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>IMHO one of the greatest, and most misguided straw men we have as a society is the boogeyman that is the lazy, stupid citizen. It's a leftover from puritan/ca
by Herring 17y ago
>IMHO one of the greatest, and most misguided straw men we have as a society is the boogeyman that is the lazy, stupid citizen.
It's a leftover from puritan/calvinist times. Success was a sign that you have God's approval. You might even be one of God's Elect (ie you basically have a contract assuring salvation).
- replicatorblog 17y agoThat is a bit of an oversimplification. There are many living embodiments of people who failed not for lack of God's grace, but rather self destructive behaviors, poor life decisions, and lack of motivation. Others see this and make judgments accordingly.