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		wolverine876 on March 28, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Vacuum Tube’s Forgotten Rival What is funny about it? Boycotts do have economic effects, depending on participation. Also, what the Germans did in WWII was far, far beyond what Russia has done (not downplaying at all what Russia has done).

TedDoesntTalk on March 28, 2022 [–]

It’s amusing if you don’t know the context in which it occurred.

nobodyandproud on April 2, 2022 | | [–]

I wouldn't generalize.

I already knew the context: I personally know people who to this day refuse to buy German goods because of WW2.

I still find the quote amusing.

wolverine876 on March 28, 2022 | | [–]

Hmmm ... I still don't get it, but oh well.

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