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A Boring Dystopia
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In case anyone else didn't hear the news-
"~~In light of recent events~~ We have decided to rescind our unpopular change to healthcare plans for the good of everyone."
They fucking pulled back. It fucking WORKED people!
Back in the age of sail the Royal Navy would hang an admiral every so often "to encourage the others."
Source or you'll spend a night with the Captain's daughter, limey.
https://militaryhistorynow.com/2018/04/15/to-encourage-the-others-admirals-byngs-execution-was-a-grim-warning-to-royal-navy-officers-do-your-utmost/
Fair enough. Looks like it was a one-off and you were quoting Voltaire's response there. Thanks.