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Who owns the boats? (lemmy.world)
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[-] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 years ago

In the 40s, the Soviets tried to use Grapes of Wrath as anti American propaganda on their people. It failed because their citizens were impressed that even the poor abused people could afford a car.

[-] Sgt_choke_n_stroke@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

That would be like people being impressed the average person has a horse in a desert. Just because you have one doesn't mean it's been taken care of.

[-] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Still better than none.

[-] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

What's the horse's name, just out of interest?

[-] Kitathalla@lemy.lol 2 points 2 years ago

It's the desert, you're just happy you're out of the rain.

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