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RestoreAmerica2020

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19. Came across the 5 Basic Laws of Human Stupidity by Carlos Cipolla
Thu Oct 28, 2021, 02:28 AM
Oct 2021

Last edited Thu Oct 28, 2021, 03:13 AM - Edit history (3)

..Cipolla states we underestimate the number of stupid people in the world. He goes to sort people into 4 groups: Helpless, Intelligent, Stupid, Bandits-- goes on to conclude that the most dangerous group is the stupid group bc they will do something without gains to themselves. (Reminded me of those who participated in insurrection on Jan 6, or those not supporting bills that will help them; or nonvaxers, covid19 deniers that are literally killing themselves. People whom are willing to fall on their swords for odious-traitor#45, man who doesn't give a #$## about them. After reading a few articles on topic, listening to lectures on said--it is clear that we are on a very dangerous path. Animated nous video @link.


https://www.google.com/search?q=basic+laws+of+human+stupidity+video&oq=basic+laws+of+human+stupidity+video&aqs=chrome..69i57.10492j0j9&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#

tRump for Idiots [View all] MoonRiver Oct 2021 OP
Hell, what do they care? Omnipresent Oct 2021 #1
Yep! OldBaldy1701E Oct 2021 #4
I had to break with my beloved Mother StClone Oct 2021 #10
I am sorry about that, StClone OldBaldy1701E Oct 2021 #13
that's interesting NJCher Oct 2021 #14
I am super curious because I'm dealing with this with a colleague mahina Oct 2021 #20
My brother is a Trumper. Richard58 Oct 2021 #16
Maybe they are sado-masochists. BigmanPigman Oct 2021 #15
Said a mouthful samplegirl Oct 2021 #2
The man knows of what he speaks. AJT Oct 2021 #3
brief and to the point Mr. Steve Oct 2021 #5
As long as.... Aviation Pro Oct 2021 #6
The "trickle downers" finally found someone to actually piss on them... Wounded Bear Oct 2021 #7
Yep. But Trump was only a symptom of the GOP power strategy. PatrickforB Oct 2021 #8
Cult mentality is a bitch. secondwind Oct 2021 #9
tRump for idiots??? diverdownjt Oct 2021 #11
TFG supporters are idiots LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2021 #12
"Trump for Idiots"? soldierant Oct 2021 #17
The thread title is definitely redundant AdamGG Oct 2021 #18
Came across the 5 Basic Laws of Human Stupidity by Carlos Cipolla RestoreAmerica2020 Oct 2021 #19
We are not a shit hole country. leftyladyfrommo Oct 2021 #21
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