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[โ€“] blazera@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No it was a nation oppressed by Britain, seeking independence. They didnt consider themselves British. My mind's not gonna be changed by old, oppressive British colonialism.

[โ€“] CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You don't have to "consider yourself part of [insert country]" to be part of said country.

[โ€“] blazera@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Man you are really adamant old Britain being imperialistic tyrants is a justification for this. Well Ive already said its not gonna change my mind, and its just us two talking, so I guess Ima head out.

[โ€“] CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Man you are defending a place that does not exist.

[โ€“] blazera@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

I bet you love it when folks say Taiwan doesnt exist