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[โ€“] DeathsEmbrace@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The US empire had to influence because there is a lot of historical white supremacy.

[โ€“] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 week ago

White supremacy is a huge factor, for sure, but don't discount the economic factor; the US economy is built on imperialism, and without it would crumble.