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“There is a bigger scam at work here, which allows other scams against refugees to thrive. This is the grand scam of artificial nation-states, hard borders, rising walls, passport hierarchies and visa regimes- all built on the deluded notions of ‘purity’ vs the ‘other’ and of an ‘us’ vs a ‘them’

“The notion of ‘being realistic’ when talking politics is absolute nonsense. It has less to do with finding comprehensive solutions than it does with acquiescing to processes that are convenient for those in power”

Getting back at it!! I think I’ll buy this one its a good reference

Surprisingly dense read, with lots of commentary accompanying the graphic novel bits.

Really good!!! I love graphic novels need to read more

Learning so much! It’s interesting how geography is tied so closely to the US backing harmful regimes.

Bahrain:
“The country’s strategic location along the shores of the Arabian peninsula has long been precarious for its people”

Egypt:
“Trade, weapons, and capital flow freely between the EU states and Egypt… Egypt is after all a key player in protecting EU shores from the flow of refugees & migrants”