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[–] FreakinSteve@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

They have to be exterminated. You HAVE the 2A

[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago (4 children)

Well, it's not the worst concentration camp, but I'd rather be in a POW one.

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

It's interesting how words change. These kinds of camps have always been bad, but the term "concentration camp" was initially chosen to make it seem benign. The idea was that it's not a prison camp, it's not a detainment camp, they're merely "concentrating" people there. Then, in WWII, the term became associated with Nazi death camps.

What's different this time around is that although the government doesn't want people to think "death camp", they're gleefully promoting the idea that they will be incredibly unpleasant. Torture maybe, but not death.

But, in truth, death is likely. Cramped living conditions in a swamp in the summer in Florida? People are going to die.

Actual PoW camps were much, much more pleasant. They had to abide by the Geneva Conventions.

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[–] humble_boatsman@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 days ago

That'll be tree fitty... million dollars

[–] Commiunism@beehaw.org 4 points 1 day ago

The first time as tragedy, the second time as farce.

[–] madlian@lemmy.cafe 3 points 1 day ago (5 children)

As horrible as this is, those are fences with plastic zip ties. That won’t keep them very long.

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If you think we are all safe because of some plastic zip ties then I have bad news for you.

[–] madlian@lemmy.cafe 1 points 1 day ago

I think you missed my point.

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[–] RaivoKulli@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 day ago

Reminds me of Scarface

[–] WoodScientist@sh.itjust.works -3 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Sad inevitability: if a Democrat somehow manages to win in 2028, they will not close these facilities. In fact, they will expand them.

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[–] ordinarylove@lemmy.blahaj.zone -2 points 1 day ago (5 children)

if you contribute to USD economy you are part of the nazi problem too

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