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Don't get me wrong, I greatly appreciate the fact that you're at least putting effort into sincerely arguing your points. It's an argument I've enjoyed having. It's just that your points are wrong and your reasons for thinking they're right are stupid.

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The smug "virtue" of the Ethical Shopper

Started by Cain, March 21, 2010, 10:39:06 PM

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Elder Iptuous

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March 23, 2010, 03:23:06 PM
Cain,
i'm curious what makes you suspect this sort of thought process is a new thing?

it strikes me as a basic aspect of human nature...

Jasper

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March 23, 2010, 05:18:45 PM
Quote from: Cain on March 23, 2010, 10:59:17 AM
I predict you will feel unappreciated and that most people around you are dicks.

Funny how you used the future tense, there. :lol:  You're probably right though, being too good usually makes me feel uncomfortably superior to everyone else.

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March 27, 2010, 09:28:25 AM
Quote from: Iptuous on March 23, 2010, 03:23:06 PM
Cain,
i'm curious what makes you suspect this sort of thought process is a new thing?

it strikes me as a basic aspect of human nature...

Well, self-justification is.  Curious how one would aim to only just break even, morally.
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