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		khazhoux on March 24, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Costco will not allow returns on high-demand items... I especially liked the CNN headline last week: "People are panic-buying TP and stores are running out." Gee, I wonder what effect that will have?

klipt on March 24, 2020 [–]

Getting more clicks, which is what profit seeking corporations optimize for, regardless of the externalities.

Fjolsvith on March 24, 2020 | [–]

Can't waste a good crisis. Just like those senators today.

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