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To: ShadowAce

No matter how smart you are, you will do stupid stuff.

“Sanity” is a spectrum. I know many well behaved, rational folks who believe in crazy things.

“Lazy” sometimes is “How can I do this the most efficient way?” A great engineer is lazy if he makes a complicated part simple. But it is also a trap. When conservatives ask “Why don’t you save for the future?” we fail to realize most people are incapable (yes, incapable) of doing that. I have noticed many who will saying that saving and self denial are a form of stealing. “I want that new car, but can’t afford it now. If I save, I will be able to but that means I will not have it NOW!”

You can learn from everyone. Dad taught me that. For instance, if I ask the garbage man about what he is picking up from peoples houses, he will have a better idea than an economist who never ventures outside.


16 posted on 11/09/2021 12:18:09 PM PST by redgolum (If this is civilization, I will be the barbarian. )
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To: redgolum

I fully agree that Sanity is a spectrum, and it can also be episodic/contextual, at lease somewhat.

Problem is that in the current context of Biden and his handlers and/or minions running everything, many more of us on the conservative side are flirting with losing our sanity.

JMHO


24 posted on 11/09/2021 2:24:14 PM PST by NEMDF
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To: redgolum

I fully agree that Sanity is a spectrum, and it can also be episodic/contextual, at lease somewhat.

Problem is that in the current context of Biden and his handlers and/or minions running everything, many more of us on the conservative side are flirting with losing our sanity.

JMHO


25 posted on 11/09/2021 2:24:20 PM PST by NEMDF
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