• HakFoo
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    2 days ago

    Telling people to “give up hopes” is just a terrible word choice, even if the thing you’re asking them to give up is solidly distasteful.

    So many more positively phrased options-- “commit to peaceful nuclear programs”, for example. We got a real wordsmith in here, boys. Better keep Smith AND Corona lubed up and ready.

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      what, it’s not “diplomatic” to use phrases reminiscent of what’s inscribed on the gates of hell?