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[–] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Why was the World Bank advertising on Twitter (or anywhere) in the first place?

[–] Monomate@lemm.ee 4 points 2 months ago

Good point! Unless they have competitors, it's strange when they advertise at all.

[–] troglodytis@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Good news! You may be pre-qualified!

[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

For an interest free loan!*

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[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Advertising and propaganda are the same thing

[–] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago

Ok but then who exactly is the World Bank propagandizing to on Twitter?