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To: Unrepentant VN Vet
I always have to be careful. Shaving too closely with Occam's Razor can lead to a nasty cut.

I have always been partial to Hanlon's razor: "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." I would add, "But don't rule out malice just because they are stupid."

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Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
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LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

1,925 posted on 10/03/2022 1:03:23 PM PDT by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: LonePalm

“...Hanlon’s razor: “Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.” I would add, “But don’t rule out malice just because they are stupid.”
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Thank you, Sir

You have increased my Lexicon.

FRegards,
HLB

p.s. Sorry I’m late to the party...Plumbing problems


1,957 posted on 10/03/2022 3:03:14 PM PDT by HippyLoggerBiker (Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake. )
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