Re: [OT] Dictator's Handbook



On Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:09:55 -0500, Mike Yetto wrote:

Richard M Tater <rich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes and having writ
moves on.
Apologies as this is off-topic

Why would anyone accept an apology for something that is about to be
done? Why not just avoid doing whatever it is that needs an apology
rather than make a lame excuse and proceed with the infraction?

Damn good question(s). I don't get it either.

Apology not accepted.

Agreed!

Mike "terribly sorry, but I'm going to shoot you now" Yetto

Damn fine idea.


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