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> Why is it “pathological”? Are there any observable negative effects? Yes: decreased happiness, productivity, and mental health. > Nobody is saying “don't th
by adwn 11y ago
> Why is it “pathological”? Are there any observable negative effects?
Yes: decreased happiness, productivity, and mental health.
> Nobody is saying “don't think about anything else” or “stop being productive”.
That's not how long-term grudges work in the real world.
> No free nation can have an unpopular leader for a long time. In the long run, the actions of a free nation, good or bad, can be entirely attributed to its people. [...] Nationhood is as concrete as is your mother tongue and culture.
Thas is a very, very, simplified opinion about complex matters. People with strong, oversimplified opinions about complex matters are dangerous to the rest of society. Please don't vote.
- catnaroek 11y ago> That's not how long-term grudges work in the real world. I can hold a grudge against you and still do business with you, simply because it's so damn profitable. That doesn't mean I'll hate you any less. > Thas is a very, very, simplified opinion about complex matters. If you want to attack my argument, give concrete evidence of its falsehood. That is, give me an example of a free nation where an unpopular leader managed to hold power indefinitely. Just saying “there is more nuance to it, and you're too dumb to grasp it” is counterproductive. > Please don't vote. I have no choice. Where I live, it's compulsory. (Don't worry, what my country does has basically no consequences on world affairs.)