[–] PaperEngines ago
Is it possible in your opinion that someone could advocate for a "take a look at what you could do to better your own situation first before demanding a handout" approach without being a "nutjob"
Sure, it's possible, lots of things are possible.
or is everyone who has a different point of view from you worthy of your derision?
Not everybody. Just most. I base my arguments in evidence, the OP basis his arguments on anecdotal experience.
Because it seems to me whenever I read ad-hominem attacks like this, it is usually very close-minded people who are so sure they have everything figured out and hand out insults with impunity, and spend no time in reflective thought about what anyone else says.
I've thought about it, but it's just wrong.
[–] DudeDude ago
The problem with having an open mind is that people keep coming by to try and put things in it. Terry Pratchett.