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Originally Posted by Ch'i
The problem with Bush is that he choses to holdfast to his convictions even if its the wrong thing to do. Having courage and conviction in doing whatever it is you wish to accomplish, despite the fact that it has been made abundantly clear it is harmful and futile, is not courage; its stubborness.
In his case, its better not to know.
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Thank you, Ch'i. You said exactly what I wanted to say, but was feeling too happy to put into words, lol.
Truthiness abounding.
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Most people go through life dreading they'll have a traumatic experience. Freaks were born with their trauma. They've already passed their test in life. They're aristocrats. - Diane Arbus
PESSIMISM, n. A philosophy forced upon the convictions of the observer by the disheartening prevalence of the optimist with his scarecrow hope and his unsightly smile. - Ambrose Bierce
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