ago.
In many cases the successors of the supposed aggrieved groups don't exist. If they do deference doesn't help them.
Historically, the state's attempts to offer indigenous people special dispensations has only hurt them, rendering them dependent...
While the conditions of workers in the US is grave, being one confers...
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