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Comment · 4 years ago
"It should be noted that no ethically-trained software engineer would ever consent to write a DestroyBaghdad procedure. Basic professional ethics would instead require him to write a DestroyCity procedure, to which Baghdad could be given as a parameter."
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Comment · 5 years ago
> Not sure what the Eastern Roman empire was doing with respect to conquering and Christianizing, but if they converted anyone, I don’t think those pagans contributed imagery back to Christian holidays as we know them in America.

Carol of the Bells

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Comment · 5 years ago
"Can't retire. Not worth it to work. Five will drive you un poco loco, my fine feathered friend. The poorest rich person in America. The world's tallest dwarf. The weakest strong man at the circus."
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Comment · 5 years ago
Bullshit. There was no investigation. No one investigated Trump.
Comment · 5 years ago
Judging by Brexit, 50 years is a reasonable timeframe.
Comment · 6 years ago
Comment · 6 years ago
Your reply lacks empathy for Ukrainian side.
Comment · 6 years ago
Through no fault of your own, powerful and/or discontent people in your country can significantly alter your purchasing power.
Comment · 6 years ago
I just hope Turkey and Azerbaijan restore their territorial integrity.

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