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gizmomagico

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    Comment #2225449

    I don't understand how they can defend that position. Yeah, it's their job and they might be very proud of their work, but they can't be that dumb. They're not dumb - they're full …

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    Comment #2180805

    > The banks, excluding GM, have more or less paid back their portion of the bailout (this even includes the AIG portion). I'd be interested in hearing how that happened. It's diffi…

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    Comment #2174015

    And the risks of centralized power being wielded by a benevolent authority falling into the hands of a malicious authority is very real and should never be ignored The government i…

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    Comment #2158496

    > Fertilizers and pesticides are mostly made of oil and natural gas. I think you're talking about "artificial nitrogen fertilizers" specifically: Wikipedia ("Fertilizer"): Artifici…

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    Comment #2154875

    It's a fucking disgusting world we live in.

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    Comment #2143474

    .. Aaaaand does this work outside of the goddamn US of A?

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    Comment #2135566

    You say anyone would be doomed to fail if they came to Japan to start a business, but why would that be?

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    Comment #2071406

    Exactly. "Royalties"? Tax treaties (and "RTFM")? 30% Withholding tax? Bullshit paperwork hoops to jump through? I gave up hope around there.

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    Comment #2038888

    > she 'missed the Mozilla fox operating system' Aww.. That's so cute!

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    Comment #2019547

    Why do they pay developers so poorly in Japan?

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    Comment #2012681

    I keep hearing rumours they don't even load if you don't use them..

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    Comment #1982371

    It takes a lot for someone to open him or herself up to feedback like this. The guy has a logo for his own name . The idea must have been closer to "Hello HN: Look At How Awesome I…

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    Comment #1980045

    Did it look familiar? http://bradwallen.com/2010/12/06/google-nexus-s/

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    Comment #1965300

    Is "Bonsoir" a joke?

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    Comment #1920628

    Where's your proof that he isn't ? Also: http://news.ycombinator.org/item?id=1917913 Shouldn't you go demand more "proof" from him too, or is it just easier to pile on the heavily …

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    Comment #1920620

    And Reiser's case proves that Assange is a rapist, no doubt?

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    Comment #1920614

    Gizmomagico seemed to be saying 'assange wouldn't have committed what he allegedly did; as it would retard his ability to move freely and he is too smart for that' The idea was jus…

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    Comment #1920580

    What allegations?

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    Comment #1920566

    You are showing no evidence that you heard what I said. This has nothing to do with my nationality, and a lot to do with this site's conventions. pg has worked really hard to keep …

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    Comment #1917774

    I can see why you're being downvoted though..

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    Comment #1917769

    Yes, rape is terrible, and judging by your reaction, you're probably American. Was that a racist slur or just an observation? Would it also be terrible to be falsely accused of rap…

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    Comment #1917641

    Yeah I bet Assange feels like he's been able to move way too freely until now, so he decided to start raping women! He'll probably tour all Western countries, and rape a couple of …