Even though we basically mean Africa, and parts of South America the terms means something different regardless of use.
First world : america and NATO allies Second world : soviet union, and satellite states
3rd world. Everyone not covered by the above definitions.
So it's kinda of... All shitholes are 3rd world. But not all 3rd world are shitholes
chicago is probably one of the worst places on the planet yet it is first world...
Was first world. I don't disagree that it's probably worse to live in some parts of America, than in say Cuba, a communisit satellite state.
But cold war is over. The term shithole works fine. And we all know what third world reders to. I'm just that guy, is all
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