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[–] roguetrick@kbin.social 33 points 1 year ago (1 children)

the man either had no clue about the horrible things going on around him every day, or was knowingly and deliberately causing the horrible things going on around him every day. “I’m not sure which it is. It’s actually pretty hard to tell. Of course, there’s always a chance it’s both

[–] FoundTheVegan@kbin.social 20 points 1 year ago

I wish I was dumber. The world has enough selfish people, but they could lose one paying attention to all the hatred and corruption.

[–] HorseWithNoName@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

~~Happy~~ Quiet Person Must Either Be Stupid Or Evil

FTFY

For the "when I first met you I thought you were a bitch, but you're actually pretty cool" people.

[–] slackassassin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

As long as someone feels smarter or more ethical, we're golden!

[–] Bebo@literature.cafe 1 points 1 year ago

I've had people tell me that they thought I was arrogant (apparently since I am not a chatterbox) but then later they realised that I am all right.

[–] Scubus@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

Wth? Is this posted in the wrong sub bc its not satire

[–] ivanafterall@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But then, can you really consider yourself smart if you're still trying to do the right thing, at this point?

[–] RGB3x3@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Is it smart to do the wrong thing because it's how you get ahead in life? Or smart to do the right thing because it makesother people feel good?

I think we all know the answer. /s

[–] slackassassin@sh.itjust.works -3 points 1 year ago

I also feel superior to other people and assume they can not contain multitudes because I'm unable to navigate an imperfect world.