TricksterWolf

TricksterWolf t1_j3cuq2e wrote

say you don't understand the causes of poverty without saying you don't understand the causes of poverty

seriously I've done work in the projects with indigent families and every single one was doing everything they could to move up in the world for their children

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TricksterWolf t1_j3cu7tn wrote

This wasn't amusing, interesting, or useful the last time you posted this exact comment, and yet again, no reader here believes you're laughing as you type.

"lol" and laughing-while-crying emojis are universally used to project happiness and confidence when the exact opposite is true. You can't stop yourself from doing it because the main reason you engage in conversation is not to learn anything, but to convince yourself of your own superiority--which indicates low self-esteem as well as a set of beliefs that have been formed solely from sources that never challenge your viewpoint.

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TricksterWolf t1_j3csbod wrote

"lol"

I don't believe you. Starting every message with "lol" suggests you're trying to convince yourself you're "winning" a discussion by projecting false confidence, even though you have provided no reliable sources, offered no cogent arguments, and in general have contributed nothing of value to the argument. This is remarkably common behavior for writers who think they sound smarter by tacking on a transparently fake "lol" or laughing-while-crying emoji. It really makes you look weak-minded so it'd be to your benefit to drop it.

It'd be even better if you self-censored and waited until you had something meaningful to contribute before replying.

(no need to thank me, just doing Thorax's work)

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TricksterWolf t1_iuu7fzz wrote

Once again, I never said anything of the kind. Warren Buffett, for one, earned his wealth by working hard and being a financial genius, though even he admits it was only possible because he had access to privileges most people didn't.

Try listening instead of imagining a fictional opponent you can "win" against. People aren't the stereotypes you make us out to be.

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