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		jiofih on Dec 13, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: If-then-else had to be invented I believe that sentence should read “or else he would have...” to be grammatically correct.

Cerium on Dec 13, 2020 | [–]

Perhaps by modern usage. This usage sounds fine but dated, it seems that if you substitute 'otherwise' the sentence is fine.

jiofih on Dec 13, 2020 | | [–]

The article acknowledges that.

shawnz on Dec 13, 2020 | [–]

Based on what, though?

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