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Re:Why Lie Detector Tests Can’t Be Trusted by dheera on Monday July 29, 2019 @04:05PM (#20558773)
> What makes you think they want Mr. Cosmopolitan who lunches with Erdogan's third cousin and breakfasts with the Pope?

Maybe this person has a better understanding of what's going on around the world and how different cultures work, possibly speaks multiple languages, and it might be a good thing to welcome their knowledge instead of scaring them off?

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Re:Why Lie Detector Tests Can’t Be Trusted by cblades on Monday July 29, 2019 @04:24PM (#20558994)
Which is why they are interested in the applicant lying about those contacts.

The application will provide an opportunity to disclose foreign contacts.

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Re:Why Lie Detector Tests Can’t Be Trusted by NullPrefix on Monday July 29, 2019 @04:17PM (#20558911)
It would be harder to persuade the same person about the evils of said cultures.
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