They are stupid and evil by choice. I don't care how one is raised or what one's peers have to say. I was raised in a religion and in a political party. I shed the first when I was 13 and the other in my early twenties. I DECIDED to look at life with compassion for others. I DECIDED to embrace a larger more tolerant and inclusive view of…
They are stupid and evil by choice. I don't care how one is raised or what one's peers have to say. I was raised in a religion and in a political party. I shed the first when I was 13 and the other in my early twenties. I DECIDED to look at life with compassion for others. I DECIDED to embrace a larger more tolerant and inclusive view of humanity.
The QMagats have decided that hate for others is the mission. They have decided to be monsters.
I also often refer to such as 'stupid'. But, but that really isn't truly correct. Some are stupid, as in uneducated, unwilling to be educated although they've been in the "system"---but others are smart (in varying degrees of course). What they have done, consciously, is to pledge adherence to a "cult", deliberately reject science, choose racism, etc etc. For most it is not stupidity but rather choice as you have said clearly in your last couple of sentences. . (It does look 'stupid' to make those choices as far as readers of TC, HCR, etc are concerned, but not to the "choosers") Just my humble opinion.
All thoughtful points, for sure. Thank you. It is about choice.
Please don't think I am hurling the stupid word about as Hillary did with "deplorables". She was right, of course, but the stupidity for me has a much broader meaning and context.
I know CEO types who have made millions because they were smart enough to work the system to the top. One would have to be audacious to call someone that super successful "stupid" for continuing to support Republicans. But I will. It's stupid to endorse someone who has wasted years of our precious planets limited time - all for tax policies. It's stupid to support someone who is a crook and abuser of women for President and at the same time try to hold the children you are attempting to raise to a high moral standard.
We can respectfully debate semantics and the application of words. But IMHO, many of the biggest names in our high tech world who have billions are acting like stupid people. And yes, it is a conscious choice on their part. Which means it's even more egregious. Their values are with power and the power is derived from smart creativity (and some good luck and timing). But trust me, that doesn't make them happy or any less stupid as humans.
So for me, stupidity is not a measure of IQ, it's about common sense and being able to make decisions that are wise for the human species and the planet.
On a personal level, I confess my own stupidity. I was stupid about marriage for many years. Then before I was too old to enjoy wedded bliss, I finally chose the right person. I selected someone who did more than make my heart go thumpity thump. (She did). But she is also loaded with wonderful values. She is a wife and role model. Now that I am so smart about love, I can search my being for some other stupid part. I am sure there several other stupid pieces to find...
Stupid? One who rises to the position of CEO is most likely very knowledgeable about the business being run! However, today’s form of capitalism is canabalised by the raw pursuit of unadulterated GREED!
Well, "stupid is as stupid does," of course. People can be stupid morally and ethically, yet be intelligent in other ways. Knowledge of how to run a business is not an indicator of intelligence. Look at Trump as a good example - every business he's ever started ended up crashing and burning. Trump is indeed no genius - this is the guy who thinks windmills cause cancer and complains that he has to flush 15 times after he shits. But he knows how to manipulate people, how to get them to believe his crap if they're predisposed to do so.
Capitalism has always been about greed. The expression "dog eat dog" has been around since day one. It has always been what it is.
They are stupid and evil by choice. I don't care how one is raised or what one's peers have to say. I was raised in a religion and in a political party. I shed the first when I was 13 and the other in my early twenties. I DECIDED to look at life with compassion for others. I DECIDED to embrace a larger more tolerant and inclusive view of humanity.
The QMagats have decided that hate for others is the mission. They have decided to be monsters.
I also often refer to such as 'stupid'. But, but that really isn't truly correct. Some are stupid, as in uneducated, unwilling to be educated although they've been in the "system"---but others are smart (in varying degrees of course). What they have done, consciously, is to pledge adherence to a "cult", deliberately reject science, choose racism, etc etc. For most it is not stupidity but rather choice as you have said clearly in your last couple of sentences. . (It does look 'stupid' to make those choices as far as readers of TC, HCR, etc are concerned, but not to the "choosers") Just my humble opinion.
All thoughtful points, for sure. Thank you. It is about choice.
Please don't think I am hurling the stupid word about as Hillary did with "deplorables". She was right, of course, but the stupidity for me has a much broader meaning and context.
I know CEO types who have made millions because they were smart enough to work the system to the top. One would have to be audacious to call someone that super successful "stupid" for continuing to support Republicans. But I will. It's stupid to endorse someone who has wasted years of our precious planets limited time - all for tax policies. It's stupid to support someone who is a crook and abuser of women for President and at the same time try to hold the children you are attempting to raise to a high moral standard.
We can respectfully debate semantics and the application of words. But IMHO, many of the biggest names in our high tech world who have billions are acting like stupid people. And yes, it is a conscious choice on their part. Which means it's even more egregious. Their values are with power and the power is derived from smart creativity (and some good luck and timing). But trust me, that doesn't make them happy or any less stupid as humans.
So for me, stupidity is not a measure of IQ, it's about common sense and being able to make decisions that are wise for the human species and the planet.
On a personal level, I confess my own stupidity. I was stupid about marriage for many years. Then before I was too old to enjoy wedded bliss, I finally chose the right person. I selected someone who did more than make my heart go thumpity thump. (She did). But she is also loaded with wonderful values. She is a wife and role model. Now that I am so smart about love, I can search my being for some other stupid part. I am sure there several other stupid pieces to find...
Stupid? One who rises to the position of CEO is most likely very knowledgeable about the business being run! However, today’s form of capitalism is canabalised by the raw pursuit of unadulterated GREED!
Well, "stupid is as stupid does," of course. People can be stupid morally and ethically, yet be intelligent in other ways. Knowledge of how to run a business is not an indicator of intelligence. Look at Trump as a good example - every business he's ever started ended up crashing and burning. Trump is indeed no genius - this is the guy who thinks windmills cause cancer and complains that he has to flush 15 times after he shits. But he knows how to manipulate people, how to get them to believe his crap if they're predisposed to do so.
Capitalism has always been about greed. The expression "dog eat dog" has been around since day one. It has always been what it is.
He had to flush so much because he was probably stuffing documents in the toilet.