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no, really, that's what the guy asked.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

there would be hardware and software involved, but the cartels wouldn't be interacting with them directly. I'll be sure to have the cartels sign my EULA before proceeding with anything.

I can not possibly comment anything to make this line funnier.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

This is a bit like reading septics[1] asking for advice on how to set up a business in another country, and finding out all about the local regulations regarding labor relations etc. Except if you mess that up, no-one will want to work for you, or you will have to pay a fine. Mess up with the cartels, you, and probably everyone you ever cared about, is dead after horrific torture.


[1] rhyming slang for Americans, exercise on how it works is left to the reader.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Although it would be highly inconvenient to be arrested or get in trouble with the feds, it would make for an interesting story at parties. That's always been something I've struggled with. So... silver lining?

A lot of historical figures I respect have been arrested for standing by their convictions. So I would be in good company.

It also could turn into a good opportunity for publicity.

this person is overdosing on hacker news libertarian ideas and it’s ruining them more than fent would

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Although it would be highly inconvenient to lose bodily appendages, up to and including my head,