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5. My magic button would also erase memories.

Sun Nov 24, 2024, 05:55 AM

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In a heartbeat. RandySF Nov 24 #1

My magic button would also erase memories. RandySF Nov 24 #5

So, the button would be creating an alternative reality? Doodley Nov 24 #7

The existence of such a button already creates an alternative reality. Midnight Writer Nov 24 #25

Like that flashy thing in MIB! I like it! LSparkle Nov 24 #29

Good answer. So, is that a yes, or a qualified yes? Doodley Nov 24 #4

I have been for majority rule for decades DFW Nov 24 #11

Tell me about it DFW Nov 24 #21

We have plurality rule at best. Minority rule mostly JT45242 Nov 24 #31

The same way I would have killed Hitler as a baby. John Shaft Nov 24 #6

You are presented with a choice: John Shaft Nov 24 #9

Agreed John Shaft Nov 24 #12

It's not the democratic will imo Meowmee Nov 24 #14

This reminds me of that existential/moral/philosophical Mike 03 Nov 24 #17

Idaho today would produce another Hitler anyway biophile Nov 24 #24

I would want to know what the rest of the result would be. keithbvadu2 Nov 24 #20

That's an easy button to push...let's put some meat on it... MiHale Nov 24 #22

We had a magic button. Merrick Garland. jalan48 Nov 24 #23

Yes. LSparkle Nov 24 #26

Yes,... magicarpet Nov 24 #28

This is as silly as 'Would you kill baby Hitler?' roscoeroscoe Nov 24 #30

Sure but the election helped expose a number of things. oldmanlynn Nov 24 #32