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> remember that they probably do have their assessment of your own best interests in mind. Think of them as an overprotective parent, not as an enemy. Tell thi
by nprz 6y ago
> remember that they probably do have their assessment of your own best interests in mind. Think of them as an overprotective parent, not as an enemy.
Tell this to thousands of Americans who lost their jobs from international trade agreements. Sorry we had to take away your ability to earn an income and then lie about why we did it. We actually had your best interests in mind.
- jaywalk 6y ago"We need to put you in poverty to please China, but you wouldn't understand the nuance of this so we're just going to lie instead."
- nitrogen 6y ago> Think of them as an overprotective parent, not as an enemy. You often hear the phrase "nanny state" used by the middle of the US against the coasts, so someone using this parental phrasing as if it's a good thing surprises me. This is exactly the type of patronizing that reinforces that nanny-state impression and destroys trust in expertise.