millennialstealthcamper [none/use name]

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What “actual history books” are you talking about?

A lot of mainstream history books overlook deeper economic and class conflicts. The Korean War is called ‘the forgotten war’ because many history books skip over it and the U.S. support for oppressive regimes, as well as the class struggles involved. Similarly, the fast transformation of the Soviet Union from a near feudal society into an industrial powerhouse that played a crucial role in WWII is often downplayed, reflecting selective storytelling in history education. We should teach kids to view history through the lens of class struggles and economic forces, helping them understand that history isn’t just about leaders like Churchill - it’s really a result everyday people, their collective actions, and their material conditions.

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I’d recommend Fantasy Life if you’re looking for a basic RPG with a good job system, and Pocket Card Jockey for a fun mix of solitaire and horse racing.

I ran into someone recently who was all smug about voting, asking me, “Did you vote?” Yet, he was completely unaware of the local ballot items. This is due to the stupid national campaigns that emphasize just showing up to vote without understanding the stakes at the local level. No local organizations were strong enough to educate him on the harmful propositions, showing just how unorganized the left is. We’ve all seen good local efforts get crushed by capitalism, and even sensible ballot votes get overturned by state legislatures or vetoed. I recognize that there’s no winning through pure electoralism alone and that non-swing state presidential votes do not matter. If you’ve got time, maybe it’s still worth voting on down ballot stuff and following advice from your best local leftist org.