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Good one, probably the most specific to removing the power of someone already powerful. +1.

Dan Bron
– Dan Bron

2017-03-25 18:45:32 +00:00
Commented Mar 25, 2017 at 18:45
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Any animal can be made harmless by "removing its teeth"...

GoatsWearHats
– GoatsWearHats

2017-03-26 04:20:29 +00:00
Commented Mar 26, 2017 at 4:20
@GoatsWearHats yes, but fangs are more menacing than teeth.

Elby Cloud
– Elby Cloud

2017-03-31 22:23:06 +00:00
Commented Mar 31, 2017 at 22:23

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