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Re:New ancient ape from Türkiye challenges the story of huma... by tgv on Thursday August 24, 2023 @12:10PM (#37250607)
OTOH, a country is not a conscious, communicating being that's sensitive about its name. The name change follows a decision by a few civil servants and politicians.
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Re:New ancient ape from Türkiye challenges the story of huma... by TheRealPomax on Thursday August 24, 2023 @02:28PM (#37252750)
Yes, that's what "the country" means, it's shorthand for "the government of the country".
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