Question:
Based on the premise "As a class they came to even greater power and wealth by organizing trade and controlling the flow of goods in the area.", can we conclude that "They failed to come to power because they could not control the free flowing of goods."?
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no

Question:
Based on the premise "It's also perfectly acceptable to ask the dealer for advice on how to play your hand (and a great way to learn).", can we conclude that "It's acceptable to ask the dealer what to do."?
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yes

Question:
Based on the premise "He has become as repetitious, pontificating, and slothful as the worst D.C. pundit--as ridiculous as the political reporters he mocked in Fear and On the Campaign Trail '72 . Thompson poured acid on Nixon because he honestly believed Nixon was a devil.", can we conclude that "Thompson remained a humble and measured critic of the going-ons in D.C."?
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no