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Yeah, if you want to change the definition of the word to suit whatever meaning you intended the insult to have, sure.

• sjg007 10y ago
  Not meant as an insult to anyone... it's just the definition of hypocrisy. If you espouse some belief but act otherwise (e.g. want to eliminate social benefits but then claim them because it is rational or because of the system).. then you are a hypocrite.
  • aaron695 10y ago
    No it's not at all. If you believe drugs should be legalised but you won't sell them in public are you a hypocrite? You can want system change and also work within it as it exists.
    • sjg007 10y ago
      Your example doesn't make sense. If you believe drugs should be illegal but you use them then you would be a hypocrite. If you believe drugs should be legal and you sell them (in private or public) or even use them then you are not being hypocritical. If you sell then privately but not publically you're not being hypocritical either.