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In reply to the discussion: List your neighbor nightmare. [View all]Locut0s
(6,154 posts)3. Something about small petty amounts of power brings out the worst in people...
Power corrupts absolute power corrupts absolutely, so goes the saying I believe. But in my experience some of the very worst behaviour is exhibited by people with just the smallest bit of power over others.
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In my case, I think where they derive their power is due to their connection to the city.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2013
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I already have one. He and his wife only communicate by screaming - and that includes the kids.
EdwardSmith74
Jul 2013
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