Sally Strange on Nostr: "Never ascribe to malice that which can be explained by stupidity" That's a fine rule ...
"Never ascribe to malice that which can be explained by stupidity"
That's a fine rule for interpersonal relationships. It's better to offer to teach your spouse or kid or coworker how to do the thing than it is to berate them for not knowing how to do it.
It's a SHITTY FUCKING RULE to follow when it comes to strangers. Especially politicians, but even just ordinary regular people strangers. Follow that rule when picking up the telephone, for example, and you'll quickly find yourself getting scammed. Following that rule when interpreting the actions of CEOs and politicians? You're giving them endless passes for bad behavior. Stop it! Malicious people exist! Especially among the ranks of the powerful!
That's a fine rule for interpersonal relationships. It's better to offer to teach your spouse or kid or coworker how to do the thing than it is to berate them for not knowing how to do it.
It's a SHITTY FUCKING RULE to follow when it comes to strangers. Especially politicians, but even just ordinary regular people strangers. Follow that rule when picking up the telephone, for example, and you'll quickly find yourself getting scammed. Following that rule when interpreting the actions of CEOs and politicians? You're giving them endless passes for bad behavior. Stop it! Malicious people exist! Especially among the ranks of the powerful!