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Bart Bounds's avatar

Well said. A bit wordy but excellent observation that people need to hear.

Where I live (Yukon) there are bountiful social supports. Anyone begging is 99.9% going for alcohol/drugs.

I give rarely and only if they make an effort (such as performing) or can make me smile.

Btw, you seem like a fun person.

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Bart Bounds's avatar

Yes, I find taking gov $ degrading.

Shine on!

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Andrea Gerák's avatar

Thank you Bart - yeah, once I start writing... :DD

I don't know how is the social support situation here in Hungary - when I lived in Sweden and couldn't find a job after my divorce, my friends talked me into asking for benefits. I did go to the office and got some money for 3 months I think, but I felt like a beggar, taking money and not giving anything for it. Then I was the one who said thanks but I don't want it anymore.

Yes, people who meet me say I am a fun sunshine :D

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Gary’S's avatar

There’s a tetrad of dark personality traits: everyday sadism, Machiavellianism (characterized by the ends justify the means [for example]), malignant narcissism, psychopathy. These dark personality traits are found in every layer of society.

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