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[–] beren 3 points -1 points 2 points (+2|-3) 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", or is everyone who has a different point of view from you worthy of your derision? 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.
[–] DudeDude ago
The problem with having an open mind is that people keep coming by to try and put things in it. Terry Pratchett.
[–] PaperEngines ago
Sure, it's possible, lots of things are possible.
Not everybody. Just most. I base my arguments in evidence, the OP basis his arguments on anecdotal experience.
I've thought about it, but it's just wrong.