I'd chock it up to the usual dumbassery that could be expected from the average war-time propaganda. Rushed propaganda that's at least partially fueled via guilt by association.
We saw a lot of the same shit play out on repeat with leftists targeting anyone and anything connected with Russia. Except when the Soviet Union comes up of course. Then Communists have to do a will check saving throw for confusion.
I'd chock it up to the usual dumbassery that could be expected from the average war-time propaganda. Rushed propaganda that's at least partially fueled via guilt by association.
We saw a lot of the same shit play out on repeat with leftists targeting anyone and anything connected with Russia. Except when the Soviet Union comes up of course. Then Communists have to do a will check saving throw for confusion.