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During the Vietnam War why was Charlie used to refer to the enemy? Why not some other name? (lemmy.world)
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[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago

How about: the Viet Cong were financed in part by the Peoples Republic of China. To the racist white boys of the American army, any Chinaman (and any other Asian bc they all look alike) was "Charlie Chan."

No basis in fact, just pulled it outta my ass.